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Lyrics for The One Love Movement on Bantu Biko Street Album | Simphiwe Dana
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For The Beautyful Ones. Lyrics for The One Love Movement on Bantu Biko Street Album. Posted by Simphiwe Dana. December 10, 2013. A people without a positive history are like a vehicle without an engine. Their emotions can not be easily controlled and channelled in a recognizable direction. They always live in the shadow of a more successful society. Ndosiphatha xa ndihamb’ eBantu Biko Street. Kudala ndiw’ gangatha kuphil’ akuthengwa). Asinakuyazi, hayi isimanga. Xa ubon’ abantu bakho. This is where the b...
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I wanted to tell Madiba I missed that place | Simphiwe Dana
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For The Beautyful Ones. I wanted to tell Madiba I missed that place. Posted by Simphiwe Dana. December 16, 2013. I’ve got nothing, but then I got something. Unlike Moses, I made it to the promised land. Never thought it possible. To be free to be me. I had this scrapbook where I would scribble my melodies. The melody was there, the expression was there, but the words would not come. I sang the song for him. I’ve got nothing, but then I got something. Unlike Moses, I made it to the promised land. The day ...
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November | 2014 | Simphiwe Dana
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For The Beautyful Ones. And You Are Love. Posted by Simphiwe Dana. November 14, 2014. Who needs words Who needs touch Who needs sense When souls converse in silence A language as ancient as the creator Before time was born And we were there Creating patterns in silence Paths to give birth to timelines they would follow The only way to come back to you To us To the truth … Continue reading →. There was an error retrieving images from Instagram. An attempt will be remade in a few minutes.
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October | 2014 | Simphiwe Dana
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For The Beautyful Ones. My Light – lyrics. Posted by Simphiwe Dana. October 26, 2014. On the dark side of the moon Yeah Is where I felt I reside Till the day I met you I was cold Frozen inside When the whole world had turned on me And others couldn’t decide You’re the smile in my tears You are The smile in my tears You’re my light You’re my … Continue reading →. There was an error retrieving images from Instagram. An attempt will be remade in a few minutes. Follow “Simphiwe Dana”. Join 217 other followers.
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How To Get Out Of Life Alive | Simphiwe Dana
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For The Beautyful Ones. How To Get Out Of Life Alive. Posted by Simphiwe Dana. August 2, 2012. I want to tell you how I really feel. Firstly, know that I love you, for your beauty and your ugliness. You’re the manifestation of the divine within all of us. I love you for your bravery. To dare to live. The world is scary. Our fears are not imagined. And how our fears twist and turn us! Aren’t we blessed with the understanding that surpasses all comprehension? When did this unraveling start? You are the mac...
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The Lonmin Massacre of 16 August 2012 | Simphiwe Dana
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For The Beautyful Ones. The Lonmin Massacre of 16 August 2012. Posted by Simphiwe Dana. August 26, 2012. Except for their colourfully draped bodies sprawled in the lingering dust. Silver and red shacks and a mournful sky witness – not only to their death but to their living. Blood dripping and nourishing the parched earth. Pangas laid down in reverence to the occasion, glistening with the blood of betrayed forgiveness, hopes and dreams. The police brotha turned with an apologetic smile to the camera.
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The Big Disconnect – The South African Semantic | Simphiwe Dana
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For The Beautyful Ones. The Big Disconnect – The South African Semantic. Posted by Simphiwe Dana. August 28, 2013. Just as much as leaders must own up for their actions, so must the public, we are not absolved of patriotism just because we have appointed leaders. We do not sit aside, heckle leaders as they destroy our country and say look at what they are doing! Could it be that our collective ego surpasses our awareness of our surroundings? What if our voices matter? Article first published in Sowetan, ...
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Of Podiums, Dignity, and The Human Condition | Simphiwe Dana
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For The Beautyful Ones. Of Podiums, Dignity, and The Human Condition. Posted by Simphiwe Dana. September 12, 2013. Article first published in Sowetan, 11 September, 2013. Musician, Writer, Activist, Mom. View all posts by Simphiwe Dana ». The Big Disconnect – The South African Semantic. Fixing Education ». Leave a Reply Cancel reply. Enter your comment here. Fill in your details below or click an icon to log in:. Address never made public). You are commenting using your Twitter account. ( Log Out.
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The bass is king | Simphiwe Dana
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For The Beautyful Ones. The bass is king. Posted by Simphiwe Dana. October 23, 2012. The bass is king. Holding a delicate balance between melody and rhythm. That’s the beat! The bass is the beat. Strings tugging at your heart’s wilderness. 8230;, it asks. In the middle of this here hurricane. Lies a beautyful black pearl. In here is the thread that will swing you right. Papa Bass has everything. Tell me what you need. Comb through my threads and swing right, swing left. 8230;Whatever you want. Enter your...
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Jozi Maboneng | Simphiwe Dana
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For The Beautyful Ones. Posted by Simphiwe Dana. October 24, 2012. This place fits so well with music. My melody glides over the days of our lives. Your life is music….a symphony. I know, I know. Everything is music here. There’s a music to our lives. That holds us in its grasp. And once it has a hold on us. It will never let us go. Nor must it…. But I have to go. This place takes as much as it gives. Find me in the music. 8211; Jozi Maboneng. Musician, Writer, Activist, Mom. The bass is king. You are co...
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