Joan Baez - Asimbonanga Lyrics
[Chorus:]
Asimbonanga (we have not seen him)
Asimbonang' umandela thina (we have not seen mandela)
Laph'ekhon (in the place where he is)
Laph'ehleli khona in the place where he is kept)
Oh the sea is cold and the sky is grey
Look across the island into the bay
We are all islands till comes the day
We cross the burning water
[Chorus]
A seagull wings across the sea
Broken silence is what I dream
Who has the words to close the distance
[Chorus]
Steve biko, victoria mxenge
Neil aggett
Asimbonanga
Asimbonang 'umfowethu thina (we have not seen our brother)
Laph'ekhona (in the place where he is)
Laph'wafela khona (in the place where he died)
Hey wena (hey you!)
Hey wena nawe (hey you and you as well)
Siyofika nini la' siyakhona (when will we arrive at our destination)
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Joan Baez Asimbonanga Comments
thank u for this tribute
is this with Ladysmith Black Mambazo in the background? I recognise Joseph Tshabala's voice.
johnny clegg just died
Johnny Clegg. RIP brother. 💕🇦🇺👍
Asimbonanga--------------------(we have not seen him)
Asimbonang' umandela thina-----(we have not seen mandela)
Laph'ekhona--------------------(in the place where he is)
Laph'ehleli khona--------------(in the place where he is kept)
Oh the sea is cold and the sky is grey
Look across the island into the bay
We are all islands till comes the day
We cross the burning water
Asimbonanga--------------------(we have not seen him)
Asimbonang' umandela thina-----(we have not seen mandela)
Laph'ekhona--------------------(in the place where he is)
Laph'ehleli khona--------------(in the place where he is kept)
A seagull wings across the sea
Broken silence is what I dream
Who has the words to close the distance
Between you and me
Steve biko, victoria mxenge
Neil aggett…
I was listen this music first at 1989- or 1990 year. I think this song was done for Nelson Mandela. I love this song.
i love this song.... tonight I was searching for it... had not heard it in over 20 years, did not know the name.... but heard the original, and now Joan baez... nice version... i love her, but the original is always close to my heart...
I agree! I love Joan Baez and it is a pleasant, soft, version. Often 'Westernized' versions lose the passion and earthiness of African music.
Desde niño me atrapó esta preciosa canción, enhorabuena Joan por tu versión y tu toque de sensibilidad.
I was honored and delighted to produce this Grammy nominated gem - thank you for posting
Never heard this song previously,I wonder why!