Afro-Left

Leftfield

About Afro-Left

"Afro-Left" is a song by Leftfield, released as their seventh single. The song was released on 12", CD and cassette on 24 July 1995. It featured Neil Cole (as Djum Djum) on vocals, and it was rumoured that the lyrics were in an unspecified African language; it was later revealed that they were simply gibberish, or "Djum Djum talk". The song reached #22 in the UK charts. The B-side "Afro Ride", a remix of "Afro-Left", was used in the 1995 game wipE'out".


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Taken by surprise by the size of my brain
Knowing all the time all the lies all the games
Thinking up a storm when it storms it's going to rain
Taking what's mine all the time, all the time
Take some for yourself
It's all good for something
And when there's no more to give
The window will shine in the light
On what's left for me
Knowin' your mind, knowin' your mind
That you've got to remember
You've got to remember, your name
Knowin' your mind, knowin' your mind
That you've got to remember
That you've got to remember, your name
Staggering around, can't find a place to sit down
Nothing suits my ass
Toast to some champagne of pain
I know you can bring us all a bottle
Remember the time when time was a friend
And you could make him lend you a hand
Now there's a place where taking takes place
And time just gets in your way
Take some for yourself
It's all good for something
And when there's no more to give
The window will shine in the light
On what's left for me
Knowin' your mind, knowin' your mind
That you've got to remember
That you've got to remember, your name
Knowin' your mind, knowin' your mind
That you've got to remember
You've got to remember, your name
Knowin' your mind, knowin' your mind
That you've got to remember
You've got to remember, your name
Knowin' your mind, knowin' your mind
That you've got to remember
You've got to remember, your name
Yeah, take some for yourself
It's all good for something
And when there's no more to give
The window will shine in the light
Take some for yourself
It's all good for something
And when there's no more to give
The window will shine in the light
On what's left for me
What's left for me

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Leftfield

Leftfield is a British electronic band formed in 1989 in London, England. From 1989 to 2012, Leftfield was a duo of artists and record producers that consisted of Neil Barnes and Paul Daley (formerly of The Rivals, A Man Called Adam and the Brand New Heavies). In January 2010, Barnes resurrected the band name and having toured the world for a couple of years is now writing new material for a third album. Daley has declined to be involved and is focusing upon his solo career. more »

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Written by: NEIL BARNES, NEIL TRACEY COLE, PAUL T. DALEY

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14 facts about this song

Genre Classification
"Afro-Left" is a song that combines elements of electronic music, house music, and world music. It was released by the English electronic music group Leftfield.
Release Date
The song was released in 1995 as part of Leftfield's debut album "Leftism."
Popular Ranking
The song, like most of the album, received positive reviews from critics and fans alike. It solidified Leftfield's position as innovators in the world of electronic music.
Vocalist Feature
The song features the vocals of Djum Djum, a European artist who was born in Nigeria and raised in London.
Chart Performance
"Afro-Left" reached number 22 on the UK Singles Chart and remained on the chart for four weeks.
Live Performances
Leftfield often performed "Afro-Left" live, in elaborate shows that combined their music with extravagant light displays.
Single Release
"Afro-Left" was released as a single in its own right, and featured remixes from artists such as Paul Oakenfold and David Holmes.
Album Success
The album "Leftism," which "Afro-Left" is a part of, was shortlisted for the Mercury Music Prize and voted in at number 34 in Q Magazine's "100 greatest British albums ever."
Speech Component
The song has a spoken word component, performed by Djum Djum in a language he himself invented.
Sampling Information
"Afro-Left" sampled a portion of the track "Release the Pressure" which is another song from Leftfield's album "Leftism."
Unique Sound
The song was noted for its unique blend of Afrobeat rhythms with House and Techno elements, a sound that had hardly been attempted before in mainstream music.
Music Video
The official music video for "Afro-Left" featured intricate visual effects and vivid imagery, reflecting the song's layered soundscape.
Share in Leftfield's Legacy
"Afro-Left" played a significant contribution in building Leftfield's reputation as pioneers in the electronic music genre. The song is still played in clubs around the world.
Djum Djum's Contribution
Djum Djum's performance in "Afro-Left" is often noted as one of the highlights of his career.

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