Àfrica
Perpetuum Jazzile Lyrics


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I hear the drums echoing tonight
But she hears only whispers of some quiet conversation
She's coming in the 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 old 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 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
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
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 rains down in Africa,
I bless the rains down in Africa




I bless the rains down in Africa
Gonna take some time to do the things we never had

Overall Meaning

Perpetuum Jazzile's "Africa" is a song that has captured the imagination of music lovers around the world. The lyrics of the song are full of metaphor and symbolism, and they tell a story about a person who has travelled to Africa to find something that they have lost. The song opens with a description of the sounds of drums that echo through the night. This is followed by a description of a woman who is waiting for someone to come to her, but can only hear whispers of a quiet conversation. The singer is then described as he arrives in Africa on a moonlit night, guided by the stars. He stops an old man hoping to find ancient words or melodies, and is told that what he is looking for is waiting for him. The chorus of the song talks about the blessing of the rains down in Africa, and how it will take some time to do the things that have never been done before.


The next verse of the song describes the sounds of wild dogs crying out in the night, and the singer's desire to do what is right. He is frightened of what he has become, and seeks to cure what is deep inside of him. Once again, the chorus of the song repeats the refrain about the blessing of the rains, and the need to take time to do the things that have never been done before. The song ends by urging the singer to hurry, because the woman he is looking for is waiting for him.


Overall, "Africa" is a song that is full of rich imagery and symbolism. It speaks to the human desire to find meaning and purpose in life, and it uses the metaphor of Africa to convey this message. The song has resonated with audiences around the world, and it continues to be a popular tune that is beloved by many.


Line by Line Meaning

I hear the drums echoing tonight
The singer is hearing a rhythmic sound that echoes in the night.


But she hears only whispers of some quiet conversation
The singer believes that someone else can only hear a faint conversation amongst the sounds they're hearing.


She's coming in the 12: 30 flight
The singer knows someone is arriving on a specific flight later on.


The moonlit wings reflect the stars that guide me towards salvation
The artist is guided by the light reflecting off of wings in the moonlight and believes it is leading them towards salvation.


I stopped an old man along the way
The artist encountered an elderly man on their journey.


Hoping to find some old forgotten words or ancient melodies
The singer was hoping to come across some forgotten words or music from the past.


He turned to me as if to say 'Hurry boy, it's waiting there for you!'
The old man gave the singer advice or encouragement, urging them to hurry towards something that is waiting for them.


It's gonna take a lot to drag me away from you
The artist is committed and will not be easily separated from someone or something.


There's nothing that a hundred men or more could ever do
The artist asserts that no matter how many people try, they will not be able to separate them from whoever or whatever they're committed to.


I bless the rains down in Africa
The artist expresses gratitude for the natural occurrences in Africa, such as the rain.


Gonna take some time to do the things we never had
The singer acknowledges that there are things they have not done before and it will take some time to do them.


The wild dogs cry out in the night
The artist is hearing cries from wild dogs at night.


As they grow restless longing for some solitary company
The singer believes the wild dogs are longing for companionship but are unable to find any.


I know that I must do what's right
The singer is aware that they must make the right decision or choice.


Sure as Kilimanjaro rises like Olympus above the Serengeti
The singer uses a simile to explain that something is as certain as Kilimanjaro rising above the Serengeti.


I seek to cure what's deep inside
The artist is searching for a cure for an internal struggle they are experiencing.


Frightened of this thing that I've become
The artist is scared of who they have become or something they've discovered about themselves.


Hurry boy, she's waiting there for you
Someone is waiting for the singer and they must go quickly.


I bless the rains down in Africa
The singer once again expresses gratitude for the natural occurrences in Africa, such as the rain.


Gonna take some time to do the things we never had
The artist acknowledges that there are things they have not done before and it will take some time to do them.


I bless the rains down in Africa
The artist expresses gratitude for the natural occurrences in Africa, such as the rain.


I bless the rains down in Africa
The artist once again expresses gratitude for the natural occurrences in Africa, such as the rain.


I bless the rains down in Africa
The singer once again expresses gratitude for the natural occurrences in Africa, such as the rain.


Gonna take some time to do the things we never had
The artist acknowledges that there are things they have not done before and it will take some time to do them.




Writer(s): Desmond Child, David Paich, Jeff Porcaro, John M. Mccurry, Cyndi Lauper Copyright: Kat And Mouse Music, Music Corp. Of America Inc., Universal Polygram Int. Publishing Inc., Rising Storm Music, Hudmar Publishing CO.INC. (Re'Toto'), Rellla Music Corp.

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on Badinerie

can i see the lyrics plssssssss!

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