Africa
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Africa is my descent
And here I am far from home
I dwell within a land that is meant
For many men not my tone

The blood of god is my defense
Let it drop down to my seed
Showers to your innocence

To protect you for all eternity
And with this wood I beat this drum
And we won't see defeat

From kings to queens becomes a prince
Knowledge wisdom is
Understanding what we need

Ever since the day you came
My whole world began to change
I knew then to dedicate my life
For your own
Everyday I see you grow
And remember what you already know
I receive the love
That radiates from your glow

From which you came was love
And that's how it all should be
You and my soul are one
Through all the time and history

Thank you, thank you

Overall Meaning

The song "Africa" by K.O.T. is a beautiful expression of the singer's connection to his African heritage and his love for his child. In the first verse, he acknowledges that he is far from home but still feels a strong connection to Africa. He also acknowledges that the land he dwells in may not be traditionally meant for someone of his race.

The second verse continues with the theme of protection and defense. The singer refers to the blood of God as his and his child's defense, and he notes that he will use a wooden drum to beat away any obstacles. From there, the song moves into a celebration of knowledge and wisdom, and the importance of understanding what we need to thrive.

The final verse is a love letter to the singer's child. He notes that his child's mere existence has brought about a profound change in his world, and he dedicates himself to watching his child grow and learn. The song ends with a beautiful reminder that the love that brought the child into the world is a powerful force that connects all of us, regardless of time or history.

Line by Line Meaning

Africa is my descent
My ancestry and cultural roots can be traced back to Africa.

And here I am far from home
Despite my connection to Africa, I am currently living in a place far from my ancestral home.

I dwell within a land that is meant For many men not my tone
I am living in a place that was not necessarily designed or intended for someone like me, but for people who are different from me.

The blood of god is my defense Let it drop down to my seed Showers to your innocence To protect you for all eternity
I rely on my faith to protect and defend myself and my family for generations to come.

And with this wood I beat this drum And we won't see defeat
I use music as a way to express myself and overcome any obstacles or challenges I may face in life.

From kings to queens becomes a prince Knowledge wisdom is Understanding what we need
Regardless of social status or gender, everyone can gain knowledge and wisdom by understanding what they truly need in life.

Ever since the day you came My whole world began to change I knew then to dedicate my life For your own
The moment you entered my life, everything changed for the better and I made a vow to dedicate my life to protect and provide for you.

Everyday I see you grow And remember what you already know I receive the love That radiates from your glow
I watch you grow every day and am constantly amazed by how much you already know. Your love and positive energy fills me with joy.

From which you came was love And that's how it all should be You and my soul are one Through all the time and history
Your origins stem from love, and that is what should guide us all in life. Our souls are connected and will continue to be through all of time.

Thank you, thank you
Expressing gratitude for all the blessings in life.

Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: MICHAEL D'ANGELO ARCHER, ANGELA STONE, AHMIR K. THOMPSON, LUTHER ARCHER

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