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Lyrics of Africa by TOTO
verse
I hear the drums echoing tonight
But she hears only whispers of some quiet conversation
She′s coming in, 12:30 flight
The moonlit wings reflect the stars that guide me towards salvation
I stopped an old man along the way
Hoping to find some old forgotten words or ancient melodies
He turned to me as if to say, "Hurry boy, it's waiting there for you"
chorus
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
verse
The wild dogs cry out in the night
As they grow restless, longing for some solitary company
I know that I must do what's right
As sure as Kilimanjaro rises like Olympus above the Serengeti
I seek to cure what′s deep inside
Frightened of this thing that I′ve become
chorus
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
bridge
Hurry boy, she's waiting there for you
chorus
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
I bless the rains down in Africa (I bless the rain)
I bless the rains down in Africa (I bless the rain)
outro
I bless the rains down in Africa
I bless the rains down in Africa (gonna take the time)
Gonna take some time to do the things we never had
Writer(s): David Paich, Jeffrey T. Porcaro
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The song 'Africa' by TOTO tells a story of a person seeking redemption and guidance in Africa. The lyrics use metaphors like 'blessing the rains' to convey a sense of spiritual renewal and the need to address inner struggles. It emphasizes the idea of taking time to appreciate life and do things that were previously neglected.
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Themes
Longing and desire
• It's gonna take a lot to drag me away from you
• Hurry boy, she's waiting there for you
Self-discovery and reflection
• I seek to cure what's deep inside
• Frightened of this thing that I've become
Connection to nature
• As sure as Kilimanjaro rises like Olympus above the Serengeti
• I bless the rains down in Africa
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Moods
Love, reflection, empowerment, nostalgia, hope
Rating: G
Lyrics are child-friendly and safe for all!
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Toto IV (Alben für die Ewigkeit)
Album • 1982 • 10 tracks
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