Mama Africa
Akon feat. 50 Cent Lyrics

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So much, so much, love (yeah), so much
So tell me can you feel it?
So much, so much, yeah
Go home, then make that visit
So much, so much, love, so much
Senegal, can you feel it?
So much, so much, yeah, so much (oww)

So much love to share
Pure blackness, oneness so rare
So much love to care
Let them know they missin' out
Mama Africa has
So much love to share
Sweet blackness, oneness be there
So much love to care
Let them know they missin' out
Sing again

A
Is for all the love and the life took away
F
Don't forget we were bought and trade
R
Ripped from the land and shipped away
I
Is the inspiration we use to survive
C
Have to see it with your own cries
A
Don't play, add it up and arrive

Still you don't know
The land is so gold and green
The place is so fresh and clean
And everyday I water my garden
Tell if you feel it deep in your heart and
The space is so cool and nice
Visit once, guaranteed to visit twice
And if you just believe in the Most High
I know you'll be all right, Mama Africa has

So much love to share
Pure blackness, oneness so rare
So much love to care
And let them know they missin' out
Mama Africa you, you
So much love to share
Sweet blackness, oneness be there
So much love to care
And let them know they missin' out
Sing again

A
That's my favorite place when I need to get away
F
Must forgive but we can't forget to pray
R
Flight lands right on the runway
I
In my homeland and I'm feelin' so alive
C
Imagine Africa unite
A
Go on and accept her now it's all right

Still you don't know
Skin is so dark and brown
She lifts me right off the ground
But no, you not gonna see it on you TV
So yo, just listen up and believe me
Her trees have the only cure
Her love is so new and pure
Had to kiss them troubles goodbye bye
No I don't have to lie
Mama Africa you got

So much love to share
Pure blackness, oneness so rare
So much love to care
Let them know they missin' out
Mama Africa
So much love to share
Sweet blackness, oneness be there
So much love to care
And let them know that they missin' out
Mama Africa

So much, so much, love (yeah), so much
So tell me can you feel it?
So much, so much, yeah, so much
Go home, then make that visit
So much, so much, love, so much
Senegal, can you feel it?
So much, so much, yeah, so much (oww)

So much love to share
I just can't see how we livin' without it
So much love to care
Don't miss, don't miss one moment about it
So much love to share
Resist this bliss though I really doubt it
So much love to care
So much love
So much love to share
Oh yeah

Pure blackness, oneness so rare
So much love to care
Let them know they missin' out
Feeling it all the time
So much love to share
Sweet blackness, oneness be there
So much love to care

Let them know they missin' out
Sing again

Overall Meaning

The song Mama Africa, by Akon featuring 50 Cent, is an ode to Africa, the birthplace of humanity. The lyrics speak of the abundance of love in Africa, the beauty of the continent, and the struggles that its people have faced. The chorus repeats the phrase "So much love to share," emphasizing the message that Africa has much to offer the world in terms of love and unity.

The lyrics also mention the history of slavery and the exploitation of African natural resources. The line "Don't forget we were born in trade, are ripped from the land and shipped away" speaks to the painful past of African people being sold into slavery and taken away from their homes. However, the song also highlights the resilience of African people and their ability to survive and thrive in the face of adversity.

The song's message is one of hope and unity, urging listeners to visit Africa and experience its beauty and culture firsthand. The lyrics create an image of a vibrant and welcoming continent, full of natural wonders and loving people.

Line by Line Meaning

So much so much love
There is an abundance of love

So tell me can you feel it
Asking if one can sense the amount of love

So much so much yeah
Reinforcing the amount of love present

Ya know
A way of saying 'You see?' or 'Do you understand?'

Make that visit
Encouraging a visit to a certain place

Synagogue can you feel it
Asking if a religious entity can sense the love

So much so much love
Reinforcing the abundance of love

Synagogue can you feel it
Asking again if a religious entity can sense the love

So much so much yeah
Again reinforcing the abundance of love

So much love to share
There is a lot of love available to give

Pure blackness, oneness so rare
Describing the uniqueness of togetherness in Mama Africa

So much love to give
Reiterating the abundance of love available to give

Let them know they're missin' out
Encouraging others to get involved and not miss out

Mama Africa
Referring to Africa as a mother figure

Has so much love to share
Africa has a lot of love to give

Sweet blackness, oneness
Describing the unity of Mama Africa

Meet me there
Inviting others to join and experience Mama Africa's love

Sing again
Encouraging a repeat of the song

This is for all the love
The following message is about love

And the life took away
The love that was taken away with the loss of lives in history

Don't forget we were born in trade
Reminding people that African people were once traded as commodities

Are ripped from the land and shipped away
The violence and force used to take people away from their homeland

Is the inspiration we used to survive
Their survival was inspired by their love and connection to Africa

See
An exclamation used to emphasize a point

Have to see it with your own cries
Experience it for yourself and have an emotional connection

Don't play
Don't ignore or dismiss the message

Add it up and alright
Put the pieces together and understand

Still ya don't know
Despite it all, you still don't understand

Land is so gold and green
The land is rich with resources and nature

The place is so fresh and clean
Describing the beauty and purity of Mama Africa

And everyday I water my garden
Taking care of nature and nurturing growth

Tell me if you feel it deep in your heart
Asking if others feel a love connection to Africa

Visit once, guaranteed to visit twice
Once you experience Mama Africa's love, you'll want to come back

And if you just believe in the most high
Believing in a higher power will strengthen the love connection

I know you'll be alright
Expressing assurance in the connection to Mama Africa

That's my favorite place when I need to get away
Mama Africa is a favorite escape destination

Must forget but we can't forget to pray
Despite forgetting some of the past, it's important to stay connected to spirituality

Are
A way of saying 'We are'

Like Lance ridin' on the runway
Comparison to a successful athlete in their prime

In my homeland and I'm feelin' so alive
Feeling vitality and vibrancy from being in one's homeland

Hear me chant Africa unite
Encouraging unity and togetherness in Africa

Anna accept mass alright
A phrase of acceptance and understanding

Skin is so dark and brown
Describing the skin color in Africa

She lifts me right off the ground
Mama Africa brings joy and excitement

But no ya not gonna see it on ya tv
The true essence of Mama Africa cannot be fully experienced on television

So just listen up and believe me
Trust and have faith in the message being conveyed

Her trees have the only cure
Nature in Africa can heal and remedy various ailments

Her love is so and pure
Mama Africa's love is genuine and untainted

Had to kiss them troubles goodbye bye
Saying goodbye to past hardships and moving forward with a positive outlook

No I don't have to like mama Africa, unite
Correcting a misconception that Mama Africa is only for those who already love it; everyone can unite and find love in Africa

I just can't see how we livin' without it
Wondering how people can live without Mama Africa's love

Don't miss don't miss one moment about it
Encouraging people to not miss out on the love available

Resist this miss
Don't resist the message

I really doubt it
Expressing disbelief that someone would resist the message of love

Feelin' it all the time
There is a constant feeling of Mama Africa's love

Better be there
Encouragement to not miss out on experiencing Mama Africa's love

Lyrics © Society of Composers, Authors and Music Publishers of Canada (SOCAN), BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Royalty Network, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Abdulsamad Hakeem, Aliaune Thiam, Bobby Dixon, Bradley Brown, Dalton Browne, Dave Richards, Everold Dwyer, Paul Henton, Tillman Otto

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