Africa
chris galmon vs n.d.a. Lyrics

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Africa is my descent
And here I am far from home
I dwell within a land that is meant
For many men not my tone

The blood of god is my defense
Let it drop down to my seed
Showers to your innocence

To protect you for all eternity
And with this wood I beat this drum
And we won't see defeat

From kings to queens becomes a prince
Knowledge wisdom is
Understanding what we need

Ever since the day you came
My whole world began to change
I knew then to dedicate my life
For your own
Everyday I see you grow
And remember what you already know
I receive the love
That radiates from your glow

From which you came was love
And that's how it all should be
You and my soul are one
Through all the time and history

Thank you, thank you

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Chris Galmon vs N.D.A.'s song Africa speak to the singer's identity as an African and their relationship with their child. The first stanza addresses the singer's displacement, as they find themselves living in a land that is not their own and where their skin color sets them apart. However, the singer asserts their strength and resilience, calling upon the "blood of god" to protect their children and provide them with a sense of innocence and security.

The second stanza speaks to the passage of knowledge, wisdom and understanding between generations. The singer recognizes that they are part of a long lineage of kings and queens, and it is their duty to pass down that heritage to their child, who they see growing and learning every day. The singer speaks of their deep emotional connection to their child, who embodies the love that gave birth to them and connects them to their ancestral past.

Line by Line Meaning

Africa is my descent
I am proud of my African heritage and identify with it.

And here I am far from home
Despite being away from my homeland, I remain connected to my roots.

I dwell within a land that is meant
I live in a country that was originally inhabited by diverse people.

For many men not my tone
The culture and traditions of this land may not be familiar to me.

The blood of god is my defense
I trust in the protection and guidance of my faith.

Let it drop down to my seed
May my faith be passed down to future generations.

Showers to your innocence
May divine blessings protect the youth who are unaware of the harsh realities of the world.

To protect you for all eternity
May my faith shield my children and their descendants forever.

And with this wood I beat this drum
I use my music to express my identity and struggles.

And we won't see defeat
We will overcome any obstacles and triumph over adversity.

From kings to queens becomes a prince
Regardless of social status, justice and fairness should be applied equally to all.

Knowledge wisdom is
True power comes from learning and applying knowledge.

Understanding what we need
We must recognize the necessities of our community and work towards fulfilling them.

Ever since the day you came
My life has been enriched since you entered it.

My whole world began to change
Your presence has transformed my perspective on life.

I knew then to dedicate my life
I realized the importance of committing myself to your upbringing and wellbeing.

For your own
It is my duty and privilege to care for you and ensure your success.

Everyday I see you grow
I witness your physical and spiritual development daily.

And remember what you already know
I acknowledge the intelligence and insights that you possess.

I receive the love
I am grateful for the affection and bonding that we share.

That radiates from your glow
Your positive energy and presence brighten up my life.

From which you came was love
Your birth was a result of a profound connection and affection between two people.

And that's how it all should be
Love and mutual respect should be the foundation of all relationships and interactions.

You and my soul are one
Our bond is unbreakable and transcends physical existence.

Through all the time and history
Our relationship is timeless and will be remembered throughout history.

Thank you, thank you
Expressing gratitude for the blessings in life.

Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: Michael D'angelo Archer, Ahmir K. Thompson, Luther Archer, Angela L. Stone

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