Àfrica
J.M. Beriat/J.P. Goussaud Lyrics


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It's too easy to cry
When everything eventually dies
If not today then maybe tomorrow
Don't let that thought slip away
Let it come out and play
It takes you down
At the speed of sound
When you're underground
You never think you'll get out

Up and around
Then it goes down
The thought that you found
Takes you to town
Smashes your face, burns at your heart
Then you go home and turn it in to art

It's not easy to die
No matter how down you are you eventually rise
If not today then maybe tomorrow
Don't let that soul get away
Let it fly till your dying day
This is the chance
For one last glance
Why we entrance

Don't cry for the time you lost in your life
The money is spent on the cheap white lies
Kiss them goodbye and see what's left
I know it's you, I know it's you





I'm blistering to winds coming in from Africa to Málaga

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of J.M. Beriat/J.P. Goussaud's song Africa are full of powerful messages of hope and resilience in the face of life's struggles. The song starts by acknowledging the inevitability of death and how it can be easy to be overcome by sadness when we think about that fact. The lyrics then shift towards encouraging the listener not to give up on their dreams or their soul, reminding them that if they can hold on just a little bit longer, things might turn around. The theme of perseverance is carried through to the end of the song, with a message to not dwell on the past, but to focus on what comes next.


The lyrics are full of poetic metaphors, such as "It takes you down at the speed of sound, when you're underground you never think you'll get out" which conjures images of being trapped in a dark place and feeling like there's no way out. The imagery in the song is vivid and emotive, with lines like "Smashes your face, burns at your heart" painting a visceral picture of the pain that life can inflict on us. The final line of the chorus, "I'm blistering to winds coming in from Africa to Málaga" is a potent image of someone being propelled forward by the fierce, unstoppable force of nature.


Overall, Africa is a song that encourages us to keep pushing forward, even in the face of hardship and adversity. It reminds us that life is full of ups and downs, and that it's important to hold onto hope and never give up on what we truly want.


Line by Line Meaning

It's too easy to cry
Expressing emotions can sometimes feel too effortless


When everything eventually dies
No matter how long something lasts, it's inevitable that it will come to an end


If not today then maybe tomorrow
Things may not go as planned, but there is always hope for the future


Don't let that thought slip away
Hold onto positive thoughts and don't let them escape your mind


Let it come out and play
Give those positive thoughts the freedom to influence your actions and behaviors


It takes you down
Negative thoughts and emotions can be overwhelming


At the speed of sound
These emotions can come on suddenly and with great force


When you're underground
Being buried in your emotions can make it difficult to envision a way out


You never think you'll get out
It can be hard to see beyond the immediate, overwhelming emotions


Up and around
Life can be full of ups and downs


Then it goes down
There are inevitable difficulties and moments of sadness


The thought that you found
Positive and inspiring thoughts can be discovered during the tough times


Takes you to town
These thoughts can feel electrifying and invigorating


Smashes your face, burns at your heart
Despite the positive thoughts, there is still pain and hardship


Then you go home and turn it in to art
Channeling those difficult experiences into art can be therapeutic and healing


It's not easy to die
Death is a challenging concept to come to terms with


No matter how down you are you eventually rise
Even in the darkest of times, there is hope for the future and for things to improve


Don't let that soul get away
Don't let go of the part of yourself that makes you unique and special


Let it fly till your dying day
Embrace that part of yourself for as long as you have left to live


This is the chance
Every moment is an opportunity


For one last glance
Make the most of every opportunity and don't leave anything unfinished


Why we entrance
It's important to stay engaged and captivated by life


Don't cry for the time you lost in your life
Don't dwell on past regrets, but instead focus on the present and future


The money is spent on the cheap white lies
Don't waste time or money on things that aren't fulfilling or meaningful


Kiss them goodbye and see what's left
Let go of the unimportant things in your life and see what truly matters


I know it's you, I know it's you
Trust in yourself and your own instincts


I'm blistering to winds coming in from Africa to Málaga
I am filled with renewed energy and spirit, as if freshly blown in from Africa to Málaga




Lyrics © SC PUBLISHING DBA SECRETLY CANADIAN PUB.
Written by: Elin Margareta Elisabet Kastlander, Joakim Stefan Benon

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Comments from YouTube:

Mike D.

:) funny voice ...... have a nice day :)

Le Chattois SX 900

+Michał Długoszek Oui amusant a faire, Souvenir d'un Groupe Folklorique Africain que j'ai vu, mais difficile a imiter sur le Tyros. Merci de l'écoute.
Très très FUNNY
Amicalement