Àfrica
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Don't I love my summer sunshine
I went walking down a road
A thief came by and stole my clothes
Be there if I could
Don't know how I should
Leave my own family
Oh my Africa letter sends you a song
We dug ditches in the sun
And we worked hard the whole day long
I miss the songs too
And I miss that small kitchen
Where we would talk some
Oh my Africa letter sends you a song
Everyday I try to keep
All the good things
In front of me yeah
But our roads have crumbled
Hope our worlds have tumbled
All the way around
Oh my Africa letter sends you a song
Don't I love my summer sunshine
Don't I love my summer sunshine
Toto’s song "Africa" is a heart-warming tribute to the African continent, expressing feelings of nostalgia and longing for a simpler time, and the fond memories of a close friendship. The opening lines speak to the singer’s love of the sunshine and summertime, while the following lines describe a road trip that took an unexpected turn - his clothes were stolen by a thief. Despite being vulnerable, he still longs to be there, unsure of how to cope being away from his loved ones.The song continues with the singer reminiscing about his experiences in Africa and the good times he had with a friend. The long days of hard work digging ditches, the conversations in the small kitchen, and the songs they sang together. He misses it all and wishes he could go back. The final lines reflect the hope that, despite the distance and any difficulties, the good things they shared together will remain in their memories, even as the world changes.
Line by Line Meaning
Don't I love my summer sunshine
Expressing a deep appreciation for the warmth and light that comes with the season of summer.
Don't I love my summer sunshine
Reiterating the love for summer and all things associated with it.
I went walking down a road
I took a stroll along a path or way.
A thief came by and stole my clothes
An individual who had the intention of stealing passed by and stripped me off my garments.
Be there if I could
If it were possible, I would definitely try to be there.
Don't know how I should
Expressing uncertainty or confusion about how to proceed in a given situation.
Leave my own family
The act of departing or moving away from one's own relatives.
Oh my Africa letter sends you a song
My letter from Africa contains a musical message that I am conveying to you.
Oh we were such good friends back then
In the past, we shared a strong bond of friendship.
We dug ditches in the sun
Under the scorching sun, we labored to excavate trenches in the ground.
And we worked hard the whole day long
Our efforts were tireless and persistent, even throughout the entire day.
I miss the songs too
I also yearn for the memories associated with the shared music.
And I miss that small kitchen
I feel sorrow for the nostalgia associated with the quaint kitchen we used to share.
Where we would talk some
The space where we conversed and shared stories.
Oh my Africa letter sends you a song
Again, I am sending you a melody through this letter from Africa.
Everyday I try to keep
On a regular basis, I attempt to hold onto and preserve.
All the good things
All of the positive aspects and benefits.
In front of me yeah
Keeping those good things physically or mentally apparent and accessible.
But our roads have crumbled
The paths we once took have become damaged or ruined.
Hope our worlds have tumbled
Holding onto the hope that the things we've known and loved haven't been completely uprooted or destroyed.
All the way around
From every angle, in every aspect.
Oh my Africa letter sends you a song
Concluding the piece with a repetition of the refrain, reiterating the transmission of music through the written message.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management
Written by: MARK JOHN OLSON
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