* 1978 : Haile I Hymn [Chapter 1] - Mango Records
* 1979 : Are We a Warrior - Mango Records
* 1983 : Tell It to the Children - Tree Roots
* 1990 : Africa - RAS
* 1995 : Live in Paris - Tree Roots
* 1996 : Sings Bob Marley - Com Four
* 2003 : Roots of Love - Melodie
Africa
Ijahman Levi Lyrics
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Far in the east, and it's my place of rest
Take a look at the map of the world
You will see I and I place by far
Culture bless, is rare [?]
Please know yourself
Oh oh oh Rastafari
Sat in the sun, with our golden locks and smiles
Up up up and away we go
The green herbs are always there in the valley
While dancers blessed in braids and sing [?]
Let us all sing in one harmony
And give thanks and praise to the most high God and King
Africa, Africa, Africa, oh
Africa for I
Africa, oh
Africa for I and I
I and I, I and I, in Africa
There's a land that's been written up in many a songs
Far in the east, and it's my place of rest
Take a look at the map of the world
You will see I & I place by far
Culture bless, is rare [?]
Please know yourself
Oh oh oh Africa
Open the gate, let us relate, I'm a true born Rasta man
On a mission I was sent to tell it to the children
Lets all live, enlightened to build our roots and culture [?]
The green herbs are always there in the valley
While dancers blessed in braids and sing [?]
Let us all sing in one harmony
And give thanks and praise to the most high God and King
Africa, Africa...
The song "Africa" by Ijahman Levi is a tribute to the continent of Africa and its people. The lyrics speak of Africa as a place of rest and a blessed land that has been the subject of many songs. The singer encourages everyone to take a look at the map of the world and recognize the importance of Africa in world history and culture. The chorus repeats the word "Africa" as a celebration of the continent and its people. The song also praises the Rastafari movement and its connection to Africa, specifically mentioning the river Nile and the golden locks of its people.
The lyrics of "Africa" draw attention to the beauty and richness of Africa, both in its natural surroundings and its cultural heritage. The green herbs in the valley and the dancers with braids are symbols of the vibrancy and uniqueness of African culture. The song suggests that by acknowledging and celebrating this culture, people can learn to live in harmony and express gratitude to a higher power.
Overall, "Africa" is a song that celebrates the richness of Africa and its people, while emphasizing the importance of culture and harmony. It speaks to the power of music and cultural expression to connect people across borders and unite them in a shared appreciation of the beauty of the world around them.
Line by Line Meaning
There's a land that's been written up in many a songs
There is a place that has been celebrated in countless songs.
Far in the east, and it's my place of rest
This place is located in the eastern part of Africa and is a peaceful haven for me.
Take a look at the map of the world
If you examine a world map,
You will see I and I place by far
you will notice that my country is superior to many others.
Culture bless, is rare [?]
Our culture is unique and special.
Please know yourself
I urge you to discover and understand your true identity.
Oh oh oh Rastafari
A reference to the Rastafarian religion which is deeply connected to African culture.
Do you remember the time pass by how we sail the river Nile?
Remember when we navigated the Nile river in days gone by?
Sat in the sun, with our golden locks and smiles
Enjoying the warmth of the sun and basking in our natural beauty.
Up up up and away we go
We are ready to embark on another adventure.
The green herbs are always there in the valley
The valley is abundant with lush green vegetation.
While dancers blessed in braids and sing [?]
The people here are joyful and love to dance and sing.
Let us all sing in one harmony
Let us unify our voices and sing together.
And give thanks and praise to the most high God and King
Let us express our gratitude and worship to the divine creator.
Africa, Africa, Africa, oh
Africa, the continent I am deeply connected to.
Africa for I
Africa is where I belong.
Africa, oh
African culture is so captivating.
Africa for I and I
Africa is home to my fellow compatriots and I.
I and I, I and I, in Africa
We, as a collective entity, have a deep sense of belonging in Africa.
Oh oh oh Africa
Another reference to the beauty and greatness of the African continent.
Open the gate, let us relate, I'm a true born Rasta man
Let us communicate openly and share our common experiences as Rastafarians.
On a mission I was sent to tell it to the children
I have a divine mission to pass down knowledge and teach younger generations about our culture.
