Story Behind The Song
We all come from the same place, we are all brother and sister. Our ancient mother, Africa, calls to us all to remember that.
Song Description
We hear the sound of deep and rhythmic drumming; it lulls us into a dream. The song of a bird makes the dream begin to take shape- memories of an ancient beloved homeplace come into our minds Africa.
| Song Length |
9:13 |
Genre |
World - African, Unique - Unclassified |
| Tempo |
Non 4/4 |
Lead Vocal |
Female Vocal |
| Mood |
Tranquil, Welcoming |
Subject |
Earth, Life |
| Similar Artists |
Kate Bush, Afrika Bambaataa |
Language |
English |
| Era |
2000 and later |
| |
Lyrics
Africa
lyrics and music by Rainey Lewis
Bird song
I sing along
We sing of dreams
Warm wind
Tell us again
Of our home across the seas
Ancient home across the seas
Spirit of the wind and sea
Take me to
Africa
Maya Tana come with me
We sail for
Africa
Ancient mother of us all
You call us
Africa
I can hear you calling me to be in
Africa
Sun rise
Warming the skies
Kisses the shore
Waking Nyati
Tembo alfayari
And Kilamijaro
For ten million years and more
Spirits of the wind and sea
Take me to
Africa
Maya Tana come with me
We sail for
Africa
Ancient mother of us all
You call us
Africa
I can hear you calling me to be in
Africa
Though we have strayed
Far from you
Our hearts have stayed
Among you
Brother and sisters
Are we
Remembering
Ee Mungu nguvu yetu Oh God of all creation
Ilete baraka kwetu Bless this land and our nation
Haki iwe ngao na mlinzi Justice be our shield and defender
Natukae na ndugu May we dwell in unity
Amani na uhuru Peace and liberty
Raha tupate na ustawi Plenty be found within our borders
Amkeni ndugu zetu Let one and all arise
Tufanye sote bidii With hearts both strong and true
Nasi tujitoekwa nguvu Service be our earnest endeavor
Nchi yetu ya Kenya! To our homeland of Kenya!
Spirits of the wind and sea
Take me to
Africa
Maya Tana come with me
We sail for
Africa
Ancient mother of us all
You call us
Africa
I can hear you calling me to be in
Africa
Repeat to End
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