Afro Blue
Brown Jr Oscar Lyrics
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I HEAR A HAND STROKE ON A DRUM,
SHADES OF DELIGHT;
COCOA HUE,
RICH AS A NIGHT,
AFRO BLUE.
ELEGANT BOY,
BEAUTIFUL GIRL,
DELICATE WHIRL,
SHADES OF DELIGHT,
COCOA HUE,
RICH AS A NIGHT,
AFRO BLUE.
TWO YOUNG LOVERS ARE FACE TO FACE,
WITH UNDULATING GRACE,
THEY GENTLY SWAY,
THEN SLIP AWAY
TO SOME SECLUDED PLACE.
SHADES OF DELIGHT,
COCOA HUE,
RICH AS A NIGHT,
AFRO BLUE.
WHISPERING TREES
ECHO THEIR SIGHS,
PASSIONATE PLEAS,
TENDER REPLIES,
SHADES OF DELIGHT;
COCOA HUE,
RICH AS A NIGHT,
AFRO BLUE.
LOVERS ON FLIGHT,
UPWARD THEY GLIDE,
BURST AT THE HEIGHT,
SLOLY SUBSIDE,
SHADES OF DELIGHT,
COCOA HUE,
RICH AS A NIGHT,
AFRO BLUE.
AND MY SLUMBERING FANTASY ASSUMES REALITY
UNTIL IT SEEMS IT`S NOT A DREAM,
THE TWO ARE YOU AND ME.
SHADES OF DELIGHT,
COCOA HUE,
RICH AS A NIGHT,
AFRO BLUE.
SHADES OF DELIGHT,
COCOA HUE,
RICH AS A NIGHT,
AFRO BLUE.
SHADES OF DELIGHT,
COCOA HUE,
RICH AS A NIGHT,
AFRO BLUE.
The lyrics of "Afro Blue" by Oscar Brown Jr. speak about a yearning for a homeland, a place where the soul truly belongs. The mention of a drumbeat suggests an African connection, something deeply ingrained in the culture and history of the continent. The "shades of delight" and "cocoa hue" refer to the beauty of blackness - rich and vibrant, capable of bringing joy and pleasure. The image of an "elegant boy" and a "beautiful girl" dancing with "undulating grace" evokes a sense of intimacy and sensuality. The lovers slip away to a secluded place, where they can be free to express their passion and desires. The whispering trees and passionate pleas suggest a deeply emotional connection between the two, something that is intense and meaningful.
The song speaks to the experiences of many Black people who feel a deep longing for a connection to their heritage and roots. The use of music and dance as a way to express and celebrate that connection is also significant. The lyrics suggest that the beauty and richness of Blackness is something to be cherished and celebrated, something that deserves to be shared and enjoyed. The mention of the lovers on flight bursting at the height and slowly subsiding suggests a climax followed by a peaceful resolution, as if the yearning for connection has been temporarily fulfilled.
Line by Line Meaning
DREAM OF A LAND MY SOUL IS FROM,
I dream of a place that my soul belongs to
I HEAR A HAND STROKE ON A DRUM,
I hear the beat of a drum
SHADES OF DELIGHT;
Colors of happiness and pleasure
COCOA HUE,
Brown like the color of cocoa
RICH AS A NIGHT,
As rich as the darkness of the night
AFRO BLUE.
A style of music with African roots
ELEGANT BOY,
A graceful and stylish young man
BEAUTIFUL GIRL,
A stunning and attractive young woman
DANCING FOR JOY,
Dancing with happiness and joy
DELICATE WHIRL,
A graceful and gentle spin
TWO YOUNG LOVERS ARE FACE TO FACE,
Two young people are looking at each other
WITH UNDULATING GRACE,
Moving with a smooth and flowing motion
THEY GENTLY SWAY,
They move softly back and forth
THEN SLIP AWAY
Then they move apart
TO SOME SECLUDED PLACE.
To a hidden and private location
WHISPERING TREES
Trees that rustle in the wind
ECHO THEIR SIGHS,
The rustling of the trees amplifies their sighs
PASSIONATE PLEAS,
They plead with passion
TENDER REPLIES,
Gentle responses
LOVERS ON FLIGHT,
Lovers are soaring in the air
UPWARD THEY GLIDE,
They rise higher and higher
BURST AT THE HEIGHT,
They reach their highest point
SLOLY SUBSIDE,
Then they slowly come back down
AND MY SLUMBERING FANTASY ASSUMES REALITY
My dream becomes real
UNTIL IT SEEMS IT`S NOT A DREAM,
It feels like it's really happening
THE TWO ARE YOU AND ME.
The two people are me and someone else
SHADES OF DELIGHT,
Colors that represent happiness and pleasure
COCOA HUE,
Brown like the color of cocoa
RICH AS A NIGHT,
As rich as the darkness of the night
AFRO BLUE.
A style of music with African roots
SHADES OF DELIGHT,
Colors that represent happiness and pleasure
COCOA HUE,
Brown like the color of cocoa
RICH AS A NIGHT,
As rich as the darkness of the night
AFRO BLUE.
A style of music with African roots
SHADES OF DELIGHT,
Colors that represent happiness and pleasure
COCOA HUE,
Brown like the color of cocoa
RICH AS A NIGHT,
As rich as the darkness of the night
AFRO BLUE.
A style of music with African roots
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Written by: Mongo Santamaria
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