Out of Africa
Williams/Boston Pops Orchestra Lyrics
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This brave and ancient land to me
And when the morning sun reveals her hills and plain
Then I see a land where children can run free
So take my hand and walk this land with me
And walk this lovely land with me
Though I am just a man, when you are by my side
Though I am just a man, when you are by my side
With the help of God, I know I can be strong
To make this land our home
If I must fight, I'll fight to make this land our own
Until I die, this land is mine
The song, "Out of Africa," performed by the Williams/Boston Pops Orchestra, is a powerful and emotionally charged expression of the connection between man, land, and God. The opening lines, "This land is mine, God gave this land to me," express a sense of ownership and responsibility towards the land that has been graciously bestowed upon the singer. The use of the word "brave" to describe the land gives an indication of its rugged beauty, and ancientness suggests a respect for the land's history and heritage.
The singer's emotional connection to the land is further emphasized by his observation of the morning sun revealing the hills, which inspires him with a sense of hope and optimism that this land is a place where children can run free. He then invites his partner to join him in walking this land, acknowledging that while he is just a man, he has strength knowing that someone else is by his side, and with God's help, they can make this land their home.
The final lines express the profound commitment the singer has towards the land, that even if he must fight to make it his own, he will do so willingly and until his death, this land remains his. Ultimately, the song is an ode to the power and beauty of the land and the spiritual connection between land, man, and God.
Line by Line Meaning
This land is mine, God gave this land to me
I believe this land is rightfully mine, and that it was given to me by God.
This brave and ancient land to me
This land has been around for a long time and holds a lot of historical significance.
And when the morning sun reveals her hills and plain
When the sun comes up, it illuminates the natural beauty of this land with its hills and plains.
Then I see a land where children can run free
I envision a place where kids can play and be free within the boundaries of this land.
So take my hand and walk this land with me
Join me on this journey of exploring and discovering this land.
And walk this lovely land with me
Let's take a stroll through this beautiful land and appreciate its beauty together.
Though I am just a man, when you are by my side
Even though I'm just one person, I feel stronger knowing that I have you with me.
With the help of God, I know I can be strong
I believe that with God's help, I can find the strength to persevere through any obstacles.
To make this land our home
I want to claim this land for myself and make it my permanent residence.
If I must fight, I'll fight to make this land our own
I am willing to fight for this land so that I can claim it as mine.
Until I die, this land is mine
I will always consider this land to be mine, even if I'm no longer alive to claim it.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: STUART HAMBLEN
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