David Byrne's Africa
by Zack Be
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Just a good old fashioned single that isn't about David Byrne
lyrics
DBA:
Essien of Africa read in book
That David put Africa into a hook
But What does he see of it, just in the sound?
Beneath dancing feet the story’s unwound
Where is America?
Can it be found?
Just in the melting pot
Not in this town
Stuck under walls that
Can’t be pushed down
“If you’re not on my team
Your opinions don’t count”
Solved social algebra
Banged like a drum
Decide what you’re not and don’t talk to them once
Sit on the cushion and type it away
Your rage is recorded and opinions were swayed
Where is America? ...
Wait for a sign, I am sure it'll sometime
Go and complete your chore
Fight in the tit tat war
No there is no encore
But plenty of room for more
(Just know there’s no reward)
Zeal isn’t stealing but it feels good to say
Click baiting bullies to rhetorically maim
Kick back your feet and lob a cliche
See all the hearts of the friends that remain
Where is America?...
Go and complete your chore
Fight in the tit tat war
No there is no encore
But plenty of room for more
(Just know there’s no reward)
Essien of Africa read in book
That David put Africa into a hook
But What does he see of it, just in the sound?
Beneath dancing feet the story’s unwound
Where is America?
Can it be found?
Just in the melting pot
Not in this town
Stuck under walls that
Can’t be pushed down
“If you’re not on my team
Your opinions don’t count”
Solved social algebra
Banged like a drum
Decide what you’re not and don’t talk to them once
Sit on the cushion and type it away
Your rage is recorded and opinions were swayed
Where is America? ...
Wait for a sign, I am sure it'll sometime
Go and complete your chore
Fight in the tit tat war
No there is no encore
But plenty of room for more
(Just know there’s no reward)
Zeal isn’t stealing but it feels good to say
Click baiting bullies to rhetorically maim
Kick back your feet and lob a cliche
See all the hearts of the friends that remain
Where is America?...
Go and complete your chore
Fight in the tit tat war
No there is no encore
But plenty of room for more
(Just know there’s no reward)
credits
released February 19, 2018
Zack Be: vocals, production, banjo, bass, keys
Rob Wolk: drums
Zack Be: vocals, production, banjo, bass, keys
Rob Wolk: drums
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