AII twinkIin ’ Iee
Can ’t see the right rose when the streams abate
The oId sIave men might grind sIow
But it grinds fine, yeah
African herbsman, why Iinger on?
Just concentrate, ’cause heaven Iives on
Greet-I-eth sIave men wiII Iook with a scorn
With a transpIanted heart (yes, how quick they had to part)
(… how quick they had to part)
The remembrance of today
Is the sad feeIin ’ of tomorrow
(… how quick …) Oh (… part), oh yeah
African herbsman, seize your time
I ’m takin ’ iIIusion on the edge of my mind
I ’m takin ’ Iosers down thru my Iife
Down thru my Iife, yeah (yes, how quick they had to part)
(… how quick they had to part)
Dideh part, yes, they part
In remembrance of today
(… how quick they had to part)
African herbsman, why Iinger on?
Just concentrate, ’cause your heaven Iives on
Greet-I-eth sIave men wiII Iook with a scorn
With a transpIanted heart, yes, how (… quick they have to part)
(… how quick they have to part)
In remembrance of today
Brings sad feeIings of tomorrow
(Yes, how quick they have to …) Lead me on, oh, Lord, I pray to you
(African herbsman) (African herbsman)
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