Àfrica
The Legendary Meters (&the J.B. Horns) Lyrics
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When everything eventually dies
If not today then maybe tomorrow
Don't let that thought slip away
Let it come out and play
It takes you down
At the speed of sound
When you're underground
Up and around
Then it goes down
The thought that you found
Takes you to town
Smashes your face, burns at your heart
Then you go home and turn it in to art
It's not easy to die
No matter how down you are you eventually rise
If not today then maybe tomorrow
Don't let that soul get away
Let it fly till your dying day
This is the chance
For one last glance
Why we entrance
Don't cry for the time you lost in your life
The money is spent on the cheap white lies
Kiss them goodbye and see what's left
I know it's you, I know it's you
I'm blistering to winds coming in from Africa to Málaga
The song "Africa" by The Legendary Meters (&the J.B. Horns) has a profound and poignant message about life and death. The song highlights the inevitability of death and encourages listeners not to waste their time crying over things that have already passed, but instead to grasp the present moment and turn it into something beautiful.
The lyrics start by stating that it's easy to cry when everything eventually dies. The line "if not today then maybe tomorrow" reinforces the concept that death is inevitable and could happen at any moment. The song encourages listeners not to let thoughts pass them by, but instead to let them out and embrace them since they can quickly bring one down at the speed of sound. Life can sometimes be harsh and unforgiving, and the lyrics illustrate this by comparing life's ups and downs to a roller coaster ride.
The song encourages listeners to embrace life, to let their soul fly until their dying day. The line "Don't cry for the time you lost in your life, the money is spent on the cheap, white lies" is a poignant reminder that life is short, and one should spend their time wisely, doing things they enjoy and being in the moment. Lastly, the song ends by saying, "I'm blistering to winds coming in from Africa to Málaga," which represents the hope for a new beginning and fresh start.
Line by Line Meaning
It's too easy to cry
It's effortless to get emotional
When everything eventually dies
All things will eventually come to an end
If not today then maybe tomorrow
If things don't change today then there is always tomorrow
Don't let that thought slip away
Keep that idea in mind
Let it come out and play
Express and explore that idea
It takes you down
The idea can bring you down emotionally
At the speed of sound
Quickly and powerfully
When you're underground
When you're feeling low and lost
You never think you'll get out
You can't imagine overcoming it
Up and around
The rollercoaster ride of life
Then it goes down
Then comes a difficult time
The thought that you found
The idea you've discovered
Takes you to town
Completely consumes you
Smashes your face, burns at your heart
Brings great pain and distress
Then you go home and turn it in to art
You channel that pain into creativity
It's not easy to die
It's difficult to give up or change
No matter how down you are you eventually rise
Things can always get better
Don't let that soul get away
Hold on to your true self
Let it fly till your dying day
Be true to yourself for your whole life
This is the chance
This is the opportunity
For one last glance
For one final look back
Why we entrance
Why we are captivated
Don't cry for the time you lost in your life
Don't regret the past
The money is spent on the cheap white lies
Don't waste money on things that don't matter
Kiss them goodbye and see what's left
Let go of those things and see what truly matters
I know it's you, I know it's you
I know that you are the one who can make positive changes in your life
I'm blistering to winds coming in from Africa to Málaga
I'm ready and excited to take on new experiences and challenges
Lyrics © SC PUBLISHING DBA SECRETLY CANADIAN PUB.
Written by: Elin Margareta Elisabet Kastlander, Joakim Stefan Benon
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