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John Denver African Sunrise Lyrics
Total views: 1 time this week / Rating: 10/10 [1 vote]Album: Dreamland Express / Original Release Date: 1985-06Genre: CountrySong Duration: 3 min 46 sec
African Sunrise
John Denver
John Denver
JOHN DENVER
- African Sunrise LyricsAfrican sunrise, shine on a brand new day
African sunrise, show us a brand new way
Give us a brand new morning
Show us forever beginning to stand on our own
African sunrise, smile on my African home
In this hour of quiet contemplation
The stillness of the dawning calms my mind
I face the day with heartfelt exaltation
The light is both a promise and a sign
In the darkness we have lost the son of our sister
Though the beauty of his spirit lingers still
This was a child of love, a child of laughter
Who cannot understand the way I feel
Is it not the sun that gives the seasons
Is it not the sun that brings the rain
Our throats are choled with dust, but we’re still singing
Our song will not be silenced by the rain
All around the village I could hear the roosters crowing
There was a time it was like music to my ears
Now all I can hear is the sound of hungry babies crying
I pray for rain to wash away their tears
African sunrise, light of a brand new day
African sunrise, light of a brand new way
With one who will be our brother
And one who will be our partner and teach us to know
African sunrise, smile on my African home
African sunrise.....
African sunrise.....
African sunrise, show us a brand new way
Give us a brand new morning
Show us forever beginning to stand on our own
African sunrise, smile on my African home
In this hour of quiet contemplation
The stillness of the dawning calms my mind
I face the day with heartfelt exaltation
The light is both a promise and a sign
In the darkness we have lost the son of our sister
Though the beauty of his spirit lingers still
This was a child of love, a child of laughter
Who cannot understand the way I feel
Is it not the sun that gives the seasons
Is it not the sun that brings the rain
Our song will not be silenced by the rain
All around the village I could hear the roosters crowing
There was a time it was like music to my ears
Now all I can hear is the sound of hungry babies crying
I pray for rain to wash away their tears
African sunrise, light of a brand new day
African sunrise, light of a brand new way
With one who will be our brother
And one who will be our partner and teach us to know
African sunrise, smile on my African home
African sunrise.....
African sunrise.....
Facts about African Sunrise
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African Sunrise is written and performed by John Denver.
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It is first released on June 01, 1985 as part of John Denver's album "Dreamland Express" which includes 11 tracks in total. This song is the 10th track on this album.
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When it comes to the meaning of the lyrics, the track 'African Sunrise' performed by John Denver symbolizes the awakening of a new day in the African continent, and, thus, the dawn of hope and renewal. It presents very vividly the community's hardships like death and hunger but, at the same time, immortalizes the strength andintegration through the metaphor of a sunrise that not only lights up but also gives the promise of a new day to the African home. Almost entirely the lyrics of the African sunrise are filled with the themes of reflection, hope, love, inspiration, and peace. On the other hand, the song equally emphasizes the themes of hope and renewal, grief and loss, struggle and resilience and community and togetherness. The lyrics are heavy with themes of loss and struggle, so these might be the areas needing parental guidance for very young children. The content, although not directly referring to violence, sex, or drugs, is emotionally very powerful, and thus may not be suitable for all children.
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African Sunrise falls under the genre Country.
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African Sunrise song length is 3 minutes and 46 seconds.
Who wrote African Sunrise lyrics?
African Sunrise is written and performed by John Denver.
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When was African Sunrise released?
It is first released on June 01, 1985 as part of John Denver's album "Dreamland Express" which includes 11 tracks in total. This song is the 10th track on this album.
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What is the meaning behind African Sunrise lyrics?
When it comes to the meaning of the lyrics, the track 'African Sunrise' performed by John Denver symbolizes the awakening of a new day in the African continent, and, thus, the dawn of hope and renewal. It presents very vividly the community's hardships like death and hunger but, at the same time, immortalizes the strength andintegration through the metaphor of a sunrise that not only lights up but also gives the promise of a new day to the African home. Almost entirely the lyrics of the African sunrise are filled with the themes of reflection, hope, love, inspiration, and peace. On the other hand, the song equally emphasizes the themes of hope and renewal, grief and loss, struggle and resilience and community and togetherness. The lyrics are heavy with themes of loss and struggle, so these might be the areas needing parental guidance for very young children. The content, although not directly referring to violence, sex, or drugs, is emotionally very powerful, and thus may not be suitable for all children.
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Which genre is African Sunrise?
African Sunrise falls under the genre Country.
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How long is the song African Sunrise?
African Sunrise song length is 3 minutes and 46 seconds.
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Songwriter(s): John Denver
Record Label(s): 2011 Sony Music Entertainment
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