Lyrics
Well, I remember that time a long time ago
Reflecting on a distant past when David Kramer performed alone.
When David Kramer played a one-man show
Recalling the time when David Kramer had a solo performance.
And everybody talked about his red felt shoes
People discussing David Kramer's distinctive red felt shoes.
Now Dorothy kicked the tambourine
Dorothy taking an action, perhaps metaphorically kicking away obstacles.
Everybody, get back in the yellow submarine
Encouraging everyone to gather in unity, reminiscent of the Beatles' Yellow Submarine era.
Here I stand in my blue suede Veldskoen shoes
Standing proudly in unique blue suede Veldskoen shoes.
'Cos we got the blues
Repetition emphasizing the presence of blues in their experience.
We got the blues
-We got the blues
-We got the blues
-I'd like to Do Be Do back to '85
Expressing a desire to return to the past, specifically 1985.
Paul Simon found a diamond called township jive
Paul Simon discovering a musical gem known as township jive.
And everybody talked about us in the news
Gaining attention in the news for their musical endeavors.
Well The Scarecrow fell down on his knees
The Scarecrow facing challenges, possibly a metaphor for struggles.
Homesick 'n Homeless, ag Daddy pleez
Expressing homesickness and a plea for understanding (ag Daddy pleez).
Chappies and a pair of those bright blue Veldskoen shoes
Having Chappies and donning bright blue Veldskoen shoes in tough times.
'Cos we got the blues
Reiteration of experiencing the blues.
We got the blues
-We got the blues
-We got the blues
-Wamkelekile to the end of this song
Welcoming listeners to the conclusion of the song.
When Johnny Clegg sings, we all sing along
Mentioning Johnny Clegg, known for unifying performances.
Here's our second chance to know the truth
Opportunity for a collective understanding of truth.
Well, The Tin Man played on his blik guitar
The Tin Man playing a blik guitar, invoking Wizard of Oz imagery.
Mbaqanga, like a special star
Mbaqanga, a style of music, being compared to a special star.
There's no place like home in my blue suede Veldskoen shoes
Feeling at home while wearing distinctive blue suede Veldskoen shoes.
'Cos we got the blues
Repetition emphasizing the continued presence of blues.
We got the blues
-We got the blues
-We got the blues
-We got the blues
Reaffirming the enduring experience of having the blues.
We got the blues
-We got the blues
-We got the blues
-We got the blues
Final confirmation of having the blues.
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