Written by: AASIM BEY BAMBAATAA, NEIL BARNES, NICHOLAS RAPACCIOLI, PAUL DALEY
Duration: 3:46
Discover the poetic beauty in ‘Afrika Shox’ by Afrika Bambaataa. This lyric breakdown takes you on a journey through the artist’s thoughts, emotions, and the story they aim to tell. From clever metaphors to evocative imagery, we delve into the nuances that make this song a lyrical masterpiece. Whether you’re a fan of Afrika Bambaataa or a lover of well-crafted words, our detailed analysis will give you a deeper understanding and appreciation of this song.
Afrika Bambaataa
Feel the rhythm of the Afrika Bambaataa
Are you ready for the new age
They are setting the stage
For the renegades
To control your mind
They planned it yesterday
Fffffff-free
Zulu nation here to stay
Lets get elecrofied
Pump it, rockin’ it, stickin’ it, funkin it afrika
Pump it, rockin’ it, stickin’ it, funkin’ it zulu nation
Z-you-l-you that’s the way we say Zulu
Z-you-l-you that’s the way we say Zulu
Zulu nation
Cities of angels
Afrika Bambaataa zulu nation
Electro funk, electro funk, electro funk future shock
Weee want your funk – Afrika
We want your funk
Let’s get electrofied
The world is on fire, can I take you higher
The world is on fire
Zulu nation
Hahahahahahaha future
Hahahahahahaha future
Electro get going and the funk don’t stop
Time to clear the floor and let the Zulu’s rock
The year 2000 is on the way some say
The year 2000 has been here since yesterday
Electric beats
Electric beats
We’re Zulus…
I-you-I-you that’s the way you say Zulu
That’s the way you say Zulu