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Credits
PERFORMING ARTISTS
D'Angelo
Vocals
Ahmir Thompson
Drums
Chalmers Alford
Guitar
COMPOSITION & LYRICS
Ahmir Thompson
Songwriter
Michael Archer
Songwriter
Luther Archer
Songwriter
Angie Stone
Songwriter
PRODUCTION & ENGINEERING
D'Angelo
Producer
Russell Elevado
Mixing Engineer
Tom Coyne
Mastering Engineer
Steve Mandel
Assistant Recording Engineer
Lyrics
[Verse 1]
Africa is my descent
And here I'm far from home
I dwell within a land that's meant
Meant for many men not my tone, yeah
[Verse 2]
Blood of God is my defense
Let it drip down to my seed
Showers to your innocence
To protect you for all eternity
And with this wood, I beat this drum
We won't see defeat
From kings and queens, becomes a prince
Knowledge and wisdom
Is understanding what we need
[Bridge]
And this game of love
Ever since the day you came
My whole world began to change
I knew then to dedicate my life
For your own
And this game of love
Every day I see you grow
And remember what you already know
I receive, I receive the love
That radiates from your glow
[Verse 3]
From which you came was love
And that's how it all should be
You and my soul are one
Through all the time and history, yeah
[Outro]
And I, I thank you, thank you
Written by: Ahmir Thompson, Angela Stone, Michael D'Angelo Archer, Luther Archer