Alpha Blondy sings mainly in his native language of Dioula, in French and English, and sometimes in Arabic or Hebrew. His lyrics convey strong political attitudes and a sense of humor. He coined the French word "democrature" (an English equivalent might be "democratatorship") to identify some African governments.
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Bloodshed In Africa
Alpha Blondy Lyrics
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Bloodshed in Africa
What a shame, what a shame
It's a bloody shame oh yeah!
It's a mighty shame oh Lord!
See babylonians are coming around
And messing around
I can't stand it
No I won't bear it
See Babylone you bound to fall
You bound to fall
You bound to burn down
Babylone you bound to fall
You bound to fall
You bound to melt to the ground
Bloodshed in Africa
Bloodshed in Africa
What a shame, what a shame
It's a bloody shame oh yeah!
It's a mighty shame oh Lord!
See babylonians are coming around
And messing around
With Jah people's mind
I can't stand it
No I won't bear it
See Babylone you bound to fall
You bound to fall
You bound to burn to the ground
Babylone you bound to fall
You bound to fall
You bound to melt to the ground
Bloodshed in Angola
Bloodshed in Namibia
Bloodshed down in Tchad
Bloodshed in Ethiopia
Upheaval, upheaval
Worshiping Evil
Worshiping Evil
Worshiping Evil
The song "Bloodshed in Africa" by Alpha Blondy is a powerful commentary on the political turmoil and violence that plagued many African countries in the 1980s. The lyrics express the artist's frustration and anger with the actions of outside forces, particularly the Babylonians, who are coming around and messing with Jah people’s mind. The song is a poignant reflection of the struggle for independence and sovereignty that many African countries faced.
The repetition of "Bloodshed in Africa" throughout the song emphasizes the violent nature of the conflicts in various African countries, including Angola, Namibia, Tchad, and Ethiopia. The artist laments that the bloodshed is a shame and the Babylonians must fall, burn down, and melt to the ground for their interference in the fate of Africa.
The lyrics also touch on the concept of evil being worshipped, suggesting that the root of the violence and oppression faced by African people lies in external forces who are guided by their own selfish, immoral values. Through his passionate delivery, Alpha Blondy brings attention to a critical issue and inspires his listeners to take action and stand up for their rights.
Line by Line Meaning
Bloodshed in Africa
Expressing grief over the violence and loss of life in Africa.
Bloodshed in Africa
Repeating the opening line to emphasize the ongoing bloodshed in Africa.
What a shame, what a shame
Expressing disgust and sorrow at the situation in Africa.
It's a bloody shame oh yeah!
Emphasizing the severity of the situation in Africa.
It's a mighty shame oh Lord!
Appealing to a higher power for help in stopping the violence in Africa.
See babylonians are coming around
Referring to outside forces that are contributing to the problems in Africa.
And messing around
Describing the negative impact these outside forces are having on the people of Africa.
With my people's mind
Explaining that these outside forces are trying to control and influence the thoughts and actions of African people.
I can't stand it
Expressing frustration and anger at the situation in Africa.
No I won't bear it
Refusing to accept the status quo and vowing to fight against it.
See Babylone you bound to fall
Addressing the outside forces and warning them of their eventual downfall.
You bound to burn down
Predicting a violent end for the outside forces that are causing problems in Africa.
Babylone you bound to fall
Repeating the warning to emphasize its certainty.
You bound to melt to the ground
Describing the final destruction of the outside forces that are causing problems in Africa.
Bloodshed in Angola
Expressing concern about violence in Angola specifically.
Bloodshed in Namibia
Expressing concern about violence in Namibia specifically.
Bloodshed down in Tchad
Expressing concern about violence in Chad specifically.
Bloodshed in Ethiopia
Expressing concern about violence in Ethiopia specifically.
Upheaval, upheaval
Describing the chaos and instability in Africa.
Worshiping Evil
Suggesting that those responsible for the violence in Africa are doing so for selfish, malevolent reasons.
Worshiping Evil
Repeating the accusation to emphasize its severity.
Worshiping Evil
Repeating the accusation a final time, to drive home the point of the song.
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: ALPHA BLONDY
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Altimar Rangel
O Reggae,só lhe enche de paz e amor.Viva a Bob Marley e seus discípulos como,Alpha Blondy,Peter Tosh,Jimmy Cliff,Jacob Miler,Luke Dube,Gregory Issacs e entre outros.Que lutam pela tão sonhada e desejada paz para todo o mundo.
Sergio Avelar
Isso é uma exelencia de música instrumental perfeito a voz do Alpha Blond perfeita👏🏿👏🏿👏🏿👏🏿👏🏿🇯🇲🇲🇱👏🏿👏🏿👏🏿👏🏿👏🏿👏🏿👏🏿
Rafael Stuart
Pra mim, essa é uma das melhores músicas do Alpha Blondy 🔥🔥
Altimar Rangel
Bloodshed in África,uma das melhores músicas de Alpha Blondy.
rhône vallée
Con the waylers
רונן שרון
With the wailers
Rui Alexandre
Merci Alpha and thanks to those all likes and I am sorry for the deslikes! This man needs to be studied and even better documented on his contributions to African identity and musical identity! Jah bless Blondy
Eduarda Mota
Pedradaaa reggae é vida 😍❤❤
't Polder Cannabis Olie team
One of last land marking albums on which the Barrett brothers play together. Excellent rhythms again. Very nice clean heart beat of Carlton. Good song, love this for years now.
Jamel Zahmoul
I really never finish growing up with Alpha's music. I'm 32 and listening to this song makes me 11. Thanx for posting.