Tribal People React to TOTO's Africa REACTION & LYRICAL ANALYSIS

[@divergentsenior]

“Sir I want to play everything” I love his gift for joy at all new experiences. He LOVES music, that is always clear.

[@sparkytuttle2966]

I love music, too. Just to see how it moved his soul was what I've always believed...music and food are the great equalizers amongst men.

[@rinner2801]

He needs a portable synth.

[@divergentsenior]

@@rinner2801 oooh a THEREMIN! He uses his hands so much he would go nuts for an instrument that is played in air with your hands.

[@amyqotd5358]

I feel like in this song he also recognizes colonizer bullshit before its translated. But generally his joy of the music is just its own force.

[@demonicrebellion6903]

He's an artist at heart, it really shown through with his painting.

[@MeMe-yp6nw]

When the first build up happened, the one in glasses raises his hand a little, signifying he felt the music. When he said “Wow” it gave me chills. He reacts to these different songs so strongly and openly.

[@Growlertrim]

Yes, he often does that raised hand gesture when affected emotioanlly. It's wordless but profound

[@svenska81]

He always seems so in tune with music and almost dances in his seat. I wonder if he’s a musician.

[@joeladams2540]

Chaudery I love that guy

[@atune2682]

true

[@joshgeiger8942]

He's the sweetest man. I love the video where he try's painting for the first time. He feels things so deeply - and I relate to that.

[@LeeCountyVaTruth]

American here, from Virginia, U.S.A. Just wanted to say that I adore each of these people! They're such good, decent people with a wonderful sense of community. I find myself particularly enjoying the wisdom of Abdul Aziz Rind. He's a wise man. I would be proud to call him a part of my family. Each and everyone one of you all are such wonderful people. You all would be terrific Americans, and our country would be better with you all in it. We would love your traditions here! True Americans accept everyone's beliefs and traditions. And religion.I am glad to have known you all. From America, with love!

[@Roaming_Realms2B]

Totally agree 100% something about Abdul Aziz Rind I would love to have the pleasure to sit & talk about life. They all would make America great by their wisdom & culture. The east has so much more cultural beauty than the west. They are all beautiful souls

[@kevinmcconnell3641]

These reactions put a different light on Muslims, compared to what many think about them when really all we know of Muslims is the Taliban, Hamas, Muslim brotherhood, etc. specially when it comes to music. They all seem to enjoy and appreciate the musicianship, and the poetry/story in the vocals.

[@battygirlrachel]

You inspired me to looked up the meaning of the lyrics and from what I gathered, the subject of the song was in love with the African continent... he's at the library learning about it and starts to imagine being there, but the person he's with can only hear the whisperings in the library. He then imagines taking a flight to Africa to be a missionary. He stops to talk to someone about Africa and they tell him that it is waiting for him to experience it for himself. The chorus is basically saying it will take a lot for him to be dragged out of the fantasy of going to Africa. Then he realizes that he's lonely in his fantasy and has to come back to reality to 'cure' that. Then at the end when they say hurry boy she's waiting there for you, it changes from representing the continent to perhaps the woman with whom he's at the library... I've always liked this song but never gave much thought to its meaning... thank you for inspiring me to look into it. I like it even more now.

[@jayeff6712]

It is one of my favourite songs, but I never went into the detailed meaning of it. I just enjoyed the mood of this Africa feeling. Now, after thinking about it, I read it a bit different than you. I think he actually is in Africa and trying to get to know it and understand it. But his women, probably his wife is coming and he might have to leave Africa for her ("I know that I must do what's right"). The whispers are the talk in the plane, as opposed to him hearing the sounds of Africa. With "It's gonna take a lot to drag me away from you" he means the continent of Africa. A hundred men won't take him away, but maybe the women will. "Gonna take some time to do the things we never had" I think means, that he has some catching up to do with the woman.

[@battygirlrachel]

@@jayeff6712 the things the band said about the meaning said it was about the continent... that isn't to say your interpretation is unfounded... it matches the lyrics just as well.

[@rhondamcbath6279]

Funny, but like you I always loved this song and would sing along. Thanks for your insight and giving us all the meaning of this wonderful song 🤗

[@battygirlrachel]

@@rhondamcbath6279 I wouldn't say it's THE meaning... just the meaning I understood after reading a few articles lol everything is open to interpretation (Diamond Rio had a song yrs ago about that called state of mind, if I'm not mistaken. A quirky, but good, song worth a listen if you've never heard it.)

[@BilboBegginz]

Thank you for this explanation of the lyrics. I have always felt that he was “bitten” by the need to explore the mysterious continent; much like the first adventurers who felt the lure of Her secrets. In the end, I believe he gives in and goes too far...

