Drawing from their African heritage and raised in the cultural migrant melting pot of Australia their sound takes influence in equal parts from Fela Kuti, Hugh Masekela and The Daptone Horns as it does from Outkast, Ta-Ku and Hermitude.
Made up of Zimbabwean/Australian twins Vuli and Moody and childhood friend Klue, the trio has developed a reputation for an electric live show, taking them to some of the worlds finest festivals including: Glastonbury Festival (UK), HIFA (Zimbabwe), Bushfire Festival (Swaziland), Azgo Festival (Mozambique), Woodford Folk Festival (Aus), Sydney Festival (Aus), Subsonic Festival (Aus) and they’ve been handpicked to support acts such as Ozomatli and Theivery Corporation on their recent Australian tours.
Inspired by their travels, the trio returned to the studio to craft a new sound they describe as ‘Afro Bounce’, with their newest single ‘Heaps Good (Samuel L Jackson)’ peaking at #2 on the itunes World Music charts, which followed the success of their previous single the ‘The World Is Ours’, which peaked at #1 on Spotify’s Viral chart for the UK and #4 globally.
With a new record due for imminent release and a fresh new live show the future is looking exciting for True Vibenation.
What the Press say:
" Their sound seamlessly blends electronic music with the raw energy of a live band. Their eclectic sound and magnetic stage presence, coupled with a collective inability to stand still at any given moment, created an infectious energy that got the 2,000-strong crowd, as the old stupid cliché goes, to dance like no-one was watching.” Scenestr, Australia
"The enthusiastic Afro-Australian trio prides themselves of on DIY process that enables them to fuse an array of soundscapes inspired by Latin-beats, house music, synths, live instrumentation, and even hip-hop.” Afropunk
“They brought the house down with their moving beats and rhymes blending elements of Afro-beat, dub step, soul and electronic music to create an infectious sound which kept fans on their feet." Parade, Zimbabwe
“Aussie record label Big Village provided some of their finest for the night in the form of True Vibenation. It was my first time seeing these guys after hearing great things and from the moment they began I instantly became a fan.” Chris Singh, The AU Review
The World Is Ours
True Vibenation Lyrics
Jump to: Overall Meaning ↴ Line by Line Meaning ↴
Don't bother at all
My father told me
You got to take it loud
My teacher told me
My heels are big
The traveler told me
What it is to see
Dont bother at all
My father told me
You got to take it loud
My teacher told me
My heels are big
The traveler told me
What it is to see
(Ah oh ah oh boy)
(Ah oh ah oh boy)
(Ah oh ah oh boy)
(Ah oh ah oh boy)
(My fathers eye)
(You got to tell me now)
(What it is to me)
(What it is to see)
My momma told me
I bought an eye
My father told me
You got to take a nap
My teacher told me
My heels are big
The traveler told me
What it is to see
My momma told me
I bought an eye
My father told me
You got to take a nap
My teacher told me
My heels are big
The traveler told me
What it is to see
(What it is to see)
My momma told me
I bought an eye
My father told me
You got to take a nap
My teacher told me
My heels are big
The traveler told me
What it is to see
My momma told me
I bought an eye
My father told me
You got to take a nap
My teacher told me
My heels are big
The traveler told me
What it is to see
The lyrics to True Vibenation's "The World Is Ours" seem to be a mishmash of various advice and perspectives from different people in the singer's life. The first verse has four different people offering their opinions: the singer's mom tells him not to bother at all, while his dad advises him to take it loud. His teacher mentions something about his heels being big (perhaps a metaphor for being bold or confident?), and a traveler tells the singer what it is to see. The repetition of these lines and the group singing of "Ah oh ah oh boy" creates a sort of chant-like quality to the song, emphasizing that the advice is something that has been ingrained in the singer.
The second verse follows another round of advice-givers, with the singer's mom telling him he bought an eye (perhaps a comment on the idea of seeing clearly or having a new perspective), while his dad tells him he needs to take a nap. Again, the teacher has something to say about the singer's heels, and the traveler tells him what it is to see. The song ends with the same repetition of lines and chanting that has been present throughout, driving home the idea that this advice is something the singer has internalized and carries with him.
Overall, the meaning of the song seems to be centered around the idea that we all receive advice and guidance from those around us, and it shapes who we are and how we see the world. It's a reminder to listen to those who have come before us, and to be open to different perspectives and ways of seeing things.
Line by Line Meaning
My momma told me
My mother has given me advice
Don't bother at all
To not worry about anything
My father told me
My father has given me advice
You got to take it loud
To be bold and assertive in life
My teacher told me
My teacher has given me advice
My heels are big
To have confidence and strength
The traveler told me
A person who has been on a journey shared their experience with me
What it is to see
To have gained insight and perspective from one's experiences
Ah oh ah oh boy
An exclamation expressing excitement and enthusiasm
(My fathers eye)
Reference to the wisdom and guidance of one's father
(You got to tell me now)
An urgent demand for information or insight
(What it is to me)
Thoughts and reflections on one's experiences
I bought an eye
To have gained a new perspective or awareness
You got to take a nap
To rest and recharge in order to be able to continue on
(What it is to see)
Reflection on the insights gained from experiences
Contributed by Bailey H. Suggest a correction in the comments below.