Written by: AASIM BEY BAMBAATAA, NEIL BARNES, NICHOLAS RAPACCIOLI, PAUL DALEY
Duration: 5:36
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.
Africa Bambaataa
Feel the rhythm of the Africa Bambaataa
Are you ready for the new age?
They are setting the stage
For the renegades
To control your mind
They planned it yesterday, free
Zulu Nation here to stay
Let’s get electrified, let’s get electrified
Let’s get electrified, let’s get electrified
Let’s get electrified, let’s get electrified
Let’s get electrified, let’s get electrified
Pump it, rockin’ it, stickin’ it, funkin’ it Africa
Pump it, rockin’ it, stickin’ it, funkin’ it Zulu Nation
Z.U.L.U that’s the way we say Zulu
Z.U.L.U that’s the way we say Zulu
Zulu Nation, cities of angels
Zulu Nation, cities of angels
Africa Bambaataa Zulu Nation
Electro funk, electro funk
Electro funk future shock
We want your funk Africa
We want your funk
Let’s get electrified, let’s get electrified
Let’s get electrified, let’s get electrified
The world is on fire, can I take you higher?
The world is on fire
Zulu Nation
Ha ha ha future, ha ha ha future
Electro get going and the funk don’t stop
Time to clear the floor and let the Zulu’s rock
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The year 2000 is on the way some say
The year 2000 has been here since yesterday
Electric beats, electric beats
We’re Zulus
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The future’s gonna rock
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The future’s gonna rock say what
Z.U.L.U that’s the way you say Zulu
Z.U.L.U that’s the way you say Zulu