Lyrics
You know i never realized
The speaker expresses a previous lack of awareness.
That a world so incredibly far away as Africa
Africa, often perceived as distant, is being contemplated.
Could be so close to me
Contrasts the perceived distance of Africa with its closeness.
Look where we are right know
The current location is described, possibly urban or developed.
On this beautiful little piece of grass
The speaker notes the presence of a beautiful natural space.
Suffocated by a sea of cement
The natural beauty is contrasted with a built environment.
Oppressed by all the traffic
Feelings of oppression are linked to urban congestion.
Look at the people running, shouting
Observation of frenetic and chaotic human activity.
Like they have all gone mad
Describes the people as if affected by madness.
You know I think I just
Suggests a contemplative thought or decision by the speaker.
Might go back to Africa
Expresses a desire or consideration to return to Africa.
You can joke but you can never compare
Underlines the incomparability of the two worlds.
This noisy artificial world
The artificial and noisy nature of the current world is criticized.
With the natural sounds of Africa
Compares the urban sounds to the natural sounds of Africa.
A time is strange, mysterious
Describes time as strange and mysterious in Africa.
Weird, almost unreal looking to the sky
Encourages looking at the sky, evoking a surreal experience.
And raising your arms
Suggests a spiritual connection through raising arms.
You can almost caress it
Implies a sensory connection with the sky in Africa.
And you feel inside to the will to live
Speaks to a renewed sense of vitality or purpose in Africa.
Your skin burned and you feel a man
Describes physical sensations, possibly related to nature.
More man, more sincere
Reflects on a perceived increase in authenticity and sincerity in Africa.
You know I think I might
Reiterates the consideration of returning to Africa.
Just go back to Africa
Concludes with a repeated expression of the desire to go back to Africa.
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