Afrika is Dying
Silent Tears of a Continent: Afrika's Cry for Help
Lyrics
Africa is dying
Africa is facing a serious crisis or decline.
Yes the
Emphasis on the current state of Africa.
Place is such a mess
Describing Africa as chaotic or disordered.
And no-one gives a heck, it's
Expressing the indifference of people toward Africa's problems.
Getting
Highlighting the worsening situation.
Frightening
Emphasizing the growing fear or danger.
Oh, if you're listening baby
Addressing someone, possibly the listener, to pay attention.
You better run as fast as you can
Warning the listener to run away quickly.
'Cos she's dying
Reiterating that Africa is dying.
And no-one gives a
Emphasizing the lack of concern from people.
Damn
Indicating that nobody cares about Africa's situation.
West man
Referring to a person from the West.
Yes he goes where he wants
Describing the freedom of movement for this person.
And he does what he likes and he
Emphasizing the actions of the West man.
Takes what he can
Highlighting the opportunistic nature of the West man.
Mmm he's running with the devil
Suggesting that the West man is aligned with negative forces.
And he's running with the cash
Indicating the pursuit of material wealth by the West man.
And now she's dying
Reiterating that Africa is dying, possibly due to exploitation.
And no-one gives a
Reinforcing the lack of concern for Africa.
Damn
Stressing the apathy towards Africa's plight.
And hear the crying
Calling attention to the suffering or distress.
Africa is dying
Repeating the assertion that Africa is dying.
There's a noose around her neck
Symbolizing the tightening grip of problems around Africa.
And no-one gives a heck, it's slowly tightening
Emphasizing the increasing severity of Africa's situation.
Mm mm mm, if you're listening baby
Addressing the listener again, urging them to take action.
You better run as fast as you can
Repeating the warning to run away quickly.
Because she's dying
Reaffirming that Africa is in a state of decline.
And no-one
Emphasizing the lack of concern from people.
Gives a
Reiterating the general indifference toward Africa's problems.
Damn
Underlining the distress or suffering in Africa.
Hear the crying
Reinforcing the emotional impact of Africa's plight.
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