[@stevebentley1330]

I saw my first Trybals video last night and then watched about ten. When I finished, I had tears running down my face. Your people have the most beautiful souls and interpretations of the music they hear. You have touched something deep within me. I used to put down or criticize people who believed in a God..................no longer. I have learned from your videos to open my mind and heart. To welcome the views and thoughts of others and not to look for an opportunity to condemn, criticize or put someone down. We are all the same in one way or another. Thank you so much. Thank you

[@sileascaitroina6322]

What a breath of fresh air Muharam is. Pure joy and endless interest and enthusiasm. He is open to everything and so receptive; soaking it all in. It's beautiful to watch.

[@danrooc]

I'd love to meet people like them! So genuine, so human.

[@whaddyaa]

I love how expressive Muharam is when he listens to music

[@Carejovite]

When he talks about stopping the old man, I always took it as he was seeking out advice from an elder. What exactly he's seeking advice on is up to interpretation. It could be about him wanting to discover something new in Africa or a sense of adventure. Or it could have something to do with this woman alluded to in the song. "What should I do?" "How can I overcome this restlessness?" And the old man's response was just a dull stare, he turned to him, as if to say, "Hurry boy it's waiting there for you." Which I take to mean, don't overthink it. Just do it.

[@Erizedd]

"Hurry boy it's waiting there for you" = the adventure he's searching for, in Africa, that can cure his restlessness.

[@Andrei.Christop]

That is far more realistical than anyone said here

[@kathya9522]

What a great thought-provoking video you have produced, Adnan. I have always loved this song but have struggled to understand its meaning. Their comments and yours have helped me with it. Thank you.

[@gothikhouse]

Same.

[@TRYBALS]

This is why I love doing music reactions. Their thoughts and emotions sometimes give new life to the music we all know. It just goes to show us a great connection we humans can build with each other using music as a universal language!

[@MeMe-yp6nw]

@@TRYBALS The gentleman in the glasses is awesome. I get emotional seeing his reactions.

[@aggy5838]

@@TRYBALS Can I suggest the choir of King's college, Cambridge: the song Allegri Miserere mei. They are world class. I'd love to see whether they find it equally beautiful as I do.

[@TRYBALS]

@@aggy5838 please check out a form mentioned in the description for submitting any requests. Thank you

[@elizabethwolf492]

I've traveled to East Africa. It is unlike anywhere else in the world... and the continent of Africa is so vast, I only saw a little bit of it. It's hard not to fall in love with the people, the rich culture, the food, the landscape. It rained a little while I was there. I did indeed offer thanks and blessings - not to or from any god in particular - for the gift of being there at that moment. It's hard not to.

[@checkmattee222]

Greetings from Kenya!🤗 You're always welcome back.

[@elizabethwolf492]

@@checkmattee222 I really hope to go again soon! I went with my dad - he was getting older and he wanted to see it before he died - but my husband has wanted to see that area of the world just as long as I have. I've been learning Swahili (I'm getting pretty good at it) every day since I went, and I want to stay longer, too!

[@ediblemongoose]

@@checkmattee222 What part of Kenya? I lived in Kijabe for a few years. ❤️

[@checkmattee222]

@@elizabethwolf492 oh that is so sweet, hope your dad enjoyed every second of it, and hope he's doing great too🥰 I'm so glad you're learning Swahili, it's such a poetic language that I feel deserves more attention & appreciation in the world. Did you get to travel all around Kenya? because if you haven't, I recommend you do, cause each area has its own uniqueness and beauty. You're always welcome back, Elizabeth, may all your trips around Africa be filled with nothing but joy and good memories.😊🤟

[@checkmattee222]

@@ediblemongoose Nairobi city. Born and raised.😊 I've heard of kijabe but haven't been to it. I'm not much of a traveler myself even in my own country😄 but I've been to cities in the coast i.e Mombasa, kilifi, Voi etc also other cities like naivasha, Kisumu, thika, garissa, kajiado and I must say, I thoroughly enjoyed my stay in all these places. Hope you get to travel more around Kenya in the future.💚

[@Happinosis]

You did such a great job explaining this nonsensical but beautifully catchy song. Love you guys.

[@linde-annerolf9433]

This song is playing in Namibia's desert (oldest desert in the world) on a loop for eternity . Installed by an Artist

[@Erizedd]

How does it play for eternity? I assume that it has to play on some sort of equipment, and that would be pretty quickly eroded or destroyed by the sand, wind and sun.

[@linde-annerolf9433]

@@Erizedd not sure, that's what the Artist said.

