many in the anti-apartheid movement. His themes include the struggle for freedom, and forgiveness and reconciliation with enemies. Vusi can also be heard performing on Warren Haynes' [Gov't Mule, The Allman Brothers Band] Live at Bonnaroo release during the song "Soulshine", and the Dave Matthews Band song, "Everyday", from the album of the same name as well as a live version of the song with him which appears on the album The Best of What's Around Vol. 1. Vusi was also one of the performers at the Live 8 concerts.
Vusi played a very mellow pre-lunch solo set to an appreciative audience (those capable of functioning at that hour) at the 2004 Falls Festival that was concluded with a superb performance of 'Red Song' in The Big Top, before joining Xavier Rudd on the main Valley Stage to a raptuous reception.
His album The Voice includes the popular track "Weeping", recorded with Josh Groban and Ladysmith Black Mambazo. Vusi joined Mambazo for their October-November UK tour in 2004, and will join them again for their 2007 UK tour, again from October to November 2007 [1].
He and other South African musicians took part in the 2002 documentary Amandla!: A Revolution in Four-Part Harmony where they recalled the days of Apartheid.
In June 2007, Mahlasela spoke of apartheid and performed "Thula Mama" at the TED Conference.
On 7 July 2007 Mahlasela performed at the South African leg of Live Earth.
His most recent album, Guiding Star, as Naledi Ya Tsela (the name under which it is released in South Africa) won him the 2007 SAMA for Best Male Artist.
Discography
When You Come Back 1992
Wisdom of Forgiveness 1994
Silang Mabele 1997
Live at the Bassline 1999
Miyela Afrika 2000
Jungle of Questions (with the Proud Peoples Band) 2000
Soundtrack: Amandla!: A Revolution in Four-Part Harmony 2002
Compilations: The Voice (Vusi Mahlasela album) 2003
Soundtrack: Tsotsi 2005
Naledi Ya Tsela (Guiding Star) 2007
Everytime
Vusi Mahlasela Lyrics
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I close my eyes
And you're there
Standing in a circle of stones
Storm clouds building up in the sky
Ripe fruit splits in the sun
Thunder rolls rainstorm comes
This strange hold you have on me
Everytime I see the red sun fall in an African sky
You're always on my mind, everytime
Spinning me round in time, everytime (Everytime)
Everytime (Everytime)
Everytime I try to picture you
Beneath those cold northern skies
I see you walking by the river Lekwa
Your beauty burns the dusk like fire
Sacred rites from our sun-drunk days
Feel the power coming through
Hear flowing down my shivering limbs
Pulling my mind across the world
Across to you
Everytime I see the red sun fall in an African sky
You're always on my mind, everytime
Spinning me round in time, everytime (Everytime)
As the last light fades away
Darkness brings no comfort for my memories
In dreams I call you name
In dreams I read out and touch you
Oh, you already know
So don't turn away
Or make me explain
How the wind turns to steel
Cold hard and blue
When I'm away from you
ndiyakhumbula
Oh sithandwa sam
Lovey mama
Njalo nje
Njalo nje
Everytime, everytime
Spinning me round in time, everytime (Everytime)
You're always on my mind, everytime
Spinning me round in time, everytime
Everytime (Everytime)
Everytime (Everytime)
Everytime (Everytime)
Everytime
In Vusi Mahlasela's song "Everytime," the lyrics evoke a powerful longing and connection to someone who is always present in the singer's thoughts and dreams. The opening lines describe how this person appears in the singer's dreams, with the imagery of standing in a circle of stones and storm clouds building up in the sky. This sets a mystical and atmospheric tone.
The mention of ripe fruit splitting in the sun and thunder rolling, followed by a rainstorm, signifies the intensity and unpredictable nature of the emotions experienced in the presence of this person. The singer expresses that they can hardly bear the ecstasy, highlighting the strong and captivating hold this person has over them.
There is a recurring motif of the red sun falling in an African sky, which represents a reminder of this person and their constant presence in the singer's mind. Despite being physically apart, the thoughts of this individual spin the singer round in time, suggesting that this connection transcends distance and time. The lyrics also reflect that even when the singer tries to picture this person in a different environment beneath cold northern skies, their thoughts are immediately drawn back to Africa and the memories they shared.
The lyrics take a vulnerable turn as the singer expresses their longing and memories when darkness falls. In dreams, they call out the person's name and try to reach out to them, symbolizing the deep desire for connection and closeness. The mention of the wind turning to steel when they are away from this person signifies the cold and lonely feeling experienced in their absence.
Overall, "Everytime" is a heartfelt song that explores the depth of emotions and longing for a significant person. It portrays the power of memory, dreams, and the lasting impact of a past connection.
Line by Line Meaning
Everytime you're in my dream
Whenever you appear in my dreams
I close my eyes
I shut my eyes
And you're there
And you are present
Standing in a circle of stones
Surrounded by a formation of stones
Storm clouds building up in the sky
Gathering clouds indicate an approaching storm
Ripe fruit splits in the sun
Mature fruit bursts open under the sunlight
Thunder rolls rainstorm comes
The sound of thunder announces the arrival of a rainstorm
Can hardly bear this ecstasy
I can barely handle this intense happiness
This strange hold you have on me
The mysterious influence you have over me
Everytime I see the red sun fall in an African sky
Whenever I witness the setting of the red sun in an African sky
You're always on my mind, everytime
You are constantly on my thoughts, every time
Spinning me round in time, everytime (Everytime)
Making me feel as if time is spinning, every time
Everytime I try to picture you
Whenever I attempt to imagine you
Beneath those cold northern skies
Underneath the chilly skies of the north
I see you walking by the river Lekwa
I envision you strolling beside the Lekwa river
Your beauty burns the dusk like fire
Your beauty illuminates the evening twilight with intensity
Sacred rites from our sun-drunk days
Ceremonies filled with meaning from our days of basking in the sun
Feel the power coming through
Sensing the strength flowing within
Hear flowing down my shivering limbs
Hearing it cascade through my trembling limbs
Pulling my mind across the world
Dragging my thoughts across the globe
Across to you
Reaching out to you
As the last light fades away
When the final gleam vanishes
Darkness brings no comfort for my memories
The darkness does not offer solace for my recollections
In dreams I call you name
In my dreams, I utter your name
In dreams I read out and touch you
In my dreams, I speak to you and reach out
Oh, you already know
You are already aware
So don't turn away
Therefore, do not look away
Or make me explain
Or force me to clarify
How the wind turns to steel
The transformation of the wind into something rigid and unyielding
Cold hard and blue
Chilled, firm, and indigo
When I'm away from you
When I am separated from you
ndiyakhumbula
I remember
Oh sithandwa sam
Oh my beloved
Lovey mama
My love
Njalo nje
Always
Njalo nje
Always
Everytime, everytime
Every single time
Spinning me round in time, everytime (Everytime)
Causing me to feel as if I am spinning through time, every time
You're always on my mind, everytime
You are perpetually on my thoughts, every time
Spinning me round in time, everytime
Making me feel as if time is spinning, every time
Everytime (Everytime)
Each and every time
Everytime (Everytime)
Every single time
Everytime (Everytime)
Every time without fail
Everytime (Everytime)
Always and continuously
Everytime
Every single time
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: VUSI SYDNEY MAHLASELA, RIAN MALAN
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
klock656
This is one of my all time favorite songs!
de1ce
Tis guy is amazing. Finally the world will get to know Vusi and his wonderful music. Sing sing Africa..............
primecurious
This will be my wedding song! soon as i meet that girl.