Africa
Angel City Chorale Lyrics
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But she hears only whispers of some quiet conversation
She′s coming in twelve-thirty flight
Her moonlit wings reflect the stars that guide me towards salvation
I stopped an old man along the way
Hoping to find some old forgotten words or ancient melodies
He turned to me as if to say. "Hurry, boy, it's waiting there for you."
There's nothing that a hundred men or more could ever do
I bless the rains down in Africa
Gonna take some time to do the things we never had
The wild dogs cry out in the night
As they grow restless longing for some solitary company
I know that I must do what's right
Sure as Kilimanjaro rises like Olympus above the Serengeti
I seek to cure what′s deep inside, frightened of this thing that I′ve become
It's gonna take a lot to drag me away from you
There′s nothing that a hundred men or more could ever do
I bless the rains down in Africa
Gonna take some time to do the things we never had
Hurry, boy, she's waiting there for you
It′s gonna take a lot to drag me away from you
There's nothing that a hundred men or more could ever do
I bless the rains down in Africa
I bless the rains down in Africa
I bless the rains down in Africa
I bless the rains down in Africa
I bless the rains down in Africa
Gonna take some time to do the things we never had
The song "Africa" by Angel City Chorale features deep and thoughtful lyrics about a journey of self-discovery in Africa. The song tells a story of a man who hears the drums echoing in the night, reflecting his inner turmoil and seeking answers to the mysteries that only Africa can offer. He meets an old man along the way, hoping to find some solace in the forgotten melodies and old words, but the man only tells him to hurry because his destiny is waiting for him.
As he continues his journey, he encounters the wild dogs crying out in the night, reflecting his own restlessness and longing for someone to share his journey with. He realizes that he must do what is right, just as Kilimanjaro rises above the Serengeti. Ultimately, he comes to embrace the rain in Africa, knowing that it will take time to do the things he never had, but knowing that the journey will be worth it in the end.
The message of "Africa" is one of self-discovery, perseverance, and the beauty of the African continent. The man in the song is searching for answers to questions within himself and the world around him, and the journey he takes is one that we can all relate to. Ultimately, the song encourages us to embrace the unknown and seek out the beauty in the world around us.
Line by Line Meaning
I hear the drums echoing tonight
I am hearing the sounds of the drums in the African night
But she hears only whispers of some quiet conversation
My love is only able to hear faint voices of conversation
She′s coming in twelve-thirty flight
My love is arriving on the plane that lands at 12:30
Her moonlit wings reflect the stars that guide me towards salvation
Her beautiful wings are illuminated by the moon and they are guiding me to a place of safety and security.
I stopped an old man along the way
I asked for help from an older gentleman I met on my journey
Hoping to find some old forgotten words or ancient melodies
I was hoping to discover some words or melodies from the distant past
He turned to me as if to say. "Hurry, boy, it's waiting there for you."
He turned towards me and urgently told me to hurry because something is waiting for me
It′s gonna take a lot to drag me away from you
I will not be easily separated from my love
There's nothing that a hundred men or more could ever do
No matter how many men try, they could not keep me from my love
I bless the rains down in Africa
I am grateful for the rainfall that occurs in Africa
Gonna take some time to do the things we never had
We will have to spend some time doing things we never had the opportunity to do before
The wild dogs cry out in the night
The untamed dogs are howling in the darkness
As they grow restless longing for some solitary company
They are becoming more and more anxious, desiring the company of others
I know that I must do what's right
I am aware that I must do what is morally correct
Sure as Kilimanjaro rises like Olympus above the Serengeti
I am confident just as Kilimanjaro towers over the Serengeti like the gods of Olympus that I can conquer my challenges and fears
I seek to cure what′s deep inside, frightened of this thing that I′ve become
I am trying to resolve the deep-seated issues within me because I am afraid of who I've become
Hurry, boy, she's waiting there for you
I am repeating the older gentleman's warning, reminding myself that my love is waiting for me
I bless the rains down in Africa
I am grateful for the rainfall in Africa
I bless the rains down in Africa
I am grateful for the rainfall in Africa
I bless the rains down in Africa
I am grateful for the rainfall in Africa
I bless the rains down in Africa
I am grateful for the rainfall in Africa
Gonna take some time to do the things we never had
We must make time to experience the things we have never done before
Writer(s): Manuel Angel Rodriguez Reyna
Contributed by Brayden H. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@AngelCityChorale
We will be performing this song again this year at our 30th Anniversary Concert June 10th and 11th. More information available at https://angelcitychorale.org/30Rocks/! Relive the magic in person or via livestream!
@lynday
Oh, how I'd love to see you live. You people are amazing. Thank you for bringing the gift of music into our lives.
@overwatch3301
can you live stream it please
@floydkendall2703
Thank you so much for sharing this! My son, an extraordinary singer and musician, would have loved this !
May he RIP and Music! - Terri Kendall
@AngelCityChorale
@@overwatch3301 yes we are livestreaming the June 11th performance. Details available at https://angelcitychorale.org/30Rocks/!
@AngelCityChorale
@@lynday thank you! Join us in person on June 10th and 11th. We are also livestreaming the June 11th performance!
@TheStephanduPlessis
Proved again that music is still humanity's only true salvation.
@JamesMcDowell
+Stephan du Plessis that's a bit of an assumption you've got there. Are you sure the world is that simple?
@2004Yvonne
+James McDowell Let us pretend, for just a minute, that this is so.
@JamesMcDowell
+Yvonne Hellyar why?