Mama Afrika
Mama Afrika: Unveiling the Resilience and Spirit of a Continent
Lyrics
africa is the holy land
Africa is considered a sacred and revered land.
mother of creation
Africa is portrayed as the mother of all creation.
the black people are your children
The black people are acknowledged as the children of Africa.
we all over civilization
The influence and presence of black people are found throughout civilization globally.
in all nations
Black people are part of nations worldwide.
but for long time they kept us in a slavery
Historical reference to the prolonged period of slavery endured by black people.
for a long time hated
Blacks have faced hatred for an extended period.
for a long time humilated
Blacks have endured humiliation over an extended period.
for no reason
The suffering endured by black people is emphasized as unjustified.
just for greed and ambition, marked for opression
Black people were marked for oppression due to greed and ambition.
oh mama africa
An appeal to Mama Africa, expressing a connection and plea for understanding.
sacred etiopia
Ethiopia is highlighted as a sacred and significant part of Africa.
hear your cry
An emotional plea for Mama Africa to hear the cries of her children.
our culture will never die
Assurance that the culture of black people will endure and survive.
jah music wont die
Expressing the belief that Jah music, symbolic of spiritual and reggae music, will persist.
while the black blood is shed
A call to action in response to the shedding of black blood.
we have to go to fight again
The necessity to fight against oppression when black blood is spilled.
there is no time to lose
An urgency to act without delay.
i see my people so confused
Observation of the confusion among black people, prompting the need for action.
no more brainwashing
A rejection of brainwashing and manipulation.
so many lies
Highlighting the prevalence of lies in society.
said to the people on tv
Criticism of false narratives presented to the people through television.
erasing the glorious black story
Condemnation of attempts to erase the glorious history of black people.
mama africa dont worry for your legacy will remain to eternity
An assurance to Mama Africa that her legacy will endure eternally.
many to end the pain
A call for an end to the pain suffered by black people.
send the settlers away
A call to remove settlers who have caused harm and oppression.
so they dont steal our gold another day
A plea to prevent further exploitation of Africa's resources, particularly gold.
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