1) Zuba is an internat… Read Full Bio ↴There is more than one artist with this name:
1) Zuba is an international collective producing a heady upbeat crossover mix of West African folk, Latin rhythms, contrapuntal guitars and melodic vocals. Zuba wrote and rehearsed Allez! in the basement of a disused sandwich factory in the centre of Glasgow in the long, wet summer of 2004. The following recording sessions ran through to November. The main idea of recording these songs was to define, refine and capture Zuba’s existing live sound – a sound borne of a fusion of different cultures but not defined by them. Zuba’s Bassa Beat is global cosmopolitanism almost by accident of birth. The band members were friends, who just happened to be musicians from different parts of the world , before they were a band.
Take a lead singer of Liberian griot lineage with a throat full of reggae and gospel, a Hebridean guitarist with a background in folk fingerpicking and 60s psychedelia, a Parisian percussionist who had travelled and drummed extensively in the world’s Latin quarters, an Aberdonian bassist with a fixation on finding the groove that would link Peter Gabriel’s world fusion and The Who, a Paisley-born jazz-inflected drummer who studied in Berklee, Boston, a Ugandan singer with a soul voice and an obsession with melancholic 70s singer-songwriters, and a Ghanaian dancer with one foot in the R’nB bag and the other dragging it away to African Gospel harmony choir recitals… stick them together in the back of a transit van for six years or so, lock them in a sandwich factory for a while and then entomb them in a smoke-filled recording studio and you have this album.
2) A 90's jam band out of Boulder which has disbanded. Their song "Speed Queen" was featured on the soundtrack of the 1998 American comedy film "There's Something About Mary".
Move
Zuba Lyrics
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Your blood flows, as thick as mine
Its so sad, the way we do the things we do
Makes me mad, knowing the things I done to you
Time and temptation, can really run you down
And all these frustrations, pushing me underground
So if I mind my heart in your presence, will I be free
[Chorus]
It drives me crazy cause you've got too much to ignore
And I can't see myself on the outside looking in
We've all got troubles yes I know
But if we struggle we can grow
Find myself in your eyes standing in the glow
Standing in your shadow, or lying in the shade of your arms
Masking my expression, another way to not be harmed
Yesterday is fallen, today's on another line
You're running in circles, and I am out of time
[Chorus]
The lyrics of Zuba's song "Move" convey a message of struggle, growth, and the way life can sometimes push us down. The first verse invites the listener to move and search for something deeper, with the metaphorical comparison of blood flowing thick as a bond. The second line expresses sadness at the way we sometimes treat each other, fueling anger over past mistakes.
The second verse touches on the impact of time and temptation, leading to frustration and the feeling of being underground. The singer questions whether following someone else's lead could lead them to freedom and giving themselves up entirely to another. The chorus speaks of the intensity of the situation, with too much at stake to ignore, and a fear of being on the outside looking in. The acknowledgment of everyone's struggles is highlighted, with the possibility of growth through the struggle. The bridge speaks to being wrapped up in someone else, either in their shadow or under their protection, with another method to protect oneself.
Overall, the lyrics suggest a longing for something more, a desire to move beyond pain and mistakes, and a search for growth and understanding.
Line by Line Meaning
Move, and you will find
Taking action is key in discovering yourself.
Your blood flows, as thick as mine
We are all human and face similar struggles.
Its so sad, the way we do the things we do
Our actions can often lead to negativity and regret.
Makes me mad, knowing the things I done to you
Reflecting on past actions can inspire feelings of anger and guilt.
Time and temptation, can really run you down
Life's challenges can wear us down physically and emotionally.
And all these frustrations, pushing me underground
Feeling overwhelmed and frustrated can lead to a desire to escape.
So if I mind my heart in your presence, will I be free
Opening up and being vulnerable can lead to emotional freedom.
And if I do the things you say, will you take all of me
Trusting and following someone can lead to a deeper connection and understanding.
It drives me crazy cause you've got too much to ignore
Ignoring someone's positive attributes can lead to intense frustration.
And I can't see myself on the outside looking in
Feeling disconnected from others can be isolating.
We've all got troubles yes I know
Everyone faces challenges in life.
But if we struggle we can grow
Challenges can lead to personal growth and development.
Find myself in your eyes standing in the glow
Connection with someone can bring light and happiness into life.
Standing in your shadow, or lying in the shade of your arms
Being close to someone can create feelings of comfort and protection.
Masking my expression, another way to not be harmed
Suppressing emotions can be a defense mechanism to avoid pain.
Yesterday is fallen, today's on another line
Focusing on the present and moving forward is important for personal growth.
You're running in circles, and I am out of time
Watching someone repeat negative patterns can be exhausting and frustrating.
Lyrics © Capitol CMG Publishing
Written by: DENZIL BEST
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