Africa
Rose Laurens Lyrics
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My heart beats faster knowing my time's come
The voodoo master waiting for nightfall
Draws signs of magic on my white woman skin
Africa, charms me with her power
Takes my soul on the midnight hour
Africa, dancing till my body burns so hot
I am dancing bare foot under a red sun
My sense is high to feel like emotion
Gazel or panther - I hear a lion roar
The voodoo goddess fills me with all her force
Africa, charms me with her power
Takes my soul on the midnight hour
Africa, dancing till my body burns so hot
Crying to the voodoo god - Africa
In tribal dwelling I lie in cool shade
From heaven opened falling the sweet rain
From danger hiding between her sharp claws
A shadow is moving bow to the voodoo law
Africa, charms me with her power
Takes my soul crying to the voodoo god - Africa, Africa
In dark deep jungle I hear the wild drum
My heart beats faster knowing my time's come
The voodoo master waiting for nightfall
The signs of magic sacrifice woman
Africa - Africa
The lyrics to Rose Laurens's song Africa depict an experience of a white woman in Africa who embraces the power of voodoo magic through dancing and surrendering herself to the continent's mysteries. The song captures a spiritual awakening where the singer is drawn by the beats of the wild drum into the dark deep jungle. The mention of the "voodoo master" and "voodoo goddess" highlights the role of African religious traditions in making the singer feel the force of the continent. The singer embraces these mystical powers by having signs of magic drawn on her white woman skin, ultimately surrendering to the voodoo god of Africa.
Laurens's portrayal of the African continent is full of enchantment and passion, which she captures in her lyrics. The singer feels so alive when she is dancing barefoot under the red sun, crying to the voodoo god of Africa. Her experience is heightened by the sounds of the gazelle, panther, and lion that she hears. It is evident from the lyrics that Africa inspires a sense of ecstasy in both its natural and mystical elements. The singer feels the presence of the voodoo god, which overwhelms her with power until her body burns so hot.
Overall, the lyrics to the song Africa by Rose Laurens provide insight into a unique cultural experience in Africa. Through her lyrics, the artist captures the beauty, mysticism, and power that the continent holds.
Line by Line Meaning
In dark deep jungle I hear the wild drum
I immerse myself in the untamed wilderness and feel the pulsating beat of the traditional drums
My heart beats faster knowing my time's come
I anticipate the impending excitement with heightened emotions
The voodoo master waiting for nightfall
The shamanic leader patiently prepares for the evening's voodoo rituals
Draws signs of magic on my white woman skin
With symbolic gestures, the voodoo master invokes magic on my pale skin
Africa, charms me with her power
The African landscape and culture seduces me with its compelling allure
Takes my soul on the midnight hour
In the dark hours of the night, Africa envelops me in its captivating essence
Africa, dancing till my body burns so hot
I dance to the captivating rhythms and movements until my body pulsates with energy
Crying to the voodoo god - Africa
I passionately cry out to the voodoo deity in honor and devotion to Africa
I am dancing bare foot under a red sun
I feel a sense of liberation and empowerment as I dance barefoot under the intense heat of a red sun
My sense is high to feel like emotion
My awareness is heightened, and I'm fully immersed in the emotional experience
Gazel or panther - I hear a lion roar
I'm surrounded by the sounds of the wild - the graceful gazelle, the powerful panther, and the mighty lion
The voodoo goddess fills me with all her force
I feel compelled by the voodoo goddess, and her divine force consumes me
In tribal dwelling I lie in cool shade
I rest in a traditional tribal home, enjoying the cool reprieve from the hot sun
From heaven opened falling the sweet rain
I enjoy the refreshing feeling of droplets from the sky, as sweet rain falls from above
From danger hiding between her sharp claws
I'm aware of lurking danger and take refuge in the claws of the voodoo goddess
A shadow is moving bow to the voodoo law
I watch as a shadowy figure pays tribute to the laws of voodoo
Africa - Africa
The overwhelming force of Africa is impossible to resist, and its pull on my soul is undeniable
Contributed by Sophia M. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@Anna_Gigee
In dark deep jungle, I hear the wild drum
My heart beats faster knowing my time's come
The voodoo master, waiting for nightfall
Draws signs of magic on my white woman skin
Africa
Charms me with her power
Takes my soul on the midnight hour
Africa
Dancing 'til my body burns so hot
Crying to the voodoo god
Africa
I am dancing barefoot under a red sun
My senses heightened to feel like emotion
Gazel or panther, I hear a lion roar
The voodoo goddess fills me with all her force
Africa
Charms me with her power
Takes my soul on the midnight hour
Africa
Dancing 'til my body burns so hot
Crying to the voodoo god
Africa
In tribal dwelling, I lie in cool shade
From heaven opened falling the sweet rain
From danger hiding between her sharp claws
A shadow is moving bow to the voodoo law
Africa
Charms me with her power
Takes my soul
Crying to the Voodo god
Africa
Africa
In dark deep jungle, I hear the wild drum
My heart beats faster knowing my time's come
The voodoo master, waiting for nightfall
Draws signs of magic, sacrifice woman
In dark deep jungle, I hear the wild drum
My heart beats faster knowing my time's come
The voodoo master, waiting for nightfall
Draws signs of magic, sacrifice woman
In dark deep jungle, I hear the wild drum
My heart beats faster knowing my time's come
The voodoo master, waiting for nightfall
Draws signs of magic, sacrifice woman
In dark deep jungle, I hear the wild drum
My heart beats faster knowing my time's come
The voodoo master, waiting for nightfall
Draws signs of magic, sacrifice woman
@jbsMUWcreations2089
This song: March 1983
Year now: March 2023
Happy 40th anniversary
@newyorkers7707
RIP Rose Laurence(1951-2018) A beautiful lady with a lovely voice
@ivailonikolov1879
80s - The best decade!
@mc77ification
Rest in Peace, Rose. Thank you for this great Track!
@claraleao5394
😳😳😳😳😳😳😳 did she die??? OMGGGG! 😨
@jexxix
@@claraleao5394 2018 :(
@claraleao5394
@@jexxix omg! What did she die from?! 🥺
@newyorkers7707
@@claraleao5394 cn u believe she would have been 72 if still alive. How time goes. RIP Rose Laurence(1951-2018) absolutely beautiful voice and a lady
@Shibamatzu
dude what happened?
@najitaveras665
Love this song! Will always remember riding in the car while it played on the radio. 1983. Didnt watch the video until years later. Respct For Rose!