Àfrica
BACALL Lyrics
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But she hears only whispers of some quiet conversation
She's coming in, 12:30 flight
The moonlit wings reflect the stars that guide me towards salvation
I stopped an old man along the way
Hoping to find some long 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
As 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 rain)
I bless the rains down in Africa
(I bless the rain)
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 BACALL is a tribute to Africa, with vivid descriptions of the beauty and mysteries of the continent. The lyrics describe the contrasting experiences of the two speakers: the singer is entranced by the sounds and sights of Africa while the woman he loves hears only whispers of some quiet conversation. The story follows the singer on his journey to Africa where he hopes to find some long-forgotten words or ancient melodies, and to cure what's deep inside, frightened of this thing that he's become. The chorus repeats the phrase "I bless the rains down in Africa" as a way of repeating a prayer for the continent and its people.
The song is characterized by its unique combination of upbeat rhythms and reflective lyrics. The pounding drums and lively acoustic guitar create a sense of energy and movement, while the lyrics evoke a longing for something deeper and more meaningful. The lyrics are full of vivid and striking images, such as the "moonlit wings" that "reflect the stars" and the "wild dogs" that "cry out in the night."
Line by Line Meaning
I hear the drums echoing tonight
I perceive the beats of the drums chiming tonight
But she hears only whispers of some quiet conversation
However she only hears muffled sounds of a hushed discussion
She's coming in 12:30 flight
She's arriving via the flight scheduled at half past midnight
The moonlit wings reflect the stars that guide me towards salvation
The illuminated wings show the stars that lead me to relief
I stopped an old man along the way
I came across an elderly man on my journey
Hoping to find some long forgotten words or ancient melodies
Expecting to uncover some overlooked phrases or age-old tunes
He turned to me as if to say 'Hurry boy, it's waiting there for you'
He faced me with words that indicated 'Be quick, it's already there for you'
It's gonna take a lot to drag me away from you
It'll require significant effort to separate me from you
There's nothing that a hundred men or more could ever do
A multitude of people won't be able to do anything about it
I bless the rains down in Africa
I bestow praise upon the rains in Africa
Gonna take some time to do the things we never had
Will consume some duration to perform the things we've never experienced
The wild dogs cry out in the night
The untamed canines wail loudly during the night
As they grow restless, longing for some solitary company
As they become uneasy, desiring to be alone
I know that I must do what's right
I'm aware that I need to do the right thing
As sure as Kilimanjaro rises like Olympus above the Serengeti
With the assurance that Mount Kilimanjaro stands tall over the Serengeti, like Olympus
I seek to cure what's deep inside, frightened of this thing that I've become
I aspire to heal the fear inside me scared of the person I've transformed into
"Hurry boy, she's waiting there for you"
"Be quick, she's already waiting for you"
I bless the rains down in Africa
I bestow praise upon the rains in Africa
I bless the rains down in Africa
I bestow praise upon the rains in Africa
(I bless the rain)
(I praise the rain)
(I bless the rain)
(I praise the rain)
I bless the rains down in Africa
I bestow praise upon the rains in Africa
I bless the rains down in Africa
I bestow praise upon the rains in Africa
Gonna take some time to do the things we never had
Will consume some duration to perform the things we've never experienced
Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: David F Paich, Jeffrey T Porcaro
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@welovegabriel9521
OMG Epic song! It's so nice Gabriel Fontana is on it, we become so happy just by watching him ❤
@itsfontana
Thank you for all the support, you inspire me! I hope I get to make you even happier! Yay! <3
@jockelundquist2953
The guy who sings africa is fcking amazing! !
@burningwinner6307
Toto...
@Nisse49
Vilka kommer från Mange Makers kanal?
@arwudlejon2819
Mänge!
@hannesthoren2893
mänge mänge
@hugoandersen3223
mange bjuder asså
@lirarn496
Har lyssnat på denna låt sen den kom ut, men aldrig vetat att Bacall medverkat i Mange Makers förens jag såg det på deras nya serie
@enkanmichael
These guys have a sound that makes you fall in love. The original song is beautiful, but this successor is innovative and refreshes the previous version.