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Tribute to Johnny Clegg

The Sun went down and it never came up.
A colour blind hero was born.
During tough times.
He went against the tides.
When South Africa was plagued with apartheid.
He saw no difference between black and white.
United the nation with his voice.
And we all knew his songs.
You thought us courage,
Showed us the way.
Without you this world will never be the same
Rea holeboha Wena Morena.
(We thank you O' Lord.)
A true hero of the struggle.
We thank you.

O Siyeza, o siyeza , sizofika webaba noma
(we are coming, we are coming, we will arrive soon)
O siyeza, o siyeza, siyagudle lomhlaba
(we are coming, we are coming, we are moving across this earth)
Siyawela lapheshaya lulezontaba ezimnyama
(we are crossing over those dark mountains)
Lapha sobheka phansi konke ukhulupheka
(where we will lay down our troubles)


In this words your shall live forever
I've written you in my heart and you'll live forever.
Kere falleha Morena Zolou Blanc
(Go now, king Zolou Blanc)
Tshidiseha Africa, nalane ya lefatse e wele.
(Godspeed Africa, a star of the world has fallen)
Lala honna shwalane e wele.
(Rest in me, dawn is upon us)
Robala ka kgotso, empa Seka robala boroko.
(Rest in peace but don't forget us)

We'll forever miss you.
Your death is a stabbing wound to heart
But your legacy will leave on.
Legends never die.
Rest in peace Johnny Clegg.
Written by poetOftragedy
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A true Legend has fallen this is a tribute
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