Africa
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this sg is all about he boy who born into Africa

The song "Africa" by Marco V O.b is an ode to the continent of Africa and its people. The opening lines of the song establish that there are people who may not be interested in the development and progress of the black race. However, the chorus greets Africa as if it were a person, asking how it is doing and expressing a desire for its well-being. The verse speaks of breaking the chains of subhuman bondage and possessing the state of mind to declare that Africa belongs to everyone. The song is a call for people to recognize Africa's greatness and to appreciate its natural resources.

The song references various historical figures such as Anthony B, Buju Banton, and Garnett Silk. The chorus invokes Mama Africa as a maternal figure, emphasizing the love and respect that should be accorded to the continent. The verses use different techniques such as repetition, alliteration, and rhyming to convey the message of the song effectively.

Line by Line Meaning

You see all dem people whey you see over deh so
Those people over there, don't mind them. They have nothing to do with the development and upliftment of our race.

Well it's Anthony B, Buju Banton and Garnett Silk
These artists are singing about Mama Africa.

Hello Mama Africa, How are you? I'm feeling fine, And I hope you're fine too
Greetings Mama Africa. I hope you're doing well and that these words bring you joy and happiness.

I will break these chains, Of their subhuman bondage
I will break the chains that have held us down and treated us as less than human.

Posses the state of mind to declare anytime, Say Mama Africa a yours and mine
We should always feel that Mama Africa belongs to us and is a part of who we are.

Own a continent no island never deh pon mi mind
I don't want an island, I want to own a piece of the continent of Africa.

This was well-orchestrated plan from long time
Our plan to take back Africa has been in the works for a long time and is well-organized.

Who say so? Marcus Mosiah Listen Mr. be, Marcus tell I
Marcus Mosiah Garvey is the one who said the Black Starliner will carry us home, and I believe him.

The sweetest things are there to be found, The golden sunshine, The wind blows around
There are many beautiful things in Africa, like the sunshine and the wind.

Oh Mama Africa you make me know what life is worth
Being in Africa and experiencing all it has to offer helps me understand the true value of life.

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