Out of Africa
J. Barry Lyrics
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This brave and ancient land to me
And when the morning sun reveals her hills and plain
Then I see a land where children can run free
So take my hand and walk this land with me
And walk this lovely land with me
Though I am just a man, when you are by my side
Though I am just a man, when you are by my side
With the help of God, I know I can be strong
To make this land our home
If I must fight, I'll fight to make this land our own
Until I die, this land is mine
The song "Out of Africa" by J. Barry is a patriotic song that talks about the love for the land. The lyrics convey a message of immense pride that comes from owning and belonging to a particular land. The opening line "This land is mine, God gave this land to me" sets the tone for the rest of the song. It talks about how the land was bestowed upon the people by God, and it is their duty to protect it with all their might.
The singer recognizes how the land has shaped him and made him who he is, and he considers it his responsibility to protect it for future generations to come. He acknowledges that the land has its share of problems, but he is willing to fight until the end to make it his own. He calls out to the listener to join him in this journey and take his hand to walk this lovely land.
The song's message is clear: the land is the source of pride and identity for the people, and they must work tirelessly to preserve and fight for it. It emphasizes the importance of uniting together to achieve a common goal and how much strength people can muster when they have each other's support.
Line by Line Meaning
This land is mine, God gave this land to me
I believe this land belongs to me because God gave it to me
This brave and ancient land to me
This land is both strong and old, passed down to me
And when the morning sun reveals her hills and plain
When the sun rises, I see the beauty of the hills and plains
Then I see a land where children can run free
I envision a place where children have the freedom to play and live without constraint
So take my hand and walk this land with me
Join me in exploring and enjoying this land together
And walk this lovely land with me
Stroll through this absolutely beautiful land beside me
Though I am just a man, when you are by my side
Despite being an ordinary man, your presence elevates me
With the help of God, I know I can be strong
Religious faith sustains me and instills a strong conviction in myself
To make this land our home
Our hope is to transform this land into a permanent settlement
If I must fight, I'll fight to make this land our own
If I must defend this land, I will do so in order to claim it as our own
Until I die, this land is mine
I am the rightful owner of this land until death takes me
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: STUART HAMBLEN
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@GayFishYe
At the end of June, my grandma passed away. We entered her funeral service to this tune, it was the opening soundtrack to her all-time favourite movie. It's incredibly strange that she's no longer with us, but at the same time, it's all the more gratifying that she's no longer suffering. 🙏🏻
@deanneflores1387
this soundtrack came directly from heaven.....this is the one I love most......I cant believe a person wrote it.....its too much !!
@susanbannister6270
Haunting, larger than life.
@lorinashellitt3106
Ur comment made me stop to listen..I LOVE this composer ( familiar& intrigued at age 10/11) but not so familiar with this movie. I heard of it and my mom loves it but I stopped to hear what the fuss was about. Wow! I'm glad ur comment made me sit down and just "enjoy this ride ALOT MORE
@jeannieharmon628
somewhere in time, also
@citizenoftheworld6363
I live in it > travelling on the train > feeling the fresh breeze in my face.
@whitetiger1008
My favorite John Barry is "Somewhere In Time". I still cry when I listen to it, even after all these years. This one is a very close second though.
@chriswebster345
I lost my beautiful wife on the 13th of this month this peice was Her favourite ,and it will be played at Her funeral,thank God for musical creativity
@kenhatchett7645
Thinking of you friend something I went through
@MATTFL380
So sorry for your loss, I’m certain she is as beautiful as this music. May she shine down on you.
Until you meet again.
❤