Hailing from Kelowna, British Columbia, Excision has spent his career dedicated to the Bass Music scene, leading and innovating in the creation of a massive, passionate Dubstep community. He is the creator of the prehistoric Lost Lands and the scenic Bass Canyon festivals, home to over 100,000 headbangers. He tours relentlessly and has headlined over 1000 shows and festivals across the globe. He has released 5 full length albums and countless EPs, singles and mixes amassing well over 2 billion lifetime streams. He has released hundreds of other artists’ music across his new record label Subsidia, following in the footsteps of the previous Rottun Records.
Excision’s influence can be felt in every facet of the industry, and though he’s already established a legendary brand, he’s continually striving to help the community grow. “I hope the music will help more people find their home within it.” - Excision
Africa
Excision Lyrics
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Said they wanna take me down
I am an African lover, African dreamer
Just wanna live my life, life
African life, African dream
Said they wanna take me down
I am an African lover, African dreamer
Just wanna live my life, life...
Just wanna live my life
Just wanna live my life
Just wanna live my life
Just wanna live my life
African, African, African, African
Just wanna live my life
Just wanna live my life
Just wanna live my life
African, African, African, African
African life, African dream
Said they wanna take me down
I am an African lover, African dreamer
Just wanna live my life, life...
Just wanna live my life
Just wanna live my life
Just wanna live my life
Just wanna live my life
Just wanna live my life
African, African, African, African
Just wanna live my life
Just wanna live my life
Just wanna live my life
African, African, African, African
The lyrics to Excision's song Africa are about the pride in African identity. The repetition of the phrase "African life, African dream" highlights the connection between the two expressions; having a dream and living life in Africa are intertwined. The second line, "Said they wanna take me down," might indicate the struggles that African people face, both from internal and external forces. Despite these challenges, the artist declares, "I am an African lover, African dreamer," which suggests a deep-rooted love for Africa and the aspiration to achieve their dreams from being in Africa. The repeated phrase "Just wanna live my life" further emphasizes the artist's desire to live out their dream amidst potential opposition.
The overall message of the song is to embrace one's African identity, despite the potential struggles that come along with it. The phrase "African, African, African, African" repeated at the end of the song confirms the artist's love and embrace of their African culture and identity.
Line by Line Meaning
African life, African dream
I embrace and cherish my African heritage and culture; a life and dream that are intrinsically linked to the continent;
Said they wanna take me down
Refers to how external forces are seeking to disrupt or challenge the singer's way of life;
I am an African lover, African dreamer
The singer loves and is passionate about their African identity and aspirations, always striving for a better existence;
Just wanna live my life, life
Their only desire is to live their life their own way, without being dictated to by others;
Just wanna live my life
Reinforcing the idea that they crave a simple, unencumbered existence;
African, African, African, African
A proud and defiant repetition of their African roots;
Just wanna live my life
A repeated emphasis that all they aspire to is the freedom to live unburdened by external forces or outside expectations.
Contributed by Allison I. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Cristian Ortiz
Lleva 4 años que salió pero me sigue encantando este pedazo de canción 🔥
Una morra sin sentido
Seee
Flopp
7 años ya...
LadyDarkKnight2012
Had the pleasure of see this song performed live. Greatest experience of my life.
Wade Wilson
LadyDarkKnight2012 same. o still rememeber what that first drop felt like, standing 20 feet from the stage.
PLAGU3MÜSIC
Me sigue encantando esta canción 🔥🔥
Kelsey Hilton
This song hands down is one of my favorites off Virus. So chill!! 💕
Razerbag
This is one of this type of song you always remember the first time you listen to it
Damn I love it
Thanks Excision you make my headphones magical everyday since 4 years
I love your work, hope you like what you do and you will continue!
Stephen
Definitely. Heard it for the first time live and could never forget it. It's almost haunting.
keyla Yubanela
amo esta canción♡