Nowadays technology rules the landscape of modern music But if we go back to the roots of rhythm African tribes are the living proof That pleasure and music come straight from the beat of the drum A-A-Africa Nowadays technology A-A-Africa Their rituals to celebrate the joy of life Could take up all night Men and women gathering around the fire Are chanting and singing their song African tribes gathering around the fire Are chanting and singing their song Technology Africa A-A-Africa A-A-Africa