Africa
Yaw Tog Lyrics
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Eii Could have been me
Could have been you
Could have been me ma brother yeah
Things guh worser
BΙ me tuo on the chest
Donβ²t feel no shame
You don't feel no pressure
Oh ma God yeah
Oh noooo they never guh love
They never feel love for our brothers
Oh noooo they never leave chance
They never got chance for our sisters
Screaming with pains and tears all along
Mothers are crying babies are dying
Pain in the country and government are lying
Oh no no
Oh noooo they never guh love
They never feel love for our brothers
Oh noooo they never leave chance
They never got chance for our sisters
Screaming with pains and tears all along
Mothers are crying babies are dying
Pain in the country and government are lying
Oh no no
Oh no no Oh no no
Oooh no no no no no no
Oh no no Oh no no
Oooh no no no no no no
Oh no no Oh no no
Oooh no no no no no no
Oh no no Oh no no
Oooh no no no no no no
Oh noooo they never guh love
They never feel love for our brothers
Oh noooo they never leave chance
They never got chance for our sisters
Screaming with pains and tears all along
Mothers are crying babies are dying
Pain in the country and government are lying
Oh no no
Oh no no Oh no no
Oooh no no no no no no
Oh no no Oh no no
Oooh no no no no no no
Could have been me
Could have been you
The lyrics of Yaw Tog's song "Africa" reveal the unyielding struggles and the agony that the people of Africa go through. The opening lines of the song, "Where ma gees yeah yeah traa," seem to reference the African youth in particular. The first verse highlights the potential risk that anyone could fall victim to the pitfalls that African countries encounter like corruption, poverty, and perilous living conditions. The line, "Could have been me, could have been you," underlines the fact that no one is immune to these struggles, irrespective of their social class or status. The song also touches on how the government ignores the impoverished and relegates them, marking them "our brothers and sisters" to underscore solidarity.
The chorus, "Oh no no, they never guh love, they never feel love for our brothers, oh no no, they never leave chance, they never got a chance for our sisters," amplifies the feeling of hopelessness and distress that has engulfed Africa. The people are struggling to remain resilient and survive the constant pain and heartbreak that the country and its government have subjected them to. The lyrics "Mothers are crying, babies are dying" convey the hurt and tragedy parents undergo in a bid to ensure that their kids survive.
Line by Line Meaning
Where ma gees yeah yeah traa
Asking where his friends are and expressing excitement.
Eii Could have been me
Reflecting on the possibility that he or someone he knows could be a victim of the problems in his country.
Could have been you
Pondering the fact that anyone could be affected by these issues.
Could have been me ma brother yeah
Recognizing that his own family members could be impacted by these struggles.
Things guh worser
Acknowledging that the situation is getting worse.
BΙ me tuo on the chest
Encouraging himself to stay strong and face the challenges head on.
Donβ²t feel no shame
Advising others to not be ashamed in the face of hardship.
You don't feel no pressure
Encouraging others to not let the stress and pressure of these issues get to them.
Filled our heart with pain and pressure
Reflecting on the emotional toll that these problems have taken on the people of his country.
Oh ma God yeah
Expressing surprise and distress at the difficulty of the situation.
Oh noooo they never guh love
Expressing frustration that some people do not show love for others.
They never feel love for our brothers
Reflecting on how some people lack empathy for the struggles of others.
Oh noooo they never leave chance
Complaining about the lack of opportunities for some of the people in his country.
They never got chance for our sisters
Acknowledging the gender inequalities that exist in his country.
Screaming with pains and tears all along
Describing the emotional and physical anguish of the people impacted by these issues.
Mothers are crying babies are dying
Highlighting the devastating effects that these issues have on families and young children.
Pain in the country and government are lying
Expressing distrust in the government and how they handle these issues.
Oh no no
Expressing frustration and disappointment.
Oooh no no no no no no
Further expressing frustration and anger.
Could have been me
Reiterating the idea that anyone could be affected by these issues.
Could have been you
Continuing to emphasize the universality of the issue.
Writer(s): Yaw Tog
Contributed by Samuel B. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@adilsoncambala7369
I'm Angolan, I don't speak English, my official language is Portuguese, I had to go to the Google translator to say that: Even though I didn't understand the language, I felt the inergy and the message of the song.
For you who read God bless you.
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Africa minha terra minha mΓ£e.
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Amigo, ate lugo
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A energia e a mΓΊsica sΓ£o universais
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black american. im proud of my african brother
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Yaw tog is the rising star! He shall win us a BET someday to come! Mark my words π₯ letβs support him
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He already won broβΊοΈ
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@Ayuba Yusif not really
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He won BET Amplified International
Artist of the monthβΊοΈ