Àfrica
Quartered Lyrics


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Mmm way wuh way wuh wuh
Mmm way wuh wuh wuh
Mmm way wuh wuh wuh
Mmm way wuh wuh wuh

Mmm way (woo) wuh wuh wuh (hah, woo, hah)
Mmm way (hoo) wuh wuh wuh (hah, woo, hah)
Mooh (woo, hah), mooh (woo, hah)
Mooh (woo, hah), mooh (woo, hah)
Mooh (woo, hah), mooh (woo, hah)
Mooh (woo, hah), mooh (woo, hah)

(Mooh (woo, hah), mooh (woo, hah)) Whoa-oh-oh-oh!
(Mooh (woo, hah), mooh (woo, hah)) Whoa-oh-oh-oh!
(Mooh (woo, hah), mooh (woo, hah)) Whoa-oh-oh-oh!
(Mooh (woo, hah), mooh (woo, hah)) Whoa-oh-oh-oh!
(Mooh (woo, hah), mooh (woo, hah)) Whoa-oh-oh-oh!
(Mooh (woo, hah), mooh (woo, hah)) Whoa-oh-oh-oh!

Hey

Hey, hey, hey, hey
Sift, sift
Sift through the dark
Well, I never ever wanna
Be down on my knees
Cryin, thinkin'

Clinch
Clinch to the dark
Well, I never ever wanna
Be down on my knees
Cryin', thinkin'

I can barely remember my own name
Standing alone here in thoughts of my own
And slowly, they're soundin'
The same
Soundin' the same
Breathe in, breathe out
I cannot let this in
So let's not pretend
Ah!

Startled by how your own vision is close to the ground
I've got my nose it's so close to the ground
I'm stalking you like
An animal
Animals
Breathe in, breathe out
I cannot let this in
Stop to convulse, no longer lie
You need to realize this is the end
Breathe in, breathe out
I won't let this in
Stop to convulse
Later on in the end
Heart beats, heart throbs
Heart is always in pain
Africa, these are the words
I have to say
Never again
Never again

Africa, you have him fallin' apart
He's fallin' apart all alone
In misery
Misery

Africa, you have him falling apart
Sendin' your mainline led straight to his heart
Let this indifference no longer sway
Africa, these are the words I have to
Say, say, say
Say, say, say, say
Say, say, say, say
Say, say, say, say

This can't be happening bodies divided
Want no recollection
Fallin' to pieces we're fallin' from higher
Shun away, clear the way, stay away
Left with the drum
To beat at my own wake
Shun away, clear the way, stay away
Left with the drum
To beat at my own raise

Africa, you have him fallin' apart




He's fallin' apart all alone
In misery

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of "Africa" by Quartered touches upon themes of hopelessness and despair. The opening lines of the song comprising of Mmm way wuh suggests a sense of ambiguity and uncertainty, similar to the tumultuous and confusing state of mind of the singer. The chorus phrase Mooh (woo, hah), repeated multiple times throughout the song, expresses a sense of entrapment and desperation that the character feels in his current state of being.


The singer of the song finds himself in a place of isolation and helplessness as he sifts through the dark of his own thoughts. The lyrics "Well, I never want to be down on my knees Cryin', thinkin'" further symbolizes his determination to overcome the situation he is in without any external help. However, the situation seems to be overpowering his will as he realizes that his own vision is close to the ground and he is stalking his prey, which signifies the state of his mind.


The song describes Africa as a metaphorical entity that is causing the singer's downfall. This portrayal could stem from the idea that the continent of Africa is usually associated with poverty, chaos, and suffering. The song reflects upon the complexities and difficulties that one can face in life, showcasing that it can take everything from someone if they let it. The lyrics of the song compel the listener to persevere even in the face of unimaginable adversity.


Line by Line Meaning

Mmm way wuh way wuh wuh
A vocalization with no clear meaning


Mmm way wuh wuh wuh
A vocalization with no clear meaning


Hey
An informal greeting


Hey, hey, hey, hey
A vocalization with no clear meaning


Sift, sift
A command to search or sort through something


Sift through the dark
Searching or sorting through difficult, negative emotions or situations


Well, I never ever wanna
Strongly stating what the singer does not desire


Be down on my knees
Being vulnerable or powerless


Cryin, thinkin'
Expressing sadness and introspection


Clinch
To grip tightly


Clinch to the dark
Holding onto difficult, negative emotions or situations


I can barely remember my own name
Feeling disconnected from oneself


Standing alone here in thoughts of my own
Being alone with one's thoughts


And slowly, they're soundin'
The thoughts becoming repetitive and unchanging


The same
Repeating the same experience or feeling


Breathe in, breathe out
A breathing exercise to calm oneself


I cannot let this in
Refusing to let negative emotions affect oneself


So let's not pretend
Not wanting to deceive oneself


Startled by how your own vision is close to the ground
Realizing one's own limited perspective


I've got my nose it's so close to the ground
Continuing to focus on limited details


I'm stalking you like
Following someone closely and intently


An animal
Like a predator hunting prey


Breathe in, breathe out
A breathing exercise to calm oneself


I cannot let this in
Refusing to let negative emotions affect oneself


Stop to convulse, no longer lie
Stopping the negative emotions and being honest with oneself


You need to realize this is the end
The end of a difficult situation


Later on in the end
At the end of the situation


Heart beats, heart throbs
Heartache and pain


Heart is always in pain
Suffering emotionally


Africa, these are the words
Directly addressing the continent of Africa


I have to say
Sharing a message or truth


Never again
A vow to avoid a negative experience


Africa, you have him fallin' apart
Blaming Africa for causing emotional pain


Sendin' your mainline led straight to his heart
Africa being the source of heartache


Let this indifference no longer sway
Avoiding being indifferent or apathetic


Say, say, say
Repeatedly voicing or emphasizing something


This can't be happening bodies divided
Feeling like the situation is impossible to fix


Want no recollection
Wishing to forget or erase the negative experience


Fallin' to pieces we're fallin' from higher
Losing control or power and experiencing a downfall


Shun away, clear the way, stay away
Avoiding negativity and harmful situations


Left with the drum
Continuing one's purpose or passion


To beat at my own wake
Continuing to create or perform after a negative experience


In misery
Feeling emotional pain




Lyrics © Royalty Network, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: LLOYD N JAMES JNR, MELBOURNE N MILLER, MORTIMER SOFTLEY

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