Àfrica
Akon Feat. G-Unit Lyrics
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'cause everyone's depending on we
See we ain't got nowhere to go but up,
It's our destiny
We're choosing the way,
We'll do what it takes to get
To the top of the highest mountain
'cause we know
Oh Africa
See we'll never be able to forget this day
'cause it's the greatest day of our life
See no matter what happens at least we can say
"we came, we saw, we tried"
We're choosing nowhere,
We'll do what it takes to get
To the top of the highest mountain
We'll do anything, we got to prove ourselves
'cause we know
Oh Africa
This is our time to shine,
Our time to fly,
Our time to be inside the sky
Our time to soar,
Our time to saw,
The last one in football
Oh Africa
The lyrics of Akon's song "Oh Africa" paint a portrait of a group of people who are determined to succeed and are willing to do whatever it takes to reach their goals. The opening lines reveal the task at hand, which is to achieve what people depend on them to do. There are no other options; the only path is up, and they are destined to get there. The second verse echoes this determination, with the words "We'll do what it takes to get/To the top of the highest mountain." The phrase "We'll do anything" emphasizes that there is no limit to their commitment to proving themselves.
The final verse is a celebration of the process itself. The line "This is our time to shine" underscores the significance of the moment and the newfound sense of purpose that the group has discovered. The reference to being "inside the sky" suggests that they have achieved something almost supernatural, given that humans can't typically soar through the air. The final line "The last one in football" is a reference to the traditional African game of football, which is played with a ball made of woven banana leaves. It is a testament to the vibrancy of African culture, which informs the entire song.
Line by Line Meaning
I know that we have to take it to the goal
We understand the importance of achieving our goal.
'cause everyone's depending on we
Many people are counting on us to succeed.
See we ain't got nowhere to go but up,
Our only option is to strive for greatness.
It's our destiny
It is fated that we will accomplish great things.
We're choosing the way,
We have made a conscious decision to take this path towards success.
We'll do what it takes to get
We will do whatever it takes to achieve our goals.
To the top of the highest mountain
We will reach the pinnacle of success.
We'll do anything, we got to prove ourselves
We are willing to do whatever it takes to prove our worth.
'cause we know
We are confident in our abilities to succeed.
See we'll never be able to forget this day
This day will be etched in our memories forever.
'cause it's the greatest day of our life
This is one of the best days of our lives.
See no matter what happens at least we can say
Regardless of the outcome, we can say that we tried.
"we came, we saw, we tried"
We made the effort and left everything on the field.
We're choosing nowhere,
We aren't settling for anything less than our goal.
Our time to shine,
This is our moment to show off our skills.
Our time to fly,
We will soar to new heights of success.
Our time to be inside the sky
We will reach new heights that we never thought were possible.
Our time to soar,
We will succeed beyond all expectations.
Our time to saw,
We will leave our mark on the game.
The last one in football
We will be victorious in the game of football.
Oh Africa
We are doing this not only for ourselves but for our country and continent.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: ALEXANDER PARHM JR, THERON THOMAS, TIMOTHY JAMAHLI THOMAS
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@jmbfinesse8223
We’re all here because we’re reminiscing this brings me back 💯
@nerd-sam7687
OMG!! 😍😍😍
I had this song on my iPod and At that time, I went to school listening 50 Cent, G-Unit, Akon, Ja Rule, Eminem and a bunch of other talented Hip Hop/Rapper artists until one day, he had a problem and I lost all the songs, including this one that you posted my friend. 👏👏👏
The world was changing and I ended up getting to know and moving to electronic music, but sometimes I listen to these classics, always keeping a huge respect and affection for all these talented artists who were part of my life in that incredible time of the 2000s (Great Times) 😭
(50 Cent was an inspiration for me in my clothes and I went to school wearing a bandana sometimes and always with a flat brim cap turned to the side with the brim next to my ear, and to this day I do that) 😊
(These artist are great legends will never be forgotten, and thank you for posting this one track because thanks to you I know again who the singers are after this long time has passed) 😭👏🙏
@90tommytee
Same here, my friend, well said.
@eggytoast
Listen to the original by Anthony Hamilton that's where the beat is from.
@JasonSmith-zu3rn
50's the boss. Bank's the brain . The Game is a gangster . Bucks a gold teeth down south cowboy . Akon is the KING of Africa. Lol remember hearing this when I was a young man . Still hits hard .
@muhammadalwilimwaychiang9157
Yeah 50 always the boss
@ducatarina8310
What you smoke dude, Game ain´t no gangsta, 50 is the Gangstar
@princeblackstaiv4993
@Du Catarina even if 50 is the gangsta he is still the boss lol Nothing goes without his yes
@eggytoast
Game is a fake blood and buck is a crybaby who cried down the phone to 50
@jmbfinesse8223
This was the kazaa limewire days you had to be there 💯