Under African Skies
Journey of Love and Rhythm: Under African Skies
Lyrics
Joseph's face was black as night
Joseph's face symbolizes darkness or mystery.
The pale yellow moon shone in his eyes
The moon reflects in Joseph's eyes, suggesting a connection to the night sky or celestial elements.
His path was marked
Joseph's journey is guided by celestial navigation, marked by the stars.
By the stars in the Southern Hemisphere
His path is influenced by the stars in the Southern Hemisphere, indicating a specific location.
And he walked his days
Joseph's life unfolds under the vast expanse of African skies.
Under African skies
Summary of Joseph's experience in the context of the African environment.
This is the story of how we begin to remember
The narrative shifts to a broader theme—remembering and beginnings.
This is the powerful pulsing of love in the vein
Love is described as a powerful, pulsating force within one's veins.
After the dream of falling and calling your name out
Reference to a dream, possibly involving vulnerability and calling out a name.
These are the roots of rhythm
The origins of rhythm are introduced, possibly representing cultural or musical roots.
And the roots of rhythm remain
Emphasis on the enduring nature of rhythm and its significance.
In early memory
Reflecting on early memories and the influence of mission music.
Mission music
Mission music surrounded the speaker's childhood.
Was ringing 'round my nursery door
The speaker requests divine guidance for a child from Tucson, Arizona.
I said take this child, Lord
Expressing a desire for the child to fly through harmony, suggesting a musical or harmonious life.
From Tucson Arizona
Geographical reference to Tucson, Arizona.
Give her the wings to fly through harmony
The child's freedom is linked to musical harmony.
And she won't bother you no more
The child, once given wings, will no longer be a burden.
This is the story of how we begin to remember
Reiteration of the theme of remembering and beginnings.
This is the powerful pulsing of love in the vein
Love is again described as a powerful, pulsating force within one's veins.
After the dream of falling and calling your name out
Reference to a dream, echoing earlier themes of vulnerability and calling a name.
These are the roots of rhythm
Reiteration of the enduring nature and significance of rhythm.
And the roots of rhythm remain
Final emphasis on the lasting impact of rhythm.
Joseph's face was as black as the night
Repetition of the description of Joseph's face and the moon, reinforcing their symbolic meanings.
And the pale yellow moon shone in his eyes
Reiteration of the celestial connection in Joseph's eyes.
His path was marked
Joseph's journey continues to be guided by the stars in the Southern Hemisphere.
By the stars in the Southern Hemisphere
Confirmation of the celestial influence on Joseph's path.
And he walked the length of his days
Joseph's life is described in the context of its entirety, walking under African skies.
Under African skies
Concluding the narrative with a summary of Joseph's life under the African skies.
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