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Toto Toto Lyrics

I hear the drums echoing tonight
The singer hears the sound of African drums, signaling the start of a journey or adventure.

But she hears only whispers of some quiet conversation
While the singer is excited by the sound, their companion only hears snippets of a conversation, feeling left out, disengaged.

She's coming in, 12:30 flight
The singer's companion is arriving soon, and they are eager to meet them.

The moonlit wings reflect the stars that guide me towards salvation
The artist sees an airplane landing, the bright lights reflecting against the dark sky, and feels confident that this journey will lead to some sort of realization, maybe even a sense of rebirth or enlightenment.

I stopped an old man along the way / Hoping to find some old forgotten words or ancient melodies
The artist encounters an elderly man and hopes to learn something valuable from him, something that has been forgotten from an older time.

He turned to me as if to say / 'Hurry boy, it's waiting there for you'
The old man seems to have a message for the singer, urging them to rush towards their goal, as it is already within reach.

It's gonna take a lot to drag me away from you / There's nothing that a hundred men or more could ever do / I bless the rains down in Africa / Gonna take some time to do the things we never had (ooh, ooh)
The singer expresses their devotion to their companion and passion for Africa. They realize that true change and newfound experiences require dedication and patience.

The wild dogs cry out in the night / As they grow restless, longing for some solitary company
The artist observes wild dogs calling to each other, driven by their need for companionship, despite their fierce reputation.

I know that I must do what's right / As sure as Kilimanjaro rises like Olympus above the Serengeti
The artist understands the importance of striving for their goals and staying committed, just as Kilimanjaro, a towering symbol of Africa, stands tall above the Serengeti.

I seek to cure what's deep inside / Frightened of this thing that I've become
The artist realizes that they need to face their own fears and anxieties, address them in order to grow and change as a person.

Hurry boy, she's waiting there for you
The old man's message echoes in the singer's mind, reminding them that their companion is waiting for them to finally be together.

I bless the rains down in Africa / I bless the rains down in Africa / (I bless the rain) / I bless the rains down in Africa / I bless the rains down in Africa / Gonna take some time to do the things we never had (ooh, ooh)
The artist repeats their appreciation for Africa, and expresses their understanding that true change and growth takes time and dedication.