Africa
Karl Wolf featuring Culture Lyrics


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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

Run di track
Ah dem wan fi try and hold mi back
Mi say wolf and culture gwan to di top
Ride di track
The riddim is sweet and di dancehall hot
Crowd of people never wan we fi stop
Run di track
Ah we run di show
Mi say we run di shop
We ah di don numba one and mi say we run dat
We ah the king inna di place
Mi say ride pon di shock
Put your hand inna di air we ah gon burn down di spot

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

And as I'm walking through the subway
All I feel is everybody's piercing eyes (piercing eyes)
I'm following the footsteps all I can imagine is that I'm a guy
You never know maybe she's afraid
And everything around her is so damn fake
I feel like that we've met before
Hurry boy she's waiting

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 sun is rising on east side and every former life is waking up
The feeling of seclusion makes you wanna dream away and fall in love
She drags you in, not afraid
Everything feels like fate
What wrong with you, don't let her go
Hurry boy it's waiting

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
We're gonna take some time to do the things we never had

Hurry boy it's waiting there for you

(Down in A) It's gonna take a lot to drag me away from you (Oh)
There's nothing that a hundred men or more could ever do (No oh.)
I bless the rains down in Africa (Rains down in Africa)
I bless the rains down in Africa (Oh bless the rains)
I bless the rains down in Africa (Down in Africa)




I bless the rains down in Africa (Down in Africa)
We're take some time to do the things we never had

Overall Meaning

The lyrics "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," is a depiction of the determination of the singer to remain loyal to a person or a place. The phrase 'bless the rains down in Africa' represents the joy and happiness the singer feels about Africa. It could also mean that the singer is thankful for the beauty of nature in Africa, and the phrase 'gonna take some time to do the things we never had' implies a long-term commitment to exploring the beautiful things Africa possesses. The use of the phrase 'a hundred men or more could ever do' stresses the singer's loyalty and how they are not willing to let anything get in the way of their commitment.


The rap part of the song, "Run di track/ Ah dem wan fi try and hold mi back/ Mi say wolf and culture gwan to di top/ Ride di track/ The riddim is sweet and di dancehall hot/ Crowd of people never wan we fi stop/ Run di track/ Ah we run di show/ Mi say we run di shop/ We ah di don numba one and mi say we run dat/ We ah the king inna di place/ Mi say ride pon di shock/ Put your hand inna di air we ah gon burn down di spot" is a reaffirmation of the singer's claim to be the best. 'Run di track' is an expression of the singer's confidence and readiness to run things the best way they know-how. The use of Patois in the rap section also enhances the song's African feel, making it more relatable to the African audience.


Overall, 'Africa' is a song that depicts love, loyalty, and a longing to explore the beauty that Africa possesses.


Line by Line Meaning

It's gonna take a lot to drag me away from you
I am so committed to being with you that it would take great effort to keep me away from you.


There's nothing that a hundred men or more could ever do
No matter how many people try to stop me from being with you, they will never succeed.


I bless the rains down in Africa
I appreciate the natural beauty found in Africa, particularly the rain.


Gonna take some time to do the things we never had
We need to make time to do new things together and explore new facets of our relationship.


Run di track
Let's get started with the track.


Ah dem wan fi try and hold mi back
Some people want to stop me from succeeding.


Mi say wolf and culture gwan to di top
I believe that Wolf and Culture will rise to the top of the music industry.


Ride di track
Let's continue with the track.


The riddim is sweet and di dancehall hot
The music is great and the dancehall atmosphere is lively and enjoyable.


Crowd of people never wan we fi stop
The audience is engaged and does not want us to stop performing.


Ah we run di show
We are in control of the performance and the audience is following our lead.


Mi say we run di shop
I believe that we are in charge of the music industry and the direction it takes.


We ah di don numba one and mi say we run dat
We are the best and the number one in the industry, and we are definitely leading the way.


We ah the king inna di place
We are the rulers and leaders of the music industry in the area.


Mi say ride pon di shock
Let's continue to impress our audience and surprise them with our talent.


Put your hand inna di air we ah gon burn down di spot
Raise your hands and let's create an explosive atmosphere and unforgettable experience.


And as I'm walking through the subway
As I walk through the subway, I sense that everyone is watching me.


All I feel is everybody's piercing eyes (piercing eyes)
I sense that everyone is staring at me intently and with a critical gaze.


I'm following the footsteps all I can imagine is that I'm a guy
As I walk, I put myself in someone else's shoes and imagine what life could be like for them.


You never know maybe she's afraid
It's possible that the woman I'm thinking of is scared and that's why she's holding back.


And everything around her is so damn fake
Perhaps she feels that everything around her is fake or superficial, which makes her reluctant to open up.


I feel like that we've met before
It seems like I have a connection with this woman, even if we may not have met before.


Hurry boy she's waiting
We need to move quickly because the woman I'm interested in is waiting for us.


The sun is rising on east side and every former life is waking up
The sun is rising on the east side of Africa and people are waking up and starting their day.


The feeling of seclusion makes you wanna dream away and fall in love
The sense of being isolated or alone can cause someone to daydream and seek love and companionship.


She drags you in, not afraid
This woman has a bold and fearless personality and draws you in with her charisma.


Everything feels like fate
It seems like every event that led to you meeting this woman was destined to happen.


What wrong with you, don't let her go
What is stopping you from pursuing this woman? Don't let her slip away.


Hurry boy it's waiting
We need to take action quickly because the opportunity is waiting for us.


(Down in A) It's gonna take a lot to drag me away from you (Oh)
It would be very difficult to keep me away from you, no matter what obstacles may arise.


There's nothing that a hundred men or more could ever do (No oh.)
No matter how many people try to interfere with our relationship, they could never come between us.


I bless the rains down in Africa (Rains down in Africa)
I find great joy and beauty in the rainfall that occurs in Africa.


I bless the rains down in Africa (Oh bless the rains)
I appreciate the gift of rain in Africa, which provides growth and nourishment for the land.


I bless the rains down in Africa (Down in Africa)
The rainfall that occurs in Africa is a blessing and greatly appreciated.


We're take some time to do the things we never had
We will make time to explore new experiences and enjoy our lives together.


Hurry boy it's waiting there for you
Don't miss out on the opportunity that is waiting for you, act quickly.




Lyrics Β© BMG Rights Management
Written by: Carl Samah, David Paich, Jeffrey Porcaro

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Comments from YouTube:

@blink5ever

he ate this so bad that i thought this was the original song for so long

@HaleefI

15 years down the line and this is still the best version than one that's there now. Miss the old days..

@andrearadulescu6851

No one:

Canadian radio stations in 2010:

@ironically-rs9kz

i hate how accurate this is

@ericleeSupSayK

Radio has this on in 2007 bud

@andrearadulescu6851

@@ericleeSupSayK I was 1 in 2007 bud

@maximusdominus2826

F for my respects to you guys lmaoo

@timothy8142

America too. First heard it in 2011. I thought it was fire. I think it still is fire.

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@xKillshotYT

Anyone in 2023 listening to this masterpiece and recalling their school days?

@RockStar-ve2jg

Anyone 2020 listing to these lovely song ❀️❀️❀️❀️

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