Àfrica
Mike Massé Lyrics


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I hear the drums echoing tonight
But she hears only whispers of some quiet conversation

She's coming in, 12: 30 flight
The moonlit wings reflect the stars that guide me towards salvation
I stopped an old man along the way
Hoping to find some long forgotten words or ancient melodies
He turned to me as if to say, "Hurry boy, it's waiting there for you"
It's gonna take a lot to take 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 wild dogs cry out in the night
As they grow restless, longing for some solitary company
I know that I must do what's right
As sure as Kilimanjaro rises like Olympus above the Serengeti
I seek to cure what's deep inside, frightened of this thing that I've become

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

Hurry boy, she's waiting there for you
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
I bless the rains down in Africa
(I bless the rain)
I bless the rains down in Africa
(I bless the rain)
I bless the rains down in Africa
I bless the rains down in Africa




(Ah, gonna take the time)
Gonna take some time to do the things we never had

Overall Meaning

The song "Africa" by Mike Massé is a beautiful single filled with vivid imagery depicting a journey to Africa. The opening lines, "I hear the drums echoing tonight, but she hears only whispers of some quiet conversation," suggest a disconnect between the singer and the woman he is with. As she is not able to understand or appreciate the beauty of the African music, the singer feels the urge to embark on a solo journey into the heart of Africa.


The second stanza details his journey towards salvation and how he meets an old man. The old man tells him to hurry to his destination to find what he is looking for. The chorus of the song, "I bless the rains down in Africa, gonna take some time to do the things we never had," is a powerful statement that encapsulates the hope for the future and the idea of taking time to explore and achieve the things that one has always dreamed of doing.


The verse about the wild dogs serves as a metaphor for the desire for companionship and the fear of loneliness. The closing lines of the chorus, "Gonna take some time to do the things we never had," suggest that the singer is seeking excitement and adventure in his life, and is willing to take the time needed to fulfill his dreams.


Overall, "Africa" is a powerful and meaningful song that celebrates adventure, self-discovery, and the beauty of the African continent.


Line by Line Meaning

I hear the drums echoing tonight
I hear the sound of the drums resonating in the night


But she hears only whispers of some quiet conversation
She can only perceive some murmurs of a hushed talk


She's coming in, 12:30 flight
She's arriving at the airport at half past midnight


The moonlit wings reflect the stars that guide me towards salvation
The airplane's illuminated wings mirror the stars that point the way for my redemption


I stopped an old man along the way
I met an elderly man during my journey


Hoping to find some long forgotten words or ancient melodies
Expecting to unearth some neglected expressions or ageless tunes


He turned to me as if to say, "Hurry boy, it's waiting there for you"
He gazed at me as though to express, "Quick, lad, what you're seeking is already within reach"


It's gonna take a lot to take me away from you
It will require significant effort to pull me away from your side


There's nothing that a hundred men or more could ever do
Even an army of one hundred men or more couldn't separate us


I bless the rains down in Africa
I commend the downpour from the heavens upon Africa


Gonna take some time to do the things we never had
It's going to take a while to experience the acts we never accomplished


The wild dogs cry out in the night
The untamed dogs vociferate during the nighttime


As they grow restless, longing for some solitary company
As they become agitated, yearning for companionship yet preferring solitude


I know that I must do what's right
I acknowledge that I must do what is ethical


As sure as Kilimanjaro rises like Olympus above the Serengeti
As certain as Kilimanjaro's altitude protrudes akin to Olympus above the Serengeti


I seek to cure what's deep inside, frightened of this thing that I've become
I seek to heal the innermost fear attributable to the person I turned into


Hurry boy, she's waiting there for you
Hurry up young man, she's expecting you there


Ah, gonna take the time
Ah, it's going to require time


Gonna take some time to do the things we never had
It will take time to accomplish what we didn't have before




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@mikemasse

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@stephanelavagna9527

I wish i could ! Your voice and talent are a gift...for us 😁 & HNY2019 from France...sub and big up from me 😉

@ihatekillerclowns

Will you be performing this song?

@mikemasse

Absolutely. 👍

@seant.m5318

@@mikemasse If you come to Toronto I'm totally coming. Legendary voices!

@mikemasse

@@seant.m5318 I really hope to come back soon! I loved that city when I visited a few months ago for a private event.

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@TrapMusicNow

That chorus though. WOW

@dukedalington

Amazing!!

@nitramza861

I know. Raw talent here, folks.

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