Lyrics
Joseph rode in on a beam of light
Joseph arrived in an extraordinary and remarkable manner.
Stray dogs to welcome in fights
Encountered challenges and conflicts represented by stray dogs.
Go build the cathedrals
Encouragement to construct grand and significant structures.
The sight of the pilgrims gone nowhere
Observation of people on a spiritual journey without progress.
And millions of cars
Symbolizing a vast number of vehicles.
They guise a dream in the distance
Concealing a distant aspiration or hope.
From promises he'd leave behind
Leaving behind commitments or assurances.
When there was no harvest
During a time of no yield from crops.
He missed the sky and its circus
Yearning for the sky's wonder and its captivating display.
And countless, the stars
Abundant celestial bodies, indicating vastness.
In Africa
Reference to Africa, depicting a different setting or experience.
The rivers are perfectly deep and beautifully wide
Describing the depth and beauty of African rivers.
In Africa
Reiteration of Africa, highlighting its cultural elements.
The mothers will sing you to sleep
Mothers comforting through song in African tradition.
Say it's alright, child, it's alright
Assurance and reassurance to a child that things will be fine.
In Africa
Continuation of the theme focused on Africa.
We dance in the water and hold each other so tight
Depiction of intimacy and unity within water-based activities.
In Africa
Reiteration of the soothing nature of African maternal songs.
The mothers will sing you to sleep
Reassurance to a child in African cultural context.
And say it's alright, child, it's alright
Joseph rode in on a beam of light
Repetition of Joseph's arrival in a remarkable manner.
Dreamed of his queen by his side
Imagining being with a beloved partner, his queen.
There will be a beautiful sunset
Expectation of a beautiful ending to a day or situation.
And you'll be a beautiful bride
Anticipation of someone becoming a beautiful bride.
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