[@OttoByOgraffey]

Rest in peace, Mike and Jeff Porcaro.

[@FM_User1]

Im in love with your videos. Thank you for make this! Greetings from COLOMBIA, Southamerica

[@technovisionz]

WOW! This one hits it out of the park, Adnan. Fantastic choice in music, beautiful in heartfelt thoughts, and concerns on culture, religion, traditions, etc. How I would love to walk alongside each of you, weaving deeper into the discussions shared at the end of this video.

[@ichhabe330]

I like coming back to these reactions. It gives me peace of mind knowing that people are people where ever they live and most of us are good.

[@AW-yj6md]

Every time you have these reactions, just brings me such joy,..so glad you expose the participants to a variety of music, and cultural interests,..I so, so love this song,..and enjoyed Toto, so much when they came out all those years ago,..hearing this song just moves you, as I saw it in your participants,..I so love how the elder, intently studies, these videos and songs you present,..and how you discussed about spending time with your elders,..its good so they can pass knowledge on,..I think many of us have lost that connection to our ancestors, thousands of years ago, people passed on important information to the young,..seemingly simple information, like which snake is poisonous, or what plants to eat or don't eat,..not to long ago saw a show on History Channel, or National Geographic,..where a man was a snake handler, and wrangler, and he and I think his wife, were talking about how when they were kids,..little, like toddlers, that their parents started teaching them what snakes 🐍 to look out for, how to kill, or handle them,..and the man said,..think it was Arizona, New Mexico, can't remember, how the area they lived in was a haven for snakes,..so they're parents you know had to pass on this knowledge, pertinent information, life saving information to protect their kids, and so they pass it onto the next generation as well,..people, scientists are always surprised, especially now with waters receding, and old, ancient structures, temples, being revealed, you know,..like, ohh who knew this was here,..and I feel, knowledge was lost, maybe important knowledge, cause it wasn't passed down, there also was a show, maybe PBS Nova(its like National Geographic in a way) can't remember, but there was a linguist, traveling across Australia, to chase down the last remnants of an almost lost Aboriginal language, people who still spoke it, remember it, before its lost and not passed down, there was also a hunt in for the ancient language if the Aztecs, you know people die, and their knowledge dies with them, if not passed on,..I so have a reverence for your elder,..and so respect how he approaches what your doing, with an open mind,..and deep reflection, and thought,..do please keep going,..so enjoy sharing knowledge from America with others, and you sharing knowledge from where you live,..if you were to come visit, anywhere, your host would tell you,..of this or that, warn you of this or that,..that's how it's supposed to be, open communication,.Godspeed, Peace ✌

[@norwegianblue2017]

My dad was born in 1940 and he never really liked pop music, even from his era. But he really, really liked this song when it came out in the 80s.

[@robinmarberry7198]

Whenever I have a hard day or don't feel well, I watch your videos. I love your reactions to music. It connects us to each other and to the divine. Love from Mississippi, USA.

[@Governor1993]

Such a great song! This song puts you in a good mood even if you don't understand the words. Thanks for introducing them to it!

[@TwoWitchyMoons]

Muharam is my absolute favorite on the channel. I love how enthusiastic he is no matter what's being played.

[@sherrihimes7357]

I’m new here but obsessed now 😂

[@PrimetimeD]

There is some very interesting commentary from everyone. It's interesting to me to hear from people who are far away and have a different upbringing than I do. And I always love Mr. Bughio's reactions to the music, he seems to enjoy the music most of all.

[@bingbingbaobei]

This was probably your best video, Agha Adnan. These days I fight my way onto KZbin just for these videos. I was raised in a religion with tons of missionaries. It often felt exploitative. It was interesting to hear their perspectives. Also, as a foreigner in any country, the best way to learn is to listen to the older generation. They have more of a perspective. But 2 things... 1) Globalization has meant the destruction of some languages, cultures, or aspects of a culture. Have they felt that or are they worried about it? 2) Cultures are always changing. Have they seen changes in their culture in their lifetimes? Are they aware of changes from the past? How do they feel about it. I'm also 100% convinced that Agha Muharram has Persian blood. He acts so incredibly Iranian to me. 😂😂😂

[@FreemenMars1]

I love seeing these videos! Keep up the great work! As an American, I love to see and hear the wisdom that comes from others. Each person you interview has something great to give to the rest of us that have found your Chanel!

[@m3li55a5]

I love how thoughtful they are about the lyrics. This song came out in the 1980’s when I was a small child, and I’ve always loved it

[@HansAlbers-pc2ld]

Their view is clear and innocent. They see things rich people don't see. God bless them.

[@mermeridian2041]

What a fantastic song you