Hear the drums echoing tonight
But she hears only whispers of some quiet conversationShe's comin' in, 12:30 flightHer moonlit wings reflect the stars that guide me towards salvation
I stopped an old man along the wayHopin' to find some old forgotten words or ancient melodiesHe turned to me as if to say"Hurry, boy, it's waiting there for you"
It's gonna take a lot to drag me away from youThere's nothin' that a hundred men or more could ever doI bless the rains down in AfricaGonna take some time to do the things we never had, ooh-hoo
The wild dogs cry out in the nightAs they grow restless longing for some solitary companyI know that I must do what's rightSure as Kilimanjaro rises like Olympus above the SerengetiI seek to cure what's deep insideFrightened of this thing that I've become
It's gonna take a lot to drag me away from youThere's nothin' that a hundred men or more could ever doI bless the rains down in AfricaGonna take some time to do the things we never had, ooh-hoo
Hurry, boy, she's waiting there for you
It's gonna take a lot to drag me away from youThere's nothin' that a hundred men or more could ever doI bless the rains down in AfricaI bless the rains down in Africa (I bless the rains)
I bless the rains down in Africa (I bless the rains)I bless the rains down in AfricaI bless the rains down in Africa (ooh, I'm gonna take the time)Gonna take some time to do the things we never had, ooh-hoo
1 comment:
Dear Pirate Agro Team,
Thank you for reminding me of this song.i always liked the catchy melody, nice harmonies, and synthetic pop rhythms.
"Africa" by Toto, released in 1982 on the album Toto IV, is one of the band's most iconic and enduring songs. Written by band members David Paich and Jeff Porcaro, the song blends a unique mix of soft rock, world music influences, and heartfelt lyrics.
Origins and Inspiration
David Paich, who was the primary writer of the song, has shared that he was inspired by his fascination with Africa and the continent's cultures. However, he admitted that he had never been to Africa when he wrote the song. Instead, much of his inspiration came from documentaries and stories about missionary work. Paich has said that the lyrics are somewhat metaphorical, reflecting not only a love for the beauty and mystery of Africa but also a deeper internal journey of self-discovery and redemption.
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