Africa
Lutan Fyah feat. Sly & Robbie Lyrics
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When will cfrica unite
Children scattered abroad over land and sea
When will cfrica unite
I shout aloud
and cry from a broken voice
They keep on attacking the door
mashing we up
When peace is the answer
they show no love
but together we stand
with all of the above
Some cheap, some cheeky
never get enough
jealousy exposure
getting us down
like one to another
we have to calm down
tolerate let love surround
Big big question for you and me
When will cfrica unite
Children scattered abroad
over land and see
When will cfrica unite
Yeah we need one continent
One flow
One kind of currency
made from gold
One chain link
east, west, north and south
interway rail system
from here to Cairo
cfrica nah need not a head
nah a loan
Free up every border
a no tribal zone
and make sure you tell WHO
black man don't need vaccine
oh no
Big big question for you and me
When will cfrica unite
Children scattered abroad
over land and see
When will cfrica unite
Big big question for you and me
When will cfrica unite
Children scattered abroad
over land and see
When will cfrica unite
I shout aloud
and cry from a broken voice
They keep on attacking the door
Me see all sort of conflict
mashing we up
When peace is the answer
they show no love
but together we stand
with all of the above
Some cheap, some cheeky
never get enough
jealousy exposure
getting us down
like one to another
we have to calm down
tolerate let love surround
Big big question for you and me
When will cfrica unite
Children scattered abroad
over land and see
When will cfrica unite
What a big question for you and me
When will cfrica unite
Children scattered abroad over land and sea
When will cfrica unite
I shout aloud
and cry from a broken voice
The song "Africa" by Lutan Fyah feat. Sly & Robbie is a call for unity among African countries and their people. The lyrics express a deep longing for a borderless continent that is free from conflict and tribalism. The song opens with the question "What a big question for you and me, when will Africa unite?" which sets the tone for the rest of the song. The singer laments the fact that African children are scattered all over the world, and calls for a unification that would bring them together. He goes on to describe the various conflicts and challenges that African countries face, such as attacks on their borders and inter-tribal conflict.
The chorus repeats the question of when Africa will unite, underscoring the urgency of this situation. The singer suggests various ways in which this unification could take place, including a single currency made from gold and an intercontinental rail system from east to west and north to south. The song also touches on the issue of vaccinations and the belief that Black people don't need them. The lyrics call for tolerance, love, and peace to surround African people as they work towards unification.
Line by Line Meaning
What a big question for you and me
It's a complex topic that requires deep thought and action from all of us
When will Africa unite
When will the nations of Africa come together as one
Children scattered abroad over land and sea
Africans are scattered around the world due to displacement, migration, and other factors
I shout aloud and cry from a broken voice
The artist is emotionally invested and passionate about this issue, despite feeling drained or exhausted
They keep on attacking the door
External forces are blocking or hindering Africa's unification and growth
Me see all sort of conflict mashing we up
The numerous conflicts within and outside of Africa are tearing the continent and its people apart
When peace is the answer they show no love
Instead of prioritizing peaceful solutions to problems, people continue to act selfishly and without empathy
But together we stand with all of the above
Unity and collaboration is the key to overcoming these challenges
Some cheap, some cheeky never get enough
Some people are motivated by greed and self-interest, and never feel satisfied with what they have
Jealousy exposure getting us down
Envy and mistrust are contributing to the disunity and struggle within Africa
Like one to another we have to calm down tolerate let love surround
We must treat each other with kindness, understanding, and acceptance in order to move forward
Yeah we need one continent One flow One kind of currency made from gold One chain link east west north and south interway rail system from here to Cairo
Africa needs to establish uniformity and infrastructure to facilitate trade and travel across the continent
Africa nah need not a head nah a loan Free up every border a no tribal zone and make sure you tell WHO black man don't need vaccine oh no
African nations should prioritize self-determination and collaboration over dependence on outside assistance or interference
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