Sweet Noise most recently consists of Piotr Glaca Mohamed - vocals, Tomasz Kostek Kościelny - DJ, Vahan Bego - stage design. Past members are Tomasz Magic Osiński - guitar (1991-2007), Henry Tod - bass (2000-2005), Krzysztof Docent Raczkowski - drums (2005), Mikołaj Emef Fajfer - vocals (2002-2003), Tomasz Balbina Maćkowiak - drums (1990-1997), Bartłomiej Fido Czerniachowski - drums (1997-1999), Maciej Ślepy Głuchowski - drums (1999-2001), Tomasz DEM Molka - drums (2002-2003), Karol Toy Skrzyński - drums (2001-2005), Robert Cipis Gasperowicz - guitar (1999-2000), Maciej Żuk Żebrowski - bass (1990-1991, 1997-2000), Maciej Szymański - bass (1991), Tomasz Letki Letkiewicz - bass (1992-1997), Robert Waluś Walczak - guitar (1991), Jan Yach Wróblewski - guitar (1992-1995), Grzegorz Bigozz Bigosiński - guitr (1996-1999), and Jarosław China Łabieniec - guitar (2003).
Discography:
- (1995) Respect
- (1996) Getto
- (1997) Ghetto
- (1998) Koniec Wieku
- (1999) The End Of Century
- (2002) Czas Ludzi Cienia
- (2003) Revolta
- (2003) Revolta/ Czas Ludzi Cienia
- (2007) The Triptic
Official website: www.sweetnoise.org.
Chaos
Sweet Noise Lyrics
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Phaphama (Wake Up)
Asikho isikhathi sokuhlala uhlanye (There's no time to sit around and be mad)
Kuyatshisa Kuyabanda (It's hot, it's cold)
Kuyabanda Kuyatshisa (It's cold, it's hot)
Skhipha iDust, Skhipha indlala (There's dust, there's poverty)
Sweet Noise!
Skhipha Malang AK eLokhshini to Poland
Zukile Aka Malang efela (Zukile the one and only)
Azishe lapho (Burn the Fire)
Azishe Azishe Azishe (Burn burn burn)
Skhipha iDust gcwala (Face the Dust)
G:
Another dawn breaking
I'm all alone
Through this nights and days on my own
I'm a lost soul knocking on your door
Victims of terror and civil war
My brothers and sisters
Living on the run
Hate to see you brake and suck their guns
Life is pain but it's hard to die
Hard to live among the thieves and lies
When the doves cry my beauty is born
Brother step for a while and make it your home
No losers
No better no worse
Down in the gutters I
I know you can
Rise rise refuse and resist
My child of fury
You're the one I miss
Rise rise refuse and resist
My child of fury
You're the one I miss
In your eyes see stars of faith [stars of faith]
Don't give up [Don't give up]
Accept the pain [Accept the pain]
When your freedom dies [freedom dies]
I break down and cry [break down and cry]
When your freedom dies [freedom dies]
It means the end [means the end]
Of our road [road]
Of our road [road]
When your freedom dies [freedom dies]
I break [I break]
Zukile:
Asikho isikhathi sokuhlala uhlanye (There's no time to sit around and be mad)
Kuyatshisa Kuyabanda (It's hot, it's cold)
Kuyabanda Kuyatshisa (It's cold, it's hot)
Skhipha iDust, Skhipha indlala (There's dust, there's poverty)
Skhule kanzima (We grew up hard)
Singo mafunga angajiki (We commit ourselves, we don't give up)
Sulinye mbezi (Wipe off your tears)
Rise rise refuse and resist
My child of fury
You're the one I miss
Rise rise refuse and resist
My child of fury
You're the one I miss
Your cry and fire in your eyes
Respect to the ones that live and try
I swear to God that the fuckers forgot
That you die of hunger in your broken homes
In the lands wiped of the map
I can feel the gap in my broken heart beating
Mama it's dark
So dark and cold now
Where's your promise
Where's your pride and love now
Another dawn breaking
Out in the streets where life ain't faking
No sun for this hungry child
Out in the bloody east
The west, north, south
Bare sticks
Dust and bricks
Politicians playing same dirty tricks
And the crowd got mad and my beauty got shot
Down in the gutter
In the mud and blood
Zukile:
Asikho isikhathi sokuhlala uhlanye (There's no time to sit around and be mad)
Kuyatshisa Kuyabanda (It's hot, it's cold)
Kuyabanda Kuyatshisa (It's cold, it's hot)
Skhipha iDust, Skhipha indlala (There's dust, there's poverty)
Kuyabanda Kuyatshisa (It's cold, it's hot)
Kuyatshisa Kuyabanda (It's hot, it's cold)
Skhipha iDust, Skhipha indlala (There's dust, there's poverty)
G:
Rise rise refuse and resist
My child of fury
You're the one I miss
Rise rise refuse and resist
My child of fury
You're the one I miss
Zukile:
Asikho isikhathi sokuhlala uhlanye There's no time to sit around and be mad
Kuyatshisa Kuyabanda It's hot, it's cold
Kuyabanda Kuyatshisa It's cold, it's hot
Skhipha iDust, Skhipha indlala There's dust, there's poverty
Skhule kanzima We grew up hard
Singo mafunga angajiki We commit ourselves, we don't give up
Sulinye mbezi Wipe off your tears
Shebeleza Skhiphani Shebeleza, what is happening?
