1.) Shakhan is an indie acoustic rock act formed in London, UK in 1995. The line up consisted of Davyd Homan and Shoshanah Homan. The founder and mainstay of Shakhan is Davyd Homan who is from New Zealand.
Shakhan released their debut album The System in 2004, a collection of protest songs. This met with some reaction to its lyrical content. In 2005 Shakhan (Davyd Homan) moved to Australia where he chiselled away at recording technique and writing new material. The result of this was a double release in 2011 of The System (remix) a remastered re-release with acoustic versions added of Religion (acoustic) and Silent Screams (acoustic). 3 new songs were added. The album Forgotten Tree a collection of 18 tracks shows the same focus on lyrical tightness and has a mixture of band and acoustic tracks. Shakhan's recent return to his native New Zealand has launched a new phase in his music.
Tracks available for free download:
touch base
I protest about love (remix)
Who can tame the tongue?
shakhan.com
2.) Shakhan is a heavy metal band formed in Wellington, New Zealand in 1996. Performing regularly since 1997, Shakhan have played a slew of gigs ranging from The Smokefree Rockquest (Regional Finalists in 1997), The Battle of the Bands, Eruption 01 and numerous nights around town at Indigo, Valve and The James Cabaret.
Six years in the making, Shakhan released their debut EP 'In The Zone' in November 2002. The lineup: Peter Elliott (drums), Paul McLaren (guitar), Steve Goodfellow (bass), Rhys Williams (rhythm guitar), Martyn Gadd (vocals).
After splitting up in 2005, they reformed with Zaire Kesha of The Red Carpet Murder on vocals and played a few gigs in 2006. Most recently they reformed again in 2010 with Michael Taylor of Wellington band Product on vocals.
Tui
Shakhan Lyrics
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I need to slash through that thicket in my head.
In this life's there's sunshine mixed with rain.
On life's road another hill then plain.
After the storm and thunder she was above I was under.
Too many words spoken too many words said.
Bad weather has formed a cloud around my head.
To this our problem Ha Shem has the key.
Then come words that are gently spoken.
After sweet love that is mixed with motion.
Crane
Too many words spoken too many words said.
Ha Shem's timing perfect just entered my troubled head.
He can meet your lovely dry land with rain.
He has the real power release the crane.
You are my flower I will pollinate.
The child will arrive never early or late.
The lyrics of Shakhan's song Tui revolves around the theme of the abundance of words that are spoken but never really making any sense or bringing any clarity to the situation. The first two lines of the song express the need to cut through the confusion and tangled web in one's head. The singer acknowledges that life has its ups and downs, but after every storm, the sun always shines again. The next two lines about being under while someone else is above after a thunderstorm could be interpreted as a metaphor for being in a difficult situation while someone else seems to be thriving.
The second verse talks about how bad weather has formed a cloud around the singer's head. However, they find solace in the cleft of a rock where there is shelter for them and their "Tui." "Ha Shem" is a reference to God, and the lyrics suggest that God holds the key to their problems. The third line mentions "sweet love," which could refer to a romantic partner, and the release of a crane could be another metaphor for finding freedom from a difficult situation.
The third verse starts with the line "Ha Shem's timing perfect just entered my troubled head," suggesting that the singer is gaining clarity and peace of mind through their faith. The next two lines suggest that God has the power to restore and renew, much like how rain can bring life to a dry land. The final two lines about pollinating a flower and the child arriving just when they're supposed to could be interpreted as a metaphor for new beginnings and the hope that comes with it.
Overall, Tui is a song about finding peace and clarity amidst the chaos of life through faith and love. It encourages listeners to trust in a higher power and to have hope for a better future.
Line by Line Meaning
Too many words spoken too many words said.
There have been too many words spoken and said, causing confusion and chaos in my mind.
I need to slash through that thicket in my head.
I need to clear my mind of all the unnecessary thoughts and focus on what really matters.
In this life's there's sunshine mixed with rain.
Life is a mix of good and bad times.
On life's road another hill then plain.
Life is a journey filled with ups and downs.
After the storm and thunder she was above I was under.
After a difficult time, she came out on top while I was left struggling.
In the cleft of the rock there's shelter my Tui.
There is safety and protection in a place of refuge.
To this our problem Ha Shem has the key.
God has the solution to our problems.
Then come words that are gently spoken.
Words spoken softly can be comforting and healing.
After sweet love that is mixed with motion.
After experiencing love and passion, there is a sense of satisfaction and fulfillment.
Ha Shem's timing perfect just entered my troubled head.
God's timing is perfect and has entered my troubled mind.
He can meet your lovely dry land with rain.
God can bring abundance and blessings to areas of our lives that are lacking.
He has the real power release the crane.
God has the power to bring about change and transformation.
You are my flower I will pollinate.
You are special to me and I will invest in your growth and success.
The child will arrive never early or late.
Things in life happen at the right time and cannot be rushed or delayed.
Contributed by Violet N. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Paul Obrien
Just watched the full documentary . It is simply amazing
unguent
everyone should lay down and look up at Tanemahuta!