Play Another Game
Africa Unite Lyrics
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Like a ball on the ground
While U'r watching the Tv on Sunday
U'r loosing another sound
Thoughts are what it's feedin'
Magic window is on
Dem a tryng to blow up fire
dangerous addiction
All dem want U believe
But the kick start is played
(We can't stay within the bounds)
Rit:
What game U gonna play
When the spark is firing
How can I respect U
If U breaks the rules again
Different colors
But the picture (question) is still the same
Who is the enemy to be rocked
While the confusion makes the rules
And there's nowhere to turn
Got to know what can we trust in
ever know what you're running to?
Bridge:
Tricky troubles always
Make me wonder
Rational move in search of
Get up in the mood,we can find it
It's time to stop and ceck it out
It wear a mask and makes its' play
There's another change for dignity!
The lyrics of Africa Unite's song Play Another Game discusses the dangers of technology and media addiction. The song talks about how machinery works like a ball on the ground, and people lose themselves in technology and TV programs. The magic window in this context refers to the TV, which feeds people with thoughts and ideas that make them addicted to it. The song shares a concern that people start living in Technicolor and try to believe everything that they see on television. The song lyrics also suggest that people should stop believing everything and start playing a different game.
The song goes on to discuss the different games that people can play, when the spark is firing. The spark here refers to the realization that there is no trust in the world when everyone seems to be wearing a mask. Africa Unite believes that people should stop following the rules and start questioning who the real enemy is. The lyrics suggest that people get confused about whom to trust, and there's nowhere to turn. The song urges people to find something to believe in and stop falling into the trap of technology and media addiction.
Line by Line Meaning
Machinery works and keep turning
Technology and machines continue to progress and operate perpetually
Like a ball on the ground
It happens continuously like the game of ball on the ground
While U'r watching the Tv on Sunday
While you are watching TV on Sunday, the world is turning and changing
U'r loosing another sound
You are missing out on something important
Thoughts are what it's feedin'
Technology feeds our thoughts and beliefs
Magic window is on
We are constantly exposed to technology through the screens we see
Dem a tryng to blow up fire
People are trying to create conflict and spread unrest
dangerous addiction
Technology can be a harmful addiction if not used properly
Living life in Technicolor
Living life in full color with the help of technology
All dem want U believe
People want you to believe in what they say
But the kick start is played
It is time to take action and make a change
(We can't stay within the bounds)
We cannot limit ourselves or confine ourselves to one ideology
Rit:
What game U gonna play
What actions are you going to take?
When the spark is firing
When a new idea is sparking
How can I respect U
How can I respect you if you continue to break the rules?
If U breaks the rules again
If you continue to break the rules
Different colors
Diversity and differences in people
But the picture (question) is still the same
Even though we are different, we still face the same questioning
Who is the enemy to be rocked
Who is the source of the conflict that we are facing?
While the confusion makes the rules
While the confusion and chaos is dominating
And there's nowhere to turn
When there seems to be no way out or no path forward
Got to know what can we trust in
We need to find what we can believe in and trust
ever know what you're running to?
Do you know where you're headed or what you are striving for?
Bridge:
Tricky troubles always
There are always difficult problems to solve
Make me wonder
It makes me think and question
Rational move in search of
We need logical and calculated actions in order to find answers
Get up in the mood,we can find it
If we are motivated, we can find the solutions we need
It's time to stop and ceck it out
It is time to pause and assess the situation
It wear a mask and makes its' play
The root of the problem is hiding and manipulating, and we must unveil it
There's another change for dignity!
There is still a chance to uphold and defend our basic human dignity amidst the chaos and uncertainty
Contributed by Anna B. Suggest a correction in the comments below.