Africa
Gamer's Delight Lyrics


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Si no das el trancazo tu
Te lo da el de la esquina
Lo sabes
Si no das el trancazo tu
Te lo da el de la esquina
Lo sabes

Pobre de ti
Pobre de ti ah ah
Pobre de ti
Pobre de ti aaaaaah uh ou

Si no das el trancazo tu
Te lo da el de la esquina
Lo sabes
Si no das el trancazo tu
Te lo da el de la esquina
Lo sabes

Pobre de ti
Pobre de ti ah ah
Pobre de ti
Pobre de ti aaaaaah uh ou

Estabas en la carcel
Y nadie fue ni pa'darte una visita
Estabas en la carcel
Y nadie fue ni pa'darte una visita

Pobre de ti
Pobre de ti ah ah
Pobre de ti
Pobre de ti aaaaaah

Estabas en la carcel
Y nadie fue ni pa'darte una visita
Estabas en la carcel
Y nadie fue ni pa'darte una visita

Pobre de ti
Pobre de ti ah ah




Pobre de ti
Pobre de ti aaaaaah

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Gamer's Delight's song "Africa" speak to the struggles faced by many people living in impoverished areas. The phrase "si no das el trancazo tu, te lo da el de la esquina" translates to "if you don't make it happen yourself, someone else will take advantage of you." This highlights the idea that in these communities, people must fight to survive, or else they will be taken advantage of by those who are more aggressive or cunning.


The chorus "pobre de ti" translates to "poor you," indicating a sense of pity for those who are unable to fight for themselves. The lines "estabas en la carcel y nadie fue ni pa'darte una visita" ("you were in jail and no one came to visit you") speak to the idea that in these communities, no one is there to support you unless you can prove your worth or have something to offer. The song ultimately highlights the harsh realities and struggles faced by many in underprivileged areas.


Line by Line Meaning

Si no das el trancazo tu
If you don't make the first move, someone else will exploit the opportunity before you.


Te lo da el de la esquina
Someone nearby will take advantage of the opportunity if you don't act quickly.


Lo sabes
You know it.


Pobre de ti
Poor you.


Pobre de ti ah ah
You're in a bad situation and there's nothing you can do about it.


Pobre de ti aaaaaah uh ou
You're helpless and hopeless in this situation.


Estabas en la carcel
You were in jail.


Y nadie fue ni pa'darte una visita
Nobody even came to visit you while you were in jail.




Writer(s): Paich David F, Porcaro Jeffrey T

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