African Children
Culcha Candela Lyrics

African children don't cry no more
Children in Africa should not have to suffer through a life filled with pain and sadness anymore.

African people don't die no more
The African people should not have to experience loss and death anymore due to various reasons like war, disease, or other unfortunate events.

politician don't lie no more
The politicians of Africa should stop saying false promises or manipulative words to gain support, and instead work towards the betterment of their country.

we haffi stand up
It's our responsibility to take action and make a change for a brighter future.

and go for a brighter tomorrow
We need to strive towards a better future and work to make it a reality.

you know the time for peace is now
It is important to focus on peace and harmony now, and not let conflicts continue to destroy the people of Africa.

soldados enanos - hasta los dientes armados
Child soldiers are being armed and used for war at a young age in Africa, which is a devastating reality.

matan a hermanas y a hermanos - y solo con ocho anos
Child soldiers are being forced to kill their siblings and fellow children, which is extremely tragic and heartbreaking.

no hay nadie que les ofresca calor - tampoco hay tiempo para calmar el dolor
There is no one to offer these children warmth and comfort, and there is no time to heal from the pain and trauma they have experienced.

suena siempre por un futuro mejor pero cada dia es peor peor y peor
The hope for a better future is always there, but in reality, the situation is getting worse every day due to the ongoing conflicts.

now we want no see no bredren and sistren dem dead
We do not want to see fellow brothers and sisters in Africa dying anymore due to the unfortunate circumstances surrounding them.

but down in Africa blood run redder than red
The violent events occurring in Africa have caused much bloodshed and destruction, which need to be stopped.

civil war destruction and violence
Civil wars, destruction, and different kinds of violent acts are causing harm and endangering the lives of many Africans.

there aint no faith and no conscience no more
The people who are committing violent acts in Africa have lost their faith and sense of morality, leading to more chaos and destruction.

just total elimination of hope and future
The situation has become so dire that it seems like there is no hope or possibility for a better future in Africa.

to many black people killing each other
Many Africans are killing each other, which is deeply saddening and needs to be stopped.

we have to safe humanity and culture
It is our responsibility to save the humanity and culture of Africa by preserving the lives of its people and preventing further destruction.

Uganda is where my father come from
The singer, Culcha Candela, has roots in Uganda and feels a connection and responsibility towards Africa.

I love my people and I love this land
The singer has a strong affection for the people and the land of Africa.

but there is a problem that a gwaan for too long
There is a problem that has been occurring for far too long in Africa that needs to be resolved.

some rebels inna north them keep fighting on
Rebels in the northern region of Africa continue to fight and cause harm and destruction to the people.

inna darkness of the night the evil army it comes
The army causing destruction comes in the dark, creating fear and insecurity among the people.

dem break inna the house and steal the mother their sons
The army attacks homes and separates families, taking away the sons and leaving mothers in anguish.

dem train dem as a soldier give them brainwash and guns
The army brainwashes and trains children to become soldiers, arming them with guns and forcing them to fight.

and force dem to kill dem own families oh lord
The army forces child soldiers to kill their own families, which is a horrifying reality.

a donde vamos a parar - este conflicto hay tratar de acabar
We need to put an end to this conflict and destruction in order to stop the tragedies that continue to occur in Africa.

don't keep looking away - don't just say this is not your problem
It is important to take responsibility and stand up for the people of Africa, and not just ignore the problem and assume it does not affect us.

it's up to us to make a change now
We are the ones responsible for making a positive change and helping the people of Africa move towards a brighter future.