Sankofa
Sankofa Soars: A Melodic Journey to Yesterdays and Tomorrows
Lyrics
Oh Sankofa, high on the Heavens you soar
Expressing admiration and acknowledgment to Sankofa, soaring high in the heavens.
My soul is soon to follow you, back to yesterdays moon
The speaker's soul intends to follow Sankofa, returning to past experiences represented by "yesterday's moon."
will it remember me?
Questioning whether the past, symbolized by the moon, will remember the speaker.
Back to yesterdays sun, It will rekindle me
Returning to the past, specifically to "yesterday's sun," which will rejuvenate and revitalize the speaker.
Rekindle the spirit into tomorrow and high on the wind
The revitalized spirit will extend into the future, carried by the wind.
Sankofa flys again and again
Emphasizing the cyclical nature of the journey, Sankofa continuously flies, representing repeated experiences.
Oh Sankofa, high on the Heavens you soar
Reiteration of admiration for Sankofa's elevated presence in the heavens.
My soul is soon to follow you, back to yesterdays moon
Reiteration of the speaker's intention to follow Sankofa back to the past, symbolized by "yesterday's moon."
will it remember me?
Repeating the question about whether the past will remember the speaker.
Back to yesterdays sun, It will rekindle me
Repeating the idea of returning to the past, particularly "yesterday's sun," for rejuvenation.
Rekindle the spirit into tomorrow and high on the wind
Reiterating the notion that the revitalized spirit will extend into the future, carried by the wind.
Sankofa flys again and again
Emphasizing the recurring nature of Sankofa's flight, symbolizing the cyclicality of experiences.
Oh Sankofa, high on the Heavens you soar
Restating the admiration for Sankofa's elevated position in the heavens.
My soul is soon to follow you, back to yesterdays moon
Restating the speaker's intention to follow Sankofa back to the past, represented by "yesterday's moon."
will it remember me?
Repeating the question about whether the past will remember the speaker.
Back to yesterdays sun, It will rekindle me
Reiterating the idea of returning to the past, specifically "yesterday's sun," for renewal.
Rekindle the spirit into tomorrow and high on the wind
Reiterating that the rejuvenated spirit will extend into the future, carried by the wind.
Sankofa flys again and again
Reemphasizing the cyclicality of Sankofa's flight, representing the repetitive nature of experiences.
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