Topic #61: Paul Simon was going to Graceland, Toto blessed the rains down in Africa – what place would you write a song about? Where is it? Explain why it's worthy of song. Better yet, write some lyrics.
Oh, great Africa!
Your nation was once mighty, proud and strong.
Now look at you! Bowing down to your masters.
Selling your children's soul for black gold.
Greedy hands leaving greasy palms.
Business as usual for some.
Oh, great Africa!
Come back to the peace that was yours.
Right the wrong. Sing this song.
Now you can look up and wonder why.
Have you lost your way? Why stay?
Move on and learn not to betray.
Give your people a chance to grow.
Oh, great Africa!
Are you too blind to see what happened?
Nothing could get in your way.
Except to be fooled, once again.
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