Qhawu Qhawuku ujingi The swing is broken
Qhawu Qhawuku ujingi abantwana bedlala The swing has broken while the children are playing
Kuqhuma irhuluwa There's a smell of gunpowder
Umtwana zibekhe kahle Child please take care of yourself
Kuqhuma irhuluwa ilife ngamahla ndenyuka There's a smell of gunpowder, Life is up and down
Kuyabanda Kuyatshisa It's cold, it's hot
Sihlanganisa amathe neNyembezi We mix spit and tears
The lyrics to Sweet Noise's "Chaos" reflect the struggles and hardships faced by people living in poverty, war, and terror. The song emphasizes rising up and resisting in the face of oppression, with the repeated refrain of "rise, refuse, and resist." It also acknowledges the pain and despair that comes with fighting for freedom, with lines like "when your freedom dies, I break down and cry." The verses are divided between two vocalists, G and Zukile, with G's verses focusing on the broken promises of politicians and the violence and poverty that persists despite their promises. Zukile's verses emphasize the need to commit oneself and wipe away tears, while also acknowledging the unrelenting harshness of life.
One interesting fact about "Chaos" is that it was released in Poland during a time of political and economic transformation in the country. The song's themes of poverty, injustice, and resistance resonated with many Poles who were grappling with similar struggles in their own country. Another fact is that the song was featured in the movie "Knockin' On Heaven's Door," a Polish film about two young men on a journey to find enlightenment and peace in the face of societal and personal turmoil. The song also features a mix of different languages, including Zulu, which is spoken in South Africa where Sweet Noise's lead vocalist, T.Love, spent time living and working.
The chords for "Chaos" are not readily available online.
Overall, "Chaos" is a powerful and poignant song that highlights the struggles and perseverance of those living in difficult circumstances. Its message of rising up and resisting, while also acknowledging the pain and despair that comes with fighting for freedom, is universal and timeless.
Line by Line Meaning
Into zomhlaba
Amidst the things that make up life
Phaphama
Wake up and take notice
Asikho isikhathi sokuhlala uhlanye
There's no time to sit around and be angry
Kuyatshisa Kuyabanda
It's hot, it's cold
Kuyabanda Kuyatshisa
It's cold, it's hot
Skhipha iDust, Skhipha indlala
There's dust and poverty
Sweet Noise!
A call to action from the band
Skhipha Malang AK eLokhshini to Poland
Bringing the fight from KwaMashu to Poland
Zukile Aka Malang efela
Zukile, the one and only
Azishe lapho
Burn the fire there
Azishe Azishe Azishe
Burn, burn, burn
Skhipha iDust gcwala
We face the dust
Another dawn breaking
Starting another day
I'm all alone
Feeling isolated
Through this nights and days on my own
Living through difficult times alone
I'm a lost soul knocking on your door
Looking for help and guidance
Victims of terror and civil war
Suffering from the effects of violence and conflict
My brothers and sisters
People in a similar situation
Living on the run
Moving from place to place to stay safe
Hate to see you brake and suck their guns
Dislike seeing people give in to violence
Life is pain but it's hard to die
Life can be difficult, but death is final
Hard to live among the thieves and lies
Difficult to survive in a world of deceit
When the doves cry my beauty is born
In moments of sadness, beauty can be found
Brother step for a while and make it your home
Come and stay with us for some time
No losers
Everyone is worth something
No better no worse
We are all equal
Down in the gutters I
Even in the worst situations
I know you can
We believe in each other
Rise rise refuse and resist
Stand up and reject oppression
My child of fury
Young person full of passion and anger
You're the one I miss
We need you here with us
In your eyes see stars of faith [stars of faith]
We can see hope in your eyes
Don't give up [Don't give up]
Keep fighting
Accept the pain [Accept the pain]
Acknowledge the hardships
When your freedom dies [freedom dies]
When we lose our rights
I break down and cry [break down and cry]
I become overwhelmed with emotions
It means the end [means the end]
The situation is dire
Of our road [road]
Of this journey we are on
I break [I break]
I feel shattered
Skhule kanzima
We grew up in tough conditions
Singo mafunga angajiki
We commit ourselves, we don't give up
Sulinye mbezi
Wipe away your tears
Your cry and fire in your eyes
Your passion and determination is clear
Respect to the ones that live and try
We admire those who keep going, despite the odds
I swear to God that the fuckers forgot
These people have forgotten their values
That you die of hunger in your broken homes
People are starving and living in poor conditions
In the lands wiped of the map
Places erased from history
I can feel the gap in my broken heart beating
My heart aches for those suffering
Mama it's dark
This situation is bleak
So dark and cold now
There is no hope in sight
Where's your promise
Where is the hope we were given
Where's your pride and love now
Where are the values we used to prioritize
Out in the streets where life ain't faking
In the real world, where things are tough
No sun for this hungry child
No hope for a brighter future
Out in the bloody east
Places of conflict
The west, north, south
All over the world
Bare sticks
Nothing left
Politicians playing same dirty tricks
Leaders using the same corrupt tactics
And the crowd got mad and my beauty got shot
People are getting angry and hurt
Down in the gutter
In the worst conditions
In the mud and blood
Suffering and violence surround us
Shebeleza Skhiphani
What is happening, why the chaos
Qhawu Qhawuku ujingi
The swing has broken
The swing has broken while the children are playing
Bad things happen when least expected
Kuqhuma irhuluwa
There's a smell of gunpowder
Umtwana zibekhe kahle
Take care of yourself, child
Kuqhuma irhuluwa ilife ngamahla ndenyuka
There's a smell of gunpowder, life is unpredictable
Sihlanganisa amathe neNyembezi
We come together in grief and sadness
We mix spit and tears
We share our pain with each other
Contributed by Claire M. Suggest a correction in the comments below.