Africa
Daryl Hall · Other Songs - Daryl Hall
Uhh
My baby went to Africa
With the dirty lens photographer
My baby land in jungle land
With a US body and a real light tan
(US body and a real light tan)
My baby went to Africa
My baby went to Africa
Sing
(Uhh)
Sing
(Uhh)
My baby went to Africa
With a make-up man and a love-sick lover
She get a couple o' grand and a two-piece suit
Let the folks back home see the native beauty
(Folks back home see the native beauty)
My baby went to Africa
My baby went to Africa, baby went to Africa
I packed my bags and gotta get to her
Before the lions and tigers try to jump on her bones
And the boys sing
(Uhh)
Africa, Africa
(Uhh)
And the girls sing
(Uhh, uhh)
My baby went to Africa
I packed my bags and I'll get to her
Before the lions and tigers try to jump on her bones
Sing
Baby went to Africa
(Africa, Africa)
Baby went to Africa
(Africa, Africa)
Baby went to Africa
(Lions and tigers try to jump on her bones)
Baby went to Africa, baby went to Africa, baby went to Africa
(Let the folks back home see the native beauty)
Baby went to Africa, baby went to Africa, baby went to Africa
(I'm on my way)
Baby went to Africa, baby went to Africa
Africa - Daryl Hall
Daryl Hall's 'Africa' stands as a defining anthem of the 1980s, blending smooth R&B vocals with an infectious, upbeat rhythm that transcended its original funk roots. While often associated with the band Earth, Wind & Fire, the track was recorded by Hall and his collaborators, establishing a signature sound that characterized his solo career. The song's distinctive production and Hall's charismatic delivery made it an instant global hit, cementing his status as a leading figure in contemporary soul and pop music during the era. Its enduring popularity reflects the song's ability to evoke joy and nostalgia, serving as a staple in dancefloors and radio rotations for decades. The recording exemplifies the polished, groove-oriented style that Hall brought to the forefront of American music in the late eighties.