The first member of the group exists in a spiritual form as The Creator of all. The other three members of the group take a physical form: Buhlebendalo Mda, Luphindo Ngxanga, and Ntsika Fana Ngxanga, who are occasionally also supported by two backing vocalists, Asanda and Tshwarelo.
The Soil claims they are simply channels of the songs that they believe come to them from a sacred place where they just serve as mediums that help carry the message through.
Echoes
The Soil Lyrics
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happy happy happy happy
you make me happy
happy happy happy happy
you make me happy
i could see a place
together as one we can make it
change the worl into a better place whoa...
let's unite
let's make peace
oh let's forgive
and be happy
happy happy happy
you make me feel happy
happy happy happy happy
you make me feel happy
take all the praise and glory
for the love you've shown me
you make me happy
oh thank you for the gift of music
no sapho lwami
you make me happy
oh yes i'm happy and i know it and i really wanna show it
i am happy.) (i am happy)
if you happy and you know it and you really wanna show it
say i am happy (i am happy)
happy happy happy happy
you make me feel happy
happy happy happy happy
you make me feel happy
i've love since your very first smile
each time i leave i wanna hug you for a while
but then you smile and say you'll see me next time
i thank the lord about that you are mine
wena my ABC etshwana le 123
you make this mommy thing seem so easy
you always loving and pretty
i'm proud to say you're my baby
you're my baby
happy happy happy happy
you make me feel happy
happy happy happy happy
you make me feel happy
end...
The Soil's song Echoes is about happiness and the power to spread it to others. The repetitive lyrics of the chorus, "happy happy happy happy, you make me happy," emphasize the idea that happiness comes from connections with others. The song encourages unity, peace, and forgiveness as ways to make the world a better place. The verses are quite personal, with one member speaking about their child and the joy they bring to their life. The song highlights the transformative power of happiness and how it can change the way people see the world and interact with those around them.
The song's message is straightforward and easy to understand, but what sets it apart is the way it's delivered. The Soil is known for their unique blend of South African jazz, hip-hop, and soul music, and this song is a perfect example of their signature sound. The chorus is sung in beautiful harmony while the verses feature spoken-word poetry that blends seamlessly with the music. The percussion is a standout element, with a variety of instruments, including the djembe and marimba, adding to the joyous and uplifting feel of the song.
Line by Line Meaning
happy happy happy happy
Repetition of the word happy emphasizes the level of happiness experienced.
you make me happy
Attributing happiness to someone else emphasizes their importance in the singer's life.
i could see a place
The singer imagines a better world.
where you and i and everyone is happy
Everyone, including the artist and the person they address, experiences happiness in this imaginary world.
together as one we can make it
Unity is necessary to achieve happiness in the world.
change the world into a better place whoa...
The singer wants to change the world to be a better place for everyone, and the repetition of 'whoa' emphasizes the magnitude of this task.
let's unite
The singer calls for unity to achieve happiness.
let's make peace
The artist calls for peace as a necessary condition for happiness.
oh let's forgive
The artist calls for forgiveness to overcome past grievances.
and be happy
Forgiveness leads to happiness for everyone.
you make me feel happy
The person addressed continues to be the source of happiness for the singer.
take all the praise and glory
The artist acknowledges the person addressed for their contribution to their happiness.
for the love you've shown me
The person addressed has shown love to the singer.
oh thank you for the gift of music
The singer is grateful for music, which contributes to their happiness.
no sapho lwami
Unidentified.
oh yes i'm happy and i know it and i really wanna show it
The artist is not only happy but wants to express that happiness.
i am happy.) (i am happy)
Repetition of 'i am happy' emphasizes the artist's happiness.
if you happy and you know it and you really wanna show it
The singer wants to encourage others to express their happiness.
say i am happy (i am happy)
Repetition of 'i am happy' emphasizes the importance of expressing happiness.
i've love since your very first smile
The artist has loved the person addressed since they first smiled.
each time i leave i wanna hug you for a while
The artist wants to hold the person addressed each time they part.
but then you smile and say you'll see me next time
The person addressed's smile reassures the artist that they will see each other again.
i thank the lord about that you are mine
The singer is grateful that the person addressed is theirs.
wena my ABC etshwana le 123
Unidentified.
you make this mommy thing seem so easy
The person addressed makes parenthood look easy to the singer.
you always loving and pretty
The singer admires the person addressed for their loving nature and beauty.
i'm proud to say you're my baby
The singer is proud to have the person addressed as their baby.
end...
The song is over.
Contributed by Lily W. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Carolina
on Unspoken Word
Does somenone knows the lyrics of the song unspoken words ? Can't find anywhere
Chusta
on Streets of Soweto
My fav
Anne N Gitau
on We Are One (Celebrate Humanity)
I took this video and made a lyric video to it (playing above) out of love. But it is rather unfortunate I got a copyright ban from youtube. So I had no option than to remove the audio from the video.
I suggest that you make another lyric video and distribute the link to that video to the many sites that are already using this one. Otherwise, I am in no position to put the audio back.
James Mpinga
on Lakutshon’ Ilanga (Live)
y cnt i downlaod this video clip.