Former members include Derek Webb (guitar, vocals; left the band in 2003 to pursue a solo career), Aaron Tate (songwriting duties), Aric Nitzberg (bass guitar), and Randy Holsapple (hammond organ).
Recently Derek Webb rejoined the band.
Two Weeks in Africa
Caedmon's Call Lyrics
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The plane had barely touched down
She was taking photos for the friends back home
This was always where she felt her heart belonged
And she was finally here
The sky was bright and clear
Two weeks....
Two weeks...
To make the world a little smaller
And so a girl got on a plane
For two weeks in Africa
Johannesburg to Houston
She came home on a mountain
But school was starting, things kept moving on
Before you knew it, seven years had gone
She found a picture of her
Standing, smiling
Arms around the starving kids
She swore to not forget
She swore to not forget
Two weeks....
And we all can feel the calling
Two weeks...
To make the world a little smaller
And so a girl got on a plane
For two weeks in Africa
And if we follow our dear sun
To where the stars are not familiar...
Faces turn to numbers
Numbers fall like manna from the sky
Why, oh why?
Oh Father, why?
One village in Malawi now has water running pure and clean
One church alive in Kenya's full of truth and love and medicine
We put the walls up, but Jesus keeps them standing
He doesn't need us, but He lets us put our hands in
So we can see
His love is bigger than you and me
Two weeks....
And we all can feel the calling
Two weeks...
To make the world a little smaller
And so a girl got on a plane
For two weeks in Africa
The song "Two Weeks in Africa" by Caedmon's Call tells the story of a girl who goes to Africa for two weeks and is deeply impacted by what she sees there. The song is meant to inspire listeners to consider taking action to make positive changes in the world around them.
The first verse describes the girl's arrival in Africa and her excitement at being there. The second verse tells of her return to the United States and how she ended up forgetting about Africa until she found a picture that reminded her. The chorus speaks to the idea that anyone can make a difference, and that just two weeks somewhere can make a big impact.
The third verse questions why some people have so much while others have so little, and whether or not there is a purpose for this. It then goes on to describe some of the positive changes that have been made in Africa through charity work, and how these changes have been achieved. The song ends with a final chorus that reminds us that we are all capable of making a difference in the world if we choose to.
Overall, "Two Weeks in Africa" is a powerful reminder that even small actions can lead to positive change, and that we all have a responsibility to make the world a better place.
Line by Line Meaning
Johannesburg to Capetown
Starting her journey from Johannesburg to Capetown
The plane had barely touched down
Just landed in Capetown
She was taking photos for the friends back home
Capturing everything that inspired her in Africa to show her friends back home
This was always where she felt her heart belonged
She had always felt a strong connection to Africa
And she was finally here
Being in Africa is a long-awaited dream come true for her
The sky was bright and clear
The sky was free of clouds, and the beautiful weather expressed the beauty of Africa that she was experiencing
Two weeks....
Two weeks of life-changing experiences
And we all can feel the calling
We are all called to make a change in the world
Two weeks...
Two weeks to create potential change in the world
To make the world a little smaller
To have the world feel and act like a tighter-knit community
And so a girl got on a plane
She took a step in making a difference in Africa
For two weeks in Africa
For two weeks, she reconnected her heart with Africa
Johannesburg to Houston
She returned home from Africa, Johannesburg to Houston
She came home on a mountain
She returned fulfilled, as if she was lifted to the mountain top after having made a difference in Africa
But school was starting, things kept moving on
Even though she wanted to stay in Africa, she had to go back to her normal life
Before you knew it, seven years had gone
Time flies and seven years had already passed
She found a picture of her
She stumbled across a picture of herself in Africa
Standing, smiling
She was caught smiling in that picture
Arms around the starving kids
She had wrapped her arms around some of the kids she interacted with on her trip
She swore to not forget
She made a vow to herself to never forget her experience in Africa
Two weeks....
Two weeks changed her life forever
And we all can feel the calling
We can all feel our hearts calling us to make a change in the world
Two weeks...
Two weeks to take action to help the world
To make the world a little smaller
To make the world feel like one unified community
And so a girl got on a plane
A girl took the initiative to get on a plane to help the world
For two weeks in Africa
For two weeks, she served Africa and returned home changed as a result
And if we follow our dear sun
We can learn something from the rising of the sun every day
To where the stars are not familiar...
We should go towards where life is not familiar to us, outside our comfort zone
Faces turn to numbers
Individuals are losing their human identity and becoming just another number
Numbers fall like manna from the sky
Numbers are so abundant that they appear like manna, which is said to have rained from heaven to miraculously feed the Israelites when they were in the desert
Why, oh why?
As a response to the heavy-heartedness of the situation
Oh Father, why?
Asking why God would allow this situation to happen
One village in Malawi now has water running pure and clean
Africa can be changed, one village at a time, through essentials and efforts such as access to clean water
One church alive in Kenya's full of truth and love and medicine
Even religious facilities can provide essential services to those they serve; this church provides not only spiritual love but physical medical help
We put the walls up, but Jesus keeps them standing
Despite building the barriers that separate us from each other, Jesus's love keeps us united
He doesn't need us, but He lets us put our hands in
God doesn't need people to fix the world, but allows us to take action and make a difference as a way of participating in a collective healing
So we can see
God allows us to take action and heal in order to see the world in a different and more compassionate way
His love is bigger than you and me
God's love is greater than any person could understand; it is important for people to work together to express that love and make a change in the world
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