85 to Africa
85 to Africa

Jidenna - 85 to Africa Lyrics

Jidenna's track delves into themes of cultural identity, systemic oppression, and the longing for reconnection with African roots. The artist critiques societal norms and the pervasive influence of a metaphorical "matrix" that engulfs people in superficial… Read more

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85 to Africa Lyrics

Uh, yeah
I need a new conversation
I need a new obligation
Sick of niggas consumed by the matrix
And their white people rude allegations
I took my crew on vacation
Accra to Abuja, amazed them
Uh, now they gon' do DNA shit
Most of y'all hopin' you are from Lagos
Used to hope we were cool like Jamaicans
Barbancourt 'cause I grew up with Haitians
Mama wanna seduce my relations
Back in the bindaboo I was raised in
Who you thought brought juju out to Salem?
Churches told me that you are from Satan
Call boys in blue and they stealing my patience
Chasin' my crew like them new condemnations

Yeah
Look at how I planned it, I had my hand in
Look at how I got these niggas acting up (yeah)
Somethin' in the land where niggas run the planet (yeah)
And everybody that be white are packin' up
Ridin' through Atlanta, went and got abandoned
I'll just take the 85 to Africa (yeah)
I'll just take the 85 to Africa (yeah)
I'll just take the 85 to Africa (yeah)

Look at how I planned it, I had my hand in
Look at how I got these niggas acting up (yeah)
Somethin' in the land where niggas run the planet (yeah)
And everybody that be white are packin' up
Ridin' through Atlanta, when I gotta vanish
I'll just take the 85 to Africa (yeah)
I'll just take the 85 to Africa (yeah)
Go hard, drop, baby, just back it up

Do it sound like a new conversation?
We still talkin' 'bout Jewish and Asians
Talkin' how to improve our relations
Nowaday nigga, who got the patience?
Let's go vacay by the pool in Luanda, right?
Ei, só no propaganda
Como ele levei tu na varanda
Por Santeria, Candomblé, Umbanda

Yeah
Look at how I planned it, I had my hand in
Look at how I got these niggas acting up (yeah)
Somethin' in the land where niggas run the planet (yeah)
And everybody that be white are packin' up
Ridin' through Atlanta, when I gotta vanish
I'll just take the 85 to Africa (yeah)
I'll just take the 85 to Africa (yeah)
I'll just take the 85 to Africa (yeah)

Look at how I planned it, I had my hand in
Look at how I got these niggas acting up (yeah)
Somethin' in the land where niggas run the planet (yeah)
And everybody that be white are packin' up
Ridin' through Atlanta, when I gotta vanish
I'll just take the 85 to Africa (yeah)
I'll just take the 85 to Africa (yeah)
Go hard, drop, baby, just back it up

Kiss my nyash, yeah, kiss my nyash, yeah

Writer(s): Jidenna Mobisson, Fela Kuti, Dominique Sanders, Nana Kwabena
Copyright(s): Lyrics © CTM OUTLANDER MUSIC LP
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What is the Meaning of 85 to Africa?

Jidenna's track delves into themes of cultural identity, systemic oppression, and the longing for reconnection with African roots. The artist critiques societal norms and the pervasive influence of a metaphorical "matrix" that engulfs people in superficial concerns. By referencing vacations to African cities like Accra and Abuja, Jidenna underscores a journey towards self-discovery and heritage exploration. The repeated phrase "I'll just take the 85 to Africa" symbolizes an escape from Western societal constraints and a return to ancestral origins. Additionally, he addresses racial dynamics in America, highlighting how African Americans often face prejudice and systemic challenges. Through his lyrics, Jidenna calls for unity among people of African descent while advocating for a reclamation of cultural pride and identity amidst adversity.

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