Toto - Africa Page

: Paich was deeply moved by a late-night television documentary depicting the plight and suffering of people in Africa. He began to imagine himself as a social worker or missionary there, torn between his dedicated service to the land and his desire for a "normal" life with a woman. Narrative Meaning

While often interpreted as a simple love song, the narrative is about a who is enamored with the African continent. He is waiting for a woman to arrive on a "12:30 flight," but he is spiritually conflicted. The lyrics "It’s gonna take a lot to drag me away from you" refer not just to a person, but to his bond with the continent itself . Interesting Facts The Story of... 'Africa' by Toto - Smooth Radio Toto - Africa

The song was primarily written by keyboardist , who found the song's signature "brassy" opening riff while experimenting with a new CS-80 synthesizer . The chorus melody and lyrics reportedly came to him in just ten minutes, a process he described as almost "divine channeling". : Paich was deeply moved by a late-night