John W.H. Leyden, Alan Ari Lazar, Claire M. Johnston, and Kevin Botha.
The lyrics depict an "obsession" that persists regardless of distance or pride, with the recurring refrain that the loved one will always be "sweet moments away from these arms".
The song explores the emotional tension of a complicated relationship, focusing on the difficulty of leaving despite the "pain of indifference". Mango Groove - Moments Away (Official Music Video)
While a love song, the band's work during this era often carried underlying messages of hope and unity during South Africa's transition to democracy .
Watch the official music video for this classic South African hit below: Mango Groove - Moments Away (Official Music Video) Gallo Music YouTube• Aug 5, 2020 John W
is one of the most successful love songs by the legendary South African Afropop group Mango Groove , featured on their 1990 multi-platinum second album, Hometalk . Led by the distinct vocals of Claire Johnston, the track is renowned for its unique "metallic" piano timbre—achieved by Alan Lazar attaching thumbtacks to the piano hammers to emulate the sound of Abdullah Ibrahim's "Mannenberg" and traditional marabi music. Song & Production Profile Release Date: October 15, 1990.
Afropop fusion, blending pop with traditional South African kwela and marabi influences. Lyrics & Meaning The lyrics depict an "obsession" that persists regardless
The music video for "Moments Away" is one of four produced for the Hometalk album's singles. Moments Away