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The King (real name James Brown) is a rock and roll artist from Northern Ireland, performing classic rock songs in the style of Elvis Presley.
He released Gravelands in 1998 and Return To Splendor in 2000. According to the official website Anyway You Want Me is the title of the brand new 2006 release. The new CD has a hard rock sound, with 11 new songs including "Before The World Explodes", "Space to Breath" and sort of an answer song to Elvis' "You Gave Me A Mountain" called "The Mountain Of My Dreams".
Africa
The King Lyrics
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My name is Kingsley King
It kills my heart
To see how our youth
Are dying on open seas
In the deserts, animals feed on our brothers and sisters
As they try to find a way out of Africa
What a shame
Our youth are scattered every where
Our youth dying on open sea
Where they're trying to find greener pastures
Ooh let's us make Africa better
Let's make Africa better aaa
Ohhh, Africa is all yours, Africa better
Let's us make it better, let us make Africa better
Religion and politics
They have destroyed Africa ooo
There is no education or hospitals
Our children scattered everywhere trying to survive
Ohh wowow
Guns in the air
Protesters in the street
Cops celebrating their defeated, No where to run
Cornered by flames
Social unrest overwhelms everyday
Ooh let's us make Africa better
Let's make Africa better aaa
Ohhh, Africa is all yours, Africa better
Let's us make it better, let us make Africa better
I know they makn u feel like you on the bottom
And when u lookn up you questioning where God is
Has he forgot us
We be runnin but we neva really hidin
Everywhere we go is just anutha way of dyin
History alone says the people are the power
But the power of the blood-shed belongs to Messiah
I wonder if he thought of you when the red trickled
Like the same morning dew
That he promised when the moon fizzles
Cant believe the lies they telln to da world cuz when i See yo eyes
I can see a million tales
Never lose hope cuz hope got ahold of you
Remember why you live
Christ the King is a part of you
Let's make Africa
Im saying, let us make Africa better again
Let's make Africa
Im saying, let us make Africa better again
Let's make Africa
Im saying, let us make Africa better again
The lyrics to The King's song "Africa" reflect a deep concern and sorrow for the struggles faced by the youth in Africa. The artist, Kingsley King, is deeply affected by the loss of young lives on treacherous journeys across the sea and through deserts in search of a better life outside of Africa. He expresses a sense of shame and sadness in witnessing the scattered state of African youth who are trying to survive amidst challenging circumstances.
The lyrics also highlight the destructive influence of religion and politics in Africa. Kingsley King laments the lack of access to education and healthcare, which further exacerbates the challenges faced by the children who are spread out and struggling to make it through each day. The imagery of guns in the air, protesters, and social unrest paint a picture of a society engulfed in turmoil and chaos. The song pleads for unity and calls for making Africa better again.
Despite the hardships and struggles, the song offers a message of hope. Kingsley King encourages the listener to never lose hope and to remember their worth and the strength within them. He emphasizes the connection to their heritage and the power that lies within the people. The mention of Christ the King being a part of them suggests a spiritual aspect to finding strength and resilience.
Overall, "Africa" by The King is a heartfelt plea to recognize the challenges faced by the youth in Africa, to acknowledge the destructive forces of politics and religion, and to come together to improve the continent for a brighter future.
Line by Line Meaning
Haha
An expression of amusement or irony
My name is Kingsley King
Introducing oneself as Kingsley King
It kills my heart
Causes immense emotional pain
To see how our youth
Witnessing the condition of young people
Are dying on open seas
Losing their lives while attempting to cross the sea
In the deserts, animals feed on our brothers and sisters
Wild creatures consume the bodies of fellow Africans in desert regions
As they try to find a way out of Africa
In their pursuit to escape Africa
What a shame
Expressing disappointment or disgrace
Look at our Africa aaa
Directing attention to Africa
Our youth are scattered every where
Young people are dispersed everywhere
Our youth dying on open sea
Young people losing their lives in the ocean
Where they're trying to find greener pastures
Striving to discover better opportunities
Ooh let's us make Africa better
Encouraging collective efforts to improve Africa
Let's make Africa better aaa
Advocating for the enhancement of Africa
Ohhh, Africa is all yours, Africa better
Acknowledging Africa as the rightful possession and emphasizing the need for improvement
Let's us make it better, let us make Africa better
Urging the action of enhancing Africa
Religion and politics
The influence of religious and political systems
They have destroyed Africa ooo
They have led to the downfall of Africa
There is no education or hospitals
Lack of educational institutions and medical facilities
Our children scattered everywhere trying to survive
Young ones spread out, struggling for survival
Ohh wowow
Expressing surprise or shock
Guns in the air
Firearms being raised
Protesters in the street
Demonstrators taking action on the streets
Cops celebrating their defeated, No where to run
Police rejoicing over their triumph, leaving no escape route
Cornered by flames
Trapped amidst raging fires
Social unrest overwhelms everyday
Daily existence is consumed by societal unrest
I know they makn u feel like you on the bottom
Aware of the oppression causing one to feel inferior
And when u lookn up you questioning where God is
When looking for hope, doubting the presence of God
Has he forgot us
Wondering if God has abandoned them
We be runnin but we neva really hidin
Continuously fleeing but never truly hiding
Everywhere we go is just anutha way of dyin
Every destination becomes another means of death
History alone says the people are the power
Historical evidence emphasizes that individuals possess the power
But the power of the blood-shed belongs to Messiah
The authority over bloodshed lies with the Messiah
I wonder if he thought of you when the red trickled
Questioning if the Messiah remembered them during times of bloodshed
Like the same morning dew
Comparing the bloodshed to the gentle droplets of dew
That he promised when the moon fizzles
Referring to a promise made when the moon disappears
Cant believe the lies they telln to da world cuz when i See yo eyes
Disbelieving the falsehoods spread to the world when witnessing someone's eyes
I can see a million tales
Perceiving numerous stories within a single gaze
Never lose hope cuz hope got ahold of you
Encouraging to hold onto hope as it firmly grasps them
Remember why you live
Recalling the purpose of existence
Christ the King is a part of you
Stating that Christ the King resides within them
Im saying, let us make Africa better again
Expressing the desire to improve Africa once more
Lyrics © DistroKid
Written by: Kingsley King
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@Snake02400
The ''PITBULL'' from 90's ^^
@polo_0729
No jodas,no compares a pitbull con este mitazo tiu
@demonstormgaming
and still ten times better than pitbull
@kevinspike6058
pitbull is the king africa of 2014
@Paul3117
Pitbull is okay but like anything when you ear him so much you get fed up !!!!
@wesleydegroot3764
You know you've been on YouTube for too long when you end up in this corner
@ElaborateTiger
This song should be on the GTA V Spanish radio station.
@pauladaniels273
I used to listen to this alot when I was younger, my grandmother had this song and she would play it all the time. Thinking back makes me realise that now it feels so wrong..
@nicklassthr5147
I loved this song from when i was a little kid, years after i still listen to it :) Greetings from Spain
@emilylewis5350
I remember dancing to this at school discos when I was like 6 😂 I didnt think about the meaning haha