Magic System's recordings, in the Zouglou dance style, have featured in the charts throughout Africa (selling over 1.5 million CDs), the West Indies and in France, where the band became one of the most popular modern African artists.
Africa
Magic System Lyrics
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Te chanter
Peace and love in my Africa
Peace and love in my Africa
On va te chanter
Te chanter
Peace and love in my Africa
Peace and love in my Africa
Parler des gains et de la famine
Et le soir quand j'allume la télé
Je vois la misère de cette famille
Africa berceau de l'humanité
Il est temps pour toi de te lever
Au cas jamais on parle plus de guerre
Plus jamais ça sur mon continent
On va te chanter
Te chanter
Peace and love in my Africa
Peace and love in my Africa
On va te chanter
Te chanter
Peace and love in my Africa
Peace and love in my Africa
Notre maman Africa est malade
Elle a besoin de tous ses enfants
Nous ne voulons plus voir ses dégâts
Qu'elle redevienne cette terre d'espérance
Africa de Nelson Mandela
Vois tu tes enfants s'entretuer
Main dans la main nous devons l'aider
On a espoir que ça va changer
On va te chanter
Te chanter
Peace and love in my Africa
Peace and love in my Africa
On va te chanter
Te chanter
Peace and love in my Africa
Peace and love in my Africa
On va te chanter
Te chanter
Peace and love in my Africa
Peace and love in my Africa
On va te chanter
Te chanter
Peace and love in my Africa
Peace and love in my Africa
The lyrics to Magic System's song "Africa" embody a plea for peace and love in the continent that is home to the cradle of humanity—Africa. The singers express their heartbreak at the state of the continent, with news reports of gains and famine every morning and images of poverty and misery on TV every night. They call on Africa to rise up and put an end to war and conflict, to unite and work together to rebuild the continent and make it a land of hope once more.
The lyrics are an ode to Africa, its diversity, and its potential. The song acknowledges the challenges that Africa has faced and continues to face, but it also celebrates the resilience and spirit of the people who call it home. It is a rallying cry for unity and cooperation, for all Africans to put aside their differences and work towards a brighter future. The repetition of the phrase "On va te chanter, te chanter, Peace and love in my Africa" reinforces the message that the time for war and division is over, and the time for peace and love has come.
Overall, Magic System's "Africa" is a powerful and deeply emotional song that resonates with anyone who loves Africa and its people. It is a reminder that no matter how difficult things may seem, there is hope for a better tomorrow if we work together towards a shared goal.
Line by Line Meaning
On va te chanter
We will sing to you
Te chanter
Sing to you
Peace and love in my Africa
We want peace and love in Africa
Tous les matins j'entends parler à la radio
Every morning I hear on the radio
Parler des gains et de la famine
Talking about gains and famine
Et le soir quand j'allume la télé
And in the evening when I turn on the TV
Je vois la misère de cette famille
I see the misery of this family
Africa berceau de l'humanité
Africa, cradle of humanity
Il est temps pour toi de te lever
It is time for you to rise
Au cas jamais on parle plus de guerre
In case we never speak of war again
Plus jamais ça sur mon continent
Never again on my continent
Notre maman Africa est malade
Our mother Africa is sick
Elle a besoin de tous ses enfants
She needs all her children
Nous ne voulons plus voir ses dégâts
We don't want to see her damages anymore
Qu'elle redevienne cette terre d'espérance
Let her become again this land of hope
Africa de Nelson Mandela
Africa of Nelson Mandela
Vois tu tes enfants s'entretuer
Do you see your children killing each other
Main dans la main nous devons l'aider
Hand in hand we must help her
On a espoir que ça va changer
We hope that it will change
Lyrics © EMI MUSIC PUBLISHING FRANCE, FIREBIRD 313 PUBLISHING, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: ETIENNE BOUEBI KOHOU, SALIF TRAORE, NARCISSE SODOUA, ADAMA FANNY, MAJIDE MAZARI, OLIVIER CASTELI
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@meissaaaa2293
Ils sont forts quand même,ils te pondent un son qui fait bouger chaque été,et ils disparaissent le reste de l'année, des génies mddr
@dorineguy662
ils y reflechisse toute l'année au prochain surment mdrr
@GU153
Peu productif mais de très bonnes qualités !
@Jazzemo75
@kiX mind c'est sur :D
@GU153
@Rayen ^^
@sandrinejazia1858
Ça va il beau
@YannM
Quand t'as un coup de blues, tu te fous cette musique à fond dans les oreilles et elle te redonne la pêche ! Merci ! :)
@dark_night6016
Yann M. Ça, j'en doute pas
@HanaD4236
Yann M. grave....
@gilbertorodriguezorejuela5365
Yann M. Le style africaine c est ce qui impressione