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 hi-im

But what would I say to him then?



Oh Africa

Let's not forget their need for lo-ove

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-ay-ay

Another time, another day-ay



Oh Africa

Let's not forget their need for lo-ove

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 hi-im

But what would I say to him then?

So I'll leave it for someone else

Like it's been left for me-ee

It's just so easy to say-ay-ay

Another time, another day-ay



Oh Africa

Let's not forget their need for lo-ove

Before we turn our heads

Close our eyes

Look away and ignore the lies

Feed ourselves and enjoy our lives

Forget what we despise