Page type: lyric reference
Artist: 1927
Canonical path: /1927/africa
Related lyric paths: 6
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Africa
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Africa
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Look at him cryin'
Just like a western child
'Neath the blazin' Sun though he would not run
He could not run as we would
His tears the only rain, the earth will know
Wish I could go to him
But what would I say to him then?
Oh, Africa
Let's not forget their need for love
Before we turn our heads, close our eyes
Forget what we despise
Should I offer assistance
Should I say I care for you
Denyin' the others
His sisters and brothers too
Or leave it for someone else
Like it's been left for me
It's just so easy to say
Another time, another day
Oh, Africa
Let's not forget their need for love
Before we turn our heads, close our eyes
Forget what we despise
Look at him cryin'
Just like a western child
Wish I could go to him
But what would I say to him then?
So I'll leave it for someone else
Like it's been left for me
It's just so easy to say
Another time, another day
Oh, Africa
Let's not forget their need for love
Before we turn our heads
Close our eyes
Look away and ignore the lies
Feed ourselves and enjoy our lives
Forget what we despise
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