The Show
Dr. Doctor Lyrics


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My name is Pallaso from Kampala Uganda
I want to tell you my story
I almost lost my life I'm South Africa
Thank you Dr Malinga
Let's go

Africa (show me love)
Africa wo (show me love)
Africa (show me love)
Africa wo (show me love)

In Johannesburg there is palace I will never forget
Terrfontain is the place that I will never forget
Memories will never fade it seems like yesterday
When my own people almost took my life away
I remember the angry mob
I remember the sticks and stones
Wondering what did I do wrong
I almost thought my life was gone

Bathi mbulaleni mbulaleni mbulaleni
Wenzeni na wenzeni na

Africa (show me love)
Africa wo (show me love)
Africa (show me love)
Africa wo (show me love)

In africa there were no borders
These borders are bothering bothering us
Yilizwe lethu i Africa
Yilizwe lethu i Africa
Ubuntu (buphi ubuntu)
Ubuntu (humanity)
Ubuntu (buphi ubuntu)
Ubuntu ubuntu ubuntu ubuntu yhe

Africa (show me love)
Africa wo (show me love)
Africa (show me love)
Africa wo (show me love)

Africa (show me love)
Africa wo (show me love)
Africa (show me love)
Africa wo (show me love)

If we can teach how to hate
We can teach how to love
Darkness don't take out darkness only light




Hate can't take out hate only love
We are all Africans

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Dr. Doctor's song The Show featuring Pallaso from Kampala Uganda is a song that narrates the story of Pallaso and his near-death experience in South Africa. The song is a call for unity and love for Africa. The song starts with Pallaso introducing himself and expressing gratitude to Dr. Malinga for saving his life. Pallaso then goes on to recount his almost fatal experience in Terrfontain in Johannesburg, where he was almost killed by a violent mob. He recalls the sticks and stones used on him and his confusion as to what he did wrong to deserve such treatment from his fellow Africans.


The song takes a turn towards unity as Pallaso and Dr. Doctor lead the chorus, pleading for love and unity in Africa. They sing about how borders are bothering them and how there should be no borders in Africa. The chorus "Africa wo" is a call for Africa to show love to its people. The song then delves into the concept of Ubuntu, which means humanity. Pallaso and Dr. Doctor sing about how Ubuntu should be the foundation of African society and how it should guide Africans to take care of each other.


In conclusion, The Show is a powerful message of love, unity, and humanity. Pallaso's story serves as a reminder of the dangers of tribalism and the importance of Ubuntu in African society. The song is a call for Africans to love and care for each other, to show Ubuntu and promote unity.


Line by Line Meaning

My name is Pallaso from Kampala Uganda
Introducing himself as Pallaso from Kampala, Uganda


I want to tell you my story
Expressing his desire to narrate his story


I almost lost my life I'm South Africa
Admitting that he almost died in South Africa


Thank you Dr Malinga
Thanking Dr. Malinga


Let's go
Asking to begin the story


Africa (show me love)
Asking for love and support for Africa


Africa wo (show me love)
Requesting love and support for Africa in his native language


In Johannesburg there is palace I will never forget
Recalling a memorable palace in Johannesburg


Terrfontain is the place that I will never forget
Remembering a place called Terrfontain that he will never forget


Memories will never fade it seems like yesterday
Saying that the memories will always stay fresh in his mind even though it feels like it was just yesterday


When my own people almost took my life away
Expressing that his own people almost killed him


I remember the angry mob
Recalling the angry mob


I remember the sticks and stones
Remembering the sticks and stones that were thrown at him


Wondering what did I do wrong
Questioning what mistake he made to deserve such treatment


I almost thought my life was gone
Admitting that he almost died


Bathi mbulaleni mbulaleni mbulaleni
Repeating the words of the attackers, who said 'kill him, kill him, kill him'


Wenzeni na wenzeni na
Asking 'What have I done? What have I done?'


In africa there were no borders
Highlighting that borders in Africa are a recent phenomenon


These borders are bothering bothering us
Expressing how the current borders are causing issues


Yilizwe lethu i Africa
Saying 'Africa is our land' in his native language


Ubuntu (buphi ubuntu)
Talking about 'Ubuntu', a traditional African philosophy that means humanity and compassion


Ubuntu (humanity)
Defining the term 'Ubuntu' as humanity


Ubuntu (buphi ubuntu)
Asking 'where is Ubuntu?'


Ubuntu ubuntu ubuntu ubuntu yhe
Repeating 'Ubuntu' multiple times to emphasize its importance


If we can teach how to hate
Saying that if we can teach hatred, we can also teach love


We can teach how to love
Expressing that love can be taught as easily as hate


Darkness don't take out darkness only light
Saying that there is no point in fighting darkness with more darkness, only light can eliminate it


Hate can't take out hate only love
Stating that hate cannot be fought with hate, only love can combat it


We are all Africans
Reminding us that we are all brothers and sisters, irrespective of our differences




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@Keanu70494

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@Keanu70494

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@nlks100

Literally no one uses those products in Korea. Korean skincare is not a gimmick its a lifestyle. They've got skincare 10 years ahead of the west.

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