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.
Children of Africa
Magic System Lyrics
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Ensemble levez-vous
Children of Africa, espoir
Et avenir
On vient tous du ghetto
On n′a pas droit au veto
On demande qu'une seule
Chose
Children of Africa,
Ensemble levez-vous
Children of Africa, espoir
Et avenir
A chacun le don de soi
Pour le bonheur d'un
Enfant
Donnons-leur de la joie
Pour aller de l'avant
Children of Africa,
Ensemble levez-vous
Children of Africa, espoir
Et avenir
On vient tous du ghetto
On n′a pas droit au veto
On demande qu′une seule
Chose
La joie, la vie et l'amour
Oh Africa, levez-vous oh
Africa, levez-vous
"Children of Africa" by Magic System is an anthem of hope, unity and joy for the people of Africa. The song empowers the people who have come from the ghetto areas and who are often excluded from society. It urges them to rise up and stand together as one, to demand for only one thing - happiness, life, and love. The lyrics highlight that everyone has a part to play in making the world a better place by contributing to the happiness of a child. The song encourages the people of Africa to give their best for the happiness of these children, so that they too can move forward towards a brighter future.
Throughout the song each line emphasizes the importance of solidarity and the value of every individual’s contribution for the betterment of the society. The song reminds the people that they have the potential to make significant change in the world, and encourages them to strive hard to achieve it. The repetition of the phrase, "Children of Africa, ensemble levez-vous" stresses the power of unified movement that can foster community and bring about change.
"Children of Africa" has become a symbol of hope and unity, as the song is often used for events promoting peace, love, and unity across the African continent. It is widely popular across various countries in Africa and is often seen as an anthem of hope for the future of the continent.
Line by Line Meaning
Children of Africa,
Addressing the youth of Africa,
Ensemble levez-vous
Rise together,
Children of Africa, espoir
As a beacon of hope,
Et avenir
And promise for the future.
On vient tous du ghetto
We all come from humble beginnings,
On n′a pas droit au veto
Without privilege or say in matters,
On demande qu'une seule chose
We only ask for one thing,
La joie, la vie et l′amour
Joy, life, and love.
A chacun le don de soi
Everyone has something to contribute,
Pour le bonheur d'un enfant
For the happiness of a child.
Donnons-leur de la joie
Let's give them joy,
Pour aller de l'avant
To move forward.
Oh Africa, levez-vous oh
Oh Africa, rise up,
Africa, levez-vous
Africa, rise up.
Writer(s): Pascal Koeu, Adama Fanny, Etienne Bouebi Kohou, Salif Traore, Narcisse Sodoua
Contributed by William P. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@samiracisse8958
A chaque fois que j'écoute cette .chanson sa me rappelle des souvenirs quand j'me vois dans la vidéo et maintenant c'est pas pareil quel changement j'suis choquée l'être humain change tellement
@jeancharlesehuivevo5942
trop cool a mgic system africa
@siakatoure6309
tres bon clip et tres belle chanson.vs etes vraiment magique
@chlorchupaschps7672
j'aime bien cette muique elle me touche enormement
@PersianBebij
Respect from Germany! :)
@jhonlepretemoonsieur7259
Ce sont me fais rappelle de mon enfance quand je tais chez mon père adoptif la souffrance totale
@christellewatrin6585
tres belle chanson j adore tro
@cocciflo
L'espoir est l'Avenir !!!!! Superbe chanson Magic System................. RESPECT
@plusbellelavie17
Magnfique hommage lors du concert !!! Un merveilleux moment !!! J'adore les Magic System, c'est un groupe qui lie paroles touchantes et un bon rythme !! Merci à eux !!
@cindy.prieur
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