Africa
Dangelo Lyrics

Africa is my descent
My ancestral roots are from Africa.

And here I am far from home
Despite being of African descent, I am living in a place foreign to me.

I dwell within a land that is meant
I am residing in a place that was never intended for people of my skin color or culture.

For many men not my tone
Most of the residents in this place do not share my culture or ethnic background.

The blood of god is my defense
I rely on my faith in God for protection and guidance.

Let it drop down to my seed
I hope that God's blessings and protection will extend to my future generations.

Showers to your innocence
May God's protection keep my loved ones innocent and pure.

To protect you for all eternity
I want God's protection to last through all of my future generations, forever.

And with this wood I beat this drum
I use this symbol of African culture to express my loyalty to my heritage and defiance against oppression.

And we won't see defeat
We will persevere against adversity and opposition.

From kings to queens becomes a prince
Even the most powerful individuals understand the value of passing knowledge and wisdom to the next generation, represented by the 'prince.'

Knowledge wisdom is
The highest values are knowledge and wisdom.

Understanding what we need
Realizing what truly matters in life is key.

Ever since the day you came
Since I first became a parent, everything changed and became about protecting and supporting my child.

My whole world began to change
My focus shifted to my child's wellbeing and future, and less about my personal desires or aspirations.

I knew then to dedicate my life
I understood that I needed to prioritize my child and their future over my own ambitions and goals.

For your own
I will dedicate my life to ensuring my child's safety, happiness, and success.

Everyday I see you grow
I am constantly amazed and proud of my child's growth and development.

And remember what you already know
I remind myself that my child is capable and knowledgeable, and has their own unique experiences and perspectives.

I receive the love
I am grateful and humbled by the love that my child gives me.

That radiates from your glow
My child's happiness and joy radiates outwards and affects everyone around them.

From which you came was love
I understand that my child is the product of love, and I will do everything possible to keep that love alive and thriving.

And that's how it all should be
True love is the most important thing in life.

You and my soul are one
I am deeply connected to my child, body and soul, and always will be.

Through all the time and history
Our love and connection will last forever, regardless of what the future holds.

Thank you, thank you
I am grateful for my child's presence in my life, and all the joy they bring to me and others.