Shu Zulu Za (Live) Poi Dog Pondering

"Shu Zulu Za" by Poi Dog Pondering, released in 1992, is a #WorldMusic fusion that blends folk, rock, and world rhythms. The lyrics celebrate connection, spirituality, and the joy of community. Its unique instrumentation and vibrant energy create an uplifting atmosphere, reflecting the band's diverse cultural influences and promoting unity.

[Verse 1]
The expulsion of the Garden of Eden
Is the beginning of life as I know it
Pressed from the bright light and into the darkness
Where the diamonds in the rough shine so brightly
Grappling apples and suckling grapes
Savoring their sweetness and dissecting their tastes
Singing songs from the true life scenery, tales told in tongue
Like J.J. Johnson's trombone bursting his lungs
[Chorus]
Hey hey, shu zulu za, pow pow pow!
Hey hey, shu zulu za, pow pow pow!
I'm gonna pass right through you
I just wanna slip inside your skin
(Hey, hey yeah, hey)
[Verse 2]
Cream lined lotion, liquid love light
Flowing over folds of flesh, slippery slow slide
Smooth of stone and the cut of cloth
Oh, smooth of skin, where the silk slid off
Oh, milk like ladles, poured over shoulders
Ponds of light, flowed over boulders
Birds in branches called out like gunfire
And their wings set the sky afire
Oh, black was clouds against the sky
As the mountains disappeared to the night