Diaspora
Tiken Jah Fakoly feat. Alpha Blondy Lyrics
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African diaspora (We need you)
Diaspora
Mama Africa diaspora (We need you)
1 :
They took us faraway from home on those ships
Across the ocean
Every field and every thorn
That we remember
Remember
Diaspora
African diaspora (We need you)
Diaspora
Mama Africa diaspora (We need you)
2 :
United we stand
We fighted before
Together let's break down the division
Unity is the key
To defend our own integrity
Our dignity
Oh, oh my dear African race
Diaspora (diaspora)
African diaspora (African diaspora)
Diaspora (diaspora)
Mama Africa diaspora (African diaspora)
We need you (Uyoyo)
Our fathers, sacrificed, (Uyoyo)
Shall lead us to the light (Uyoyo)
And we have to unite (our power's the future)
That will be our sacrifice
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Diaspora
African diaspora (We need you)
Diaspora
Mama Africa diaspora (We need you)
Diaspora (I say rise up, rise up, rise up)
African diaspora (We need you)
Diaspora (Africa is rising)
Mama Africa diaspora (We need you)
The song "Diaspora" by Tiken Jah Fakoly feat. Alpha Blondy expresses the longing and need for the African diaspora to unite and come together for the greater good of Africa. The lyrics open by acknowledging the tragic history of slavery and how it tore families apart, with many Africans forcibly taken away from their homeland across the ocean and never to be free again. The lines "Every field and every thorn that we remember" serve as a reminder of the painful memories of the past.
The song then shifts to a more uplifting tone, with the artists encouraging unity and solidarity among Africans wherever they may be. They emphasize the importance of standing together in the fight against division and for the preservation of African dignity and integrity. The repeated call for the diaspora, as well as references to sacrifices made by previous generations, suggest that the song is a call to action to younger generations to rise up and take their place in shaping the future of the African continent.
Overall, "Diaspora" is a powerful reminder of the importance of unity, cooperation, and collective action in addressing the challenges facing Africa today. It speaks both to the painful legacy of the past and the opportunities for a brighter future if Africans can come together as one.
Line by Line Meaning
They took us faraway from home on those ships
Our ancestors were taken away from their homes in Africa and brought across the ocean on ships as slaves
Across the ocean
The slaves were transported across the ocean away from their homes
Walking never to be free again
Upon arrival, the slaves were forced to work and were never allowed their freedom again
Every field and every thorn
Everything about the experience of being slaves, from the work in the fields to the pain and suffering inflicted upon them by their captors, was remembered by our ancestors
Remember
We must remember the experiences of our ancestors and honor their sacrifices
United we stand
We must come together as a people in order to achieve success
We fighted before
We have fought and struggled in the past
Together let's break down the division
Let's work together to overcome differences and divisions
Unity is the key
Our success depends on our ability to be united
To defend our own integrity
We must protect our dignity and self-respect
Our dignity
Our sense of self-worth and pride
Oh, oh my dear African race
We are addressing our fellow African people
We need you (Uyoyo)
We need each other to succeed
Our fathers, sacrificed, (Uyoyo)
Our elders and ancestors have made sacrifices for us
Shall lead us to the light (Uyoyo)
Their sacrifices will guide us towards success and enlightenment
And we have to unite (our power's the future)
We must come together as a people in order to achieve success and create a brighter future
That will be our sacrifice
Our willingness to work together and overcome differences will be our sacrifice for a better future
I say rise up, rise up, rise up
We must rise up and take action
Africa is rising
Africa is in the process of overcoming adversity and achieving success
Writer(s): Moussa Doumbia, Kone Seydou, Jonathan Quarmby, Thomas Naim
Contributed by Jason T. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Sanfan Savane
Je suis fière de vous 🙏🏾🙏🏾❤❤❤
DOSSO JACQUES
J'aime vous voir ainsi en communion ne vous séparez plus pour l’intérêt des ivoiriens
sophie essis
tant que il y'aura pas la réconciliation il y'aura pas d'entente entre nous l’Afrique gagne toujours je vous aime
jean claude peter
je suis fière de vous
DEILER KING LEO
On parle beaucoup plus de 2 Reggae Makers. Sinon que Ismaël Isaac aussi intervient à partir de 03mn40.
Belle Chanson de Réconciliation avec plein d'autres Artistes !!!
Benoit Lauret
bravos a vous deux monde rasta
abakar djafar
Mes meilleurs reggae
Galicia Yacine Gaoual (GYG)
The hand by hand so that the dreams of people Will be at the top.
Liover Jose
A este cantante lo esperan muchos fan del regge
Liover Jose
Yo soy el primero si no tengo dinero lo busco por de bajo de las piedras para ir