Back of the Moon
Discover Freedom's Rhythm at the Back Of The Moon
Lyrics
Like a ping pong ball down a mountain stream
Describes a carefree and unpredictable journey, like a ping pong ball in a mountain stream.
Like paper riding in the breeze
Compares the freedom to the lightness of paper riding in the breeze.
Like strolling in the dark blue streets you know
Depicts a relaxed atmosphere while walking in the dark blue streets.
People can feel free as ease
Expresses the idea of people feeling free and at ease.
People being what they please
Highlights the freedom of individuals to be themselves.
People being easy, letting go
Emphasizes people being easy-going and letting go of inhibitions.
Letting go
Reiterates the theme of letting go, possibly suggesting a carefree attitude.
Hey letting go
-Back of the moon buzz
Introduces the "Back Of The Moon buzz" as a recurring motif.
Back Of The Moon buzz
-Top shebeen in Joburg is the Back Of The Moon
Describes the "Back Of The Moon" as a top shebeen (pub) in Joburg, positioning it as the best.
Top of the rest buzz, Moon is the best buzz
-Right in front is the back of the moon
-Though buzz may bell in driving rain
Metaphorically refers to challenges that arise but suggest resilience and optimism when things clear up.
They spring right up when it's clear again
-Don't snap a cry when you're feeling low
-The Back Of The Moon is where the folks let go
Suggests that the Back Of The Moon is a place where people let go of worries.
Back of the moon buzz
Repeats the idea of the "Back Of The Moon buzz" and its prominence.
Back Of The Moon buzz
-Right in front is the back of the moon
-Back of the moon buzz
Further emphasizes the location of the Back Of The Moon behind shanties, built for the black community.
Back Of The Moon buzz
-Right behind the shanties is the Back Of The Moon
-Behind all the shacks buzz
-They built for the blacks buzz
-Right behind is the Back Of The Moon
-Though the floors start shaking when the place gets packed
Describes the lively atmosphere of the Back Of The Moon, where even chaos is part of the enjoyment.
Chairs are breaking and the glasses cracked
-The night is in front, the day's left behind
-The Back Of The Moon is where the folks unwind
-Back of the moon buzz
Reiterates the significance of the Back Of The Moon's location behind the shacks.
Back Of The Moon buzz
-Behind the shacks is the Back Of The Moon
-Come on Lucky, let's go!
Introduces the character Lucky and suggests an invitation to visit the Back Of The Moon.
Back of the moon buzz
Continues to celebrate the Back Of The Moon as a top shebeen, a place to unwind after work.
Back Of The Moon buzz
-Top shebeen in Joburg is the Back Of The Moon
-The end of the day buzz
-Up with your pay buzz
-Spend it at the Back Of The Moon
-Oh the moon shines bright on the Holton Tower (Mama)
Describes a bright moon and a jubilant atmosphere every night, especially when the sun sets.
Every night is a jubilee (Mama, Papa)
-The time is right when the sun's gone down
-The Back Of The Moon is where the man feels free
-Back of the moon buzz
Reiterates the "Back Of The Moon buzz" and its central position.
Back Of The Moon buzz
-Right in front is the Back Of The Moon
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