Africa
A Love Letter to Africa: Miriam Makeba's Heartfelt Tribute in Song
Lyrics
Africa we love you
A declaration of love for Africa, repeated for emphasis.
Africa we love you
-Africa we love you
-Africa we love you
-Beautiful land with a heart of gold for every friend
Describing Africa as a beautiful land with a heart of gold, expressing admiration for its qualities.
We're never gonna give you up
Promising unwavering support and dedication to Africa, prioritizing it over anything in the world.
For anything in this world
-You were the pride of our forefathers for they lived for you
Highlighting Africa as the pride of forefathers, suggesting a deep connection to heritage and history.
In my dreams I hear your voice calling (Calling)
Expressing a dream-like connection with Africa, hearing its voice and picturing a friendly, smiling face.
Your beautiful face smiling, friendly to me
-May God have mercy on you Africa
An invocation for mercy upon Africa, possibly acknowledging challenges or hardships.
Cause we love you, siyakuthanda
Reiterating love for Africa with the phrase "siyakuthanda" (we love you) for emphasis.
Cause we love you
-Cause we love you, siyakuthanda
-Cause we love you
-You were the pride of our forefathers for they lived for you
Reaffirming the historical importance of Africa to forefathers and their commitment to it.
In my dreams I hear your voice calling
Continuing the dream-like imagery, hearing Africa's voice, and picturing a beautiful, friendly face.
Your beautiful face smiling, friendly to me
-May God have mercy on you Africa
Repeating the plea for mercy on Africa, suggesting a concern for its well-being.
Cause we love you siyakuthanda
Repeated declarations of love for Africa with variations in the phrase "siyakuthanda."
Cause we love you siyakuthanda
-Cause we love you siyakuthanda
-Cause we love you
-Cause we love you siyakuthanda
-Cause we love you
-Africa siyakuthanda
Further expressions of love for Africa in different languages (Sotho, Swahili, and Kiswahili).
Africa rea ho rata (Africa we love you)
-Africa ndakupenda (Africa we love you)
-Africa tunakupenda (Africa we love you)
-Africa rea ho rata (Africa we love you)
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