Don't turn your back on me
Or try to run away from me
The truth is plain to see
Of what you've done to me

We once were simple and true
Strong but gentle, too

You wanted to be on top
You began but wouldn't stop
You cut me down and hurt me
You tried to conquer me

You ravaged me, sure and slow
I was left only a shadow
You lost yourself somewhere
'Cause you started not to care

Return, return, return, return to Africa
Regain, regain, regain, regain your heart again
Take the long road home
There's nothing you can own
Here in Africa
I'm waiting here for you
Return, return, return, return to Africa
Return, return, return, return to Africa

We once were simple and true
Strong but gentle, too

Blood is on your hands
It's soaked into the land
You've started wondering
Is this what you were wanting

I hold the secret key
To what you really need
The key to rediscovery of the soul in you and me

Return, return, return, return to Africa
Regain, regain, regain, regain your heart again
Take the long road home
There's nothing you can own
Here in Africa
I'm waiting here for you
Return, return, return, return to Africa
Return, return, return, return to Africa

Return, return, return, return to Africa
Return, return, return, return to Africa
Return, return, return, return to Africa
Return, return, return, return to Africa
Return, return, return, return to Africa
Return, return, return, return to Africa
Return, return, return, return to Africa
Return, return, return, return to Africa
Return, return, return, return to Africa
Return, return, return, return to Africa
Return, return, return, return to Africa
Return, return, return, return to Africa
Return, return, return, return to Africa

Copyright: Universal Music Publishing Group
Writer(s): Michio Yamagami, Yoko Narahashi, Yukihide Takekawa