Àfrica
James Farrelli feat. Sarah Menescal Lyrics
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She hears only whispers of some quiet conversation
She's coming in, 12: 30 flight
The moonlit wings reflect the stars that guide me towards salvation
I stopped an old man along the way
Hoping to find some long forgotten words or ancient melodies
He turned to me as if to say, "Hurry boy, it's waiting there for you"
It's gonna take a lot to take me away from you
I bless the rains down in Africa
Gonna take some time to do the things we never had
The wild dogs cry out in the night
As they grow restless, longing for some solitary company
I know that I must do what's right
As sure as Kilimanjaro rises like Olympus above the Serengeti
I seek to cure what's deep inside, frightened of this thing that I've become
It's gonna take a lot to drag me away from you
There's nothing that a hundred men or more could ever do
I bless the rains down in Africa
Gonna take some time to do the things we never had
Hurry boy, she's waiting there for you
It's gonna take a lot to drag me away from you
There's nothing that a hundred men or more could ever do
I bless the rains down in Africa
I bless the rains down in Africa
I bless the rains down in Africa
Gonna take some time to do the things we never had
The lyrics to James Farrelli feat. Sarah Menescal's song "Africa" use imagery of the African continent to explore themes of self-discovery and personal growth. The opening line "I hear the drums echoing tonight" sets the tone with a rhythm that suggests the singer is embarking on an adventure. The second line "She hears only whispers of some quiet conversation" introduces the idea that the singer is not alone in their journey, but there is someone else involved who is less eager or perhaps less experienced.
The singer is guided by the moonlit wings and stars towards salvation. This salvation is not in the traditional religious sense, but rather a sense of finding oneself and achieving a higher level of understanding. They encounter an old man who offers some advice, "Hurry boy, it's waiting there for you". The singer seeks to cure what's deep inside, to transform themselves into a better version of who they are. The repeated line "It's gonna take a lot to drag me away from you" emphasizes the determination and resilience needed to achieve this transformation.
Line by Line Meaning
I hear the drums echoing tonight
The sound of the drums is bouncing off the walls and can be heard clearly tonight
She hears only whispers of some quiet conversation
She can only hear bits and pieces of a hushed conversation happening around her
She's coming in, 12: 30 flight
She's arriving on a flight that lands at 12:30 in the midnight
The moonlit wings reflect the stars that guide me towards salvation
The wings of the airplane are shining in the moonlight, showing the path towards safety and liberation
I stopped an old man along the way
I encountered an elderly gentleman during my journey
Hoping to find some long forgotten words or ancient melodies
Anticipating to discover old phrases or traditional tunes that have long been overlooked
He turned to me as if to say, "Hurry boy, it's waiting there for you"
He looked towards me with an expression that conveyed, "Move fast, young man, what you're searching for is already present and ready for you"
It's gonna take a lot to take me away from you
It will require a significant amount of effort to separate me from my loved one
There's nothing that a hundred men or more could ever do
Even if a hundred or more individuals attempt to intervene, they wouldn't be capable of separating me from my loved one
I bless the rains down in Africa
I express my gratitude for the rains falling over Africa
Gonna take some time to do the things we never had
It will take some time to accomplish things that were never done before
The wild dogs cry out in the night
The canines in the wilderness howl loudly during the dark hours
As they grow restless, longing for some solitary company
As they become agitated, they seek some alone time and space to themselves
I know that I must do what's right
I realize that I have to follow my moral and ethical standards
As sure as Kilimanjaro rises like Olympus above the Serengeti
Without a doubt, Mount Kilimanjaro stands tall and majestic in the same manner as Mount Olympus above the Serengeti
I seek to cure what's deep inside, frightened of this thing that I've become
I'm attempting to solve the inner turmoil and fear that I'm experiencing due to the changes in my personality
Hurry boy, she's waiting there for you
Move quickly, young man, your significant other is waiting for you
I bless the rains down in Africa
I give gratitude for the precipitation falling over Africa
Gonna take some time to do the things we never had
It will require some duration to perform activities that were never done previously
Contributed by Chloe B. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@karlavtorlln9436
I hear the drums
Echoing tonight
But she hears only whispers of some quiet conversation
She's coming in 12: 30 flight
The moonlit wings reflect the stars that guide me towards
Salvation
I stopped an old man along the way,
Hoping to find some long forgotten words or ancinet melodies
He turned to me as if to say, Hurry boy, it's waiting there for
You
It's gonna take a lot to drag me away from you
There's nothing that a hundred men or more could ever do
I bless the rains down in Africa
Gonna take some time to do the things we never had
The wild dogs cry out in the night
As they grow restless longing for some solitary company
I know that I must do what's right
As sure as Kilimanjaro rises like Olympus above the Serangetti
I seek to cure what's deep inside, frightened of this thing that
I've become
It's gonna take a lot to drag me away from you
There's nothing that a hundred men or more could ever do
I bless the rains down in Africa
Gonna take some time to do the things we never had
{Instrumental break}
Hurry boy, she's waiting there for you
It's gonna take a lot to drag me away from you
There's nothing that a hundred men or more could ever do
I bless the rains down in Africa, I passed some rains down in
Africa
I bless the rains down in Africa, I passed some rains down in
Africa
I bless the rains down in Africa
Gonna take some time to do the things we never had
@erilsonfranca4533
Ficou muito bom!!!👍👍👍
@SantiagoDiazJ
Excelente versión!
@yourboss-kw2li
que bella voz!
@sixpackpablo
Awesome cover!
@karlavtorlln9436
I hear the drums
Echoing tonight
But she hears only whispers of some quiet conversation
She's coming in 12: 30 flight
The moonlit wings reflect the stars that guide me towards
Salvation
I stopped an old man along the way,
Hoping to find some long forgotten words or ancinet melodies
He turned to me as if to say, Hurry boy, it's waiting there for
You
It's gonna take a lot to drag me away from you
There's nothing that a hundred men or more could ever do
I bless the rains down in Africa
Gonna take some time to do the things we never had
The wild dogs cry out in the night
As they grow restless longing for some solitary company
I know that I must do what's right
As sure as Kilimanjaro rises like Olympus above the Serangetti
I seek to cure what's deep inside, frightened of this thing that
I've become
It's gonna take a lot to drag me away from you
There's nothing that a hundred men or more could ever do
I bless the rains down in Africa
Gonna take some time to do the things we never had
{Instrumental break}
Hurry boy, she's waiting there for you
It's gonna take a lot to drag me away from you
There's nothing that a hundred men or more could ever do
I bless the rains down in Africa, I passed some rains down in
Africa
I bless the rains down in Africa, I passed some rains down in
Africa
I bless the rains down in Africa
Gonna take some time to do the things we never had
@drumata1
very nice! its not annoying with lots of nagging high tone sounds
@miguelalfonsoverdiguelmore8279
Awesome!!!
@gabrielalvarez6018
Exquisito
@mishamurzik
Amazing music.......forewer
@laurentgauthier206
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐👌👍😍👏👏