The history of the struggles of the South African has been filled with stories of violence and oppression from the defunct apartheid system. “Well I heard that things have changed and your policies are new” These particular lyrics in this song reflect the new charge of liberty. This is my story and desire to get away from all the hustle and bustle on my side of the water and travel to South Africa to rejoice in this new found freedom with my brothers and sisters. I also pay homage to the late great Diva Brenda Fassie whose music had no geographical boundaries, as well as the pioneers of freedom in South Africa Nelson Mandela and Steven Biko.
Lyrics
Well I’m tired of all this traffic
Watching T.V. is such a bore
Dodging people with no manners
Who just show up at my door
All these crazy emails
From folks that I don’t know
Had enough of it
I’m packing
Know exactly where I’ll go
South Africa
South Africa
Land where your people now are free
Well I heard that things have changes
And your policies are new
Brenda Fassie....girl I miss you
Cause your music rang so true
Nelson Mandela you’re a hero
All around the globe
Freedom’s a reality
You gave your people hope
(You gave them hope)
South Africa
South Africa
Land where your people now are free
Read of your struggles
I sympathized
Now I want to see you
Through my own eyes
Music
Stephen Biko
We won’t forget you
Hmm hmm hmm hmm
You gave the final sacrifice
You gave yourself
Hmm hmm hmm hmm
South Africa..
South Africa..
South Africa
