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Africa Lyrics

by Toto

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Africa Lyrics

I hear the drums echoing tonight But she hears only whispers of some quiet conversation She's coming in 12:30 flight The moonlit wings reflect the stars that guide me towards salvation I stopped an old man along the way Hoping to find some long forgotten words or ancient melodies He 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 you There's nothing that a hundred men or more could ever do I bless the rains down in Africa Gonna take some time to do the things we never had The wild dogs cry out in the night As they grow restless longing for some solitary company I know that I must do what's right As sure as Kilimanjaro rises like Olympus above the Serangetti I seek to cure what's deep inside, frightened of this thing that I've become It's gonna take a lot to drag me away from you There's nothing that a hundred men or more could ever do I bless the rains down in Africa Gonna take some time to do the things we never had Hurry boy, she's waiting there for you It's gonna take a lot to drag me away from you There's nothing that a hundred men or more could ever do I bless the rains down in Africa I bless the rains down in Africa I bless the rains down in Africa I bless the rains down in Africa I bless the rains down in Africa I bless the rains down in Africa Gonna take some time to do the things we never had

Meaning of Africa

“Africa” by Toto is a complex and layered exploration of longing, regret, and an almost spiritual yearning for redemption. The lyrics depict a man consumed by a powerful, inescapable love – symbolized by the repeated refrain “It’s gonna take a lot to drag me away from you” – driven to seek solace in a distant, mythical land. He’s haunted by past mistakes and a sense of inner turmoil, represented by imagery like “wild dogs” and a fear of his own transformation. The recurring invocation of “I bless the rains down in Africa” suggests a desperate hope for renewal and a connection to something primal and pure. Ultimately, the song conveys a feeling of being trapped within an intense emotional state, desperately seeking escape and perhaps, through this idealized vision of Africa, a chance to confront and overcome his internal struggles – a journey towards finding peace amidst profound sadness and regret.

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