Let's all live, enlightened to build our roots and culture [?]
We should all strive to live meaningful and enlightened lives to enhance our culture's richness.
Contributed by Madelyn E. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@eddymanijean6794
Africa
Ijahman Levi
There's a land that's been written up in many a songs
Far in the east, and it's my place of rest
Take a look at the map of the world
You will see I and I place by far
Culture bless, is rare [?]
Please know yourself
Oh oh oh Rastafari
Do you remember the time pass by how we sail the river Nile?
Sat in the sun, with our golden locks and smiles
Up up up and away we go
The green herbs are always there in the valley
While dancers blessed in braids and sing [?]
Let us all sing in one harmony
And give thanks and praise to the most high God and King
Africa, Africa, Africa, oh
Africa for I
Africa, oh
Africa for I and I
I and I, I and I, in Africa
There's a land that's been written up in many a songs
Far in the east, and it's my place of rest
Take a look at the map of the world
You will see I & I place by far
Culture bless, is rare [?]
Please know yourself
Oh oh oh Africa
Open the gate, let us relate, I'm a true born Rasta man
On a mission I was sent to tell it to the children
Lets all live, enlightened to build our roots and culture [?]
The green herbs are always there in the valley
While dancers blessed in braids and sing [?]
Let us all sing in one harmony
And give thanks and praise to the most high God and King
Africa, Africa...
@eddymanijean6794
Africa
Ijahman Levi
Il y a une terre qui a été écrite dans beaucoup de chansons
Loin Ă lâest, et câest mon lieu de repos
Jetez un coup dâĆil Ă la carte du monde
Tu verras que je et moi placerons de loin
La culture bĂ©nit, câest rare [ ?]
Sâil vous plaĂźt, connaissez-vous
Oh oh oh Rastafari
Vous souvenez-vous du temps qui passe et de la façon dont nous naviguons sur le Nil ?
Assis au soleil, avec nos mÚches dorées et nos sourires
Haut, haut, haut et câest parti
Les herbes vertes sont toujours là dans la vallée
Tandis que les danseurs bénissaient dans des tresses et chantaient [ ?]
Chantons tous dâune mĂȘme harmonie
Et rendez grĂąces et louanges au Dieu et Roi TrĂšs-Haut
Afrique, Afrique, Afrique, oh
LâAfrique pour I
LâAfrique, oh
LâAfrique pour moi et moi
Moi et moi, moi et moi, en Afrique
Il y a une terre qui a été écrite dans beaucoup de chansons
Loin Ă lâest, et câest mon lieu de repos
Jetez un coup dâĆil Ă la carte du monde
Vous verrez que je et je place de loin
La culture bĂ©nit, câest rare [ ?]
Sâil vous plaĂźt, connaissez-vous
Oh oh oh Afrique
Ouvrez la porte, racontons-le, je suis un vrai homme rasta né
En mission, jâai Ă©tĂ© envoyĂ© pour le raconter aux enfants
Faisons tous vivre, éclairés pour construire nos racines et notre culture [ ?]
Les herbes vertes sont toujours là dans la vallée
Tandis que les danseurs bénissaient dans des tresses et chantaient [ ?]
Chantons tous dâune mĂȘme harmonie
Et rendez grĂąces et louanges au Dieu et Roi TrĂšs-Haut
LâAfrique, lâAfrique...
@jahsoja5603
Humble African! give thanks and praise to the almighty God. Africa is where I'm from!!
@kawikahob1
Tony357ish, we share the dream, rasta. That has been my prayer too. Sutherland is a spiritual icon in the reggae world of cool roots.... Am away from home but will be there whenever he happens to be there. Him and Prophet Teacher Joseph Hill and the CULTURE kept my spirit on the road. Will be visiting Joseph's burial site sometime next year. Big up all East African rastas.......
@sitwalawamunyima9571
Who is still Listening in 2023?
@jean-christopheskrzek3877
Me beybee love đđđđ«Ą
@holgerschulzensohn1465
A mi listn this bigtune
@michaelchisanga4985
I man still in 2024
@evelynkassama6923
me
@peterbotha5152
One of the best 12 Reggae songs ever.
@gemstoneskingdom1944
One of the most spiritual reggae tunes about the mother land... Bless up!
@carlosfaria6861
amem