Exile
Emotional Journey: Hugh Masekela's Exile Chronicles
Lyrics
So many years since we last see each other
Reflecting on a significant passage of time since the last encounter.
Such a long time ago (not so good for lovers)
Expressing that the distant past has not been favorable for lovers.
I was in underground
Indicates being involved in activities beneath the surface, possibly secretive or hidden.
Running away from the blood house
Fleeing from a place associated with violence or conflict, referred to as the "blood house."
I never got a chance to say goodbye
Expressing regret for not having the opportunity to bid farewell.
Running away from the blood house
Reiterating the act of escaping from the aforementioned violent place.
Exilled in Botswana
Mentioning exile in Botswana, indicating a forced relocation to escape persecution.
I was in underground
Repetition of involvement in underground activities.
Running away from uprthird
Running away from a threat or oppressive force referred to as "uprthird."
Freedom was along time coming
Highlighting the prolonged struggle for freedom.
Said aster manyana to all the crying
Using "aster manyana" to signify the end of sorrowful times.
Now we are together again
Celebrating the reunion after a challenging period.
Slavery goodbye
Saying farewell to slavery or oppression.
Exile
Introducing the theme of exile.
Is a trumaurtising horror (exile)
Describing exile as a traumatic and horrifying experience.
A nightmare full of terror (exile)
Portraying exile as a nightmarish situation filled with terror.
A destabilizing drama (exile)
Characterizing exile as a destabilizing and dramatic event.
A suicidal downer (exile)
Depicting exile as a depressing and suicidal experience.
A dehumanizing outrage (exile)
Describing exile as a dehumanizing and outrageous state.
A countous bondage
Referring to exile as a continuous state of bondage or captivity.
Exile exile exile exile
Repetition emphasizing the theme of exile.
Exile exile exile
Continuation of the repetition to underscore the impact and significance of exile.
Is a trumaurtising horror (exile)
Reiteration of exile as a traumatic and horrifying experience.
A nightmare full of terror (exile)
Reaffirming exile as a nightmarish situation filled with terror.
A destabilizing drama (exile)
Reemphasizing exile as a destabilizing and dramatic event.
A suicidal downer (exile)
Repeating the portrayal of exile as a depressing and suicidal experience.
A dehumanizing outrage (exile)
Reiterating the description of exile as a dehumanizing and outrageous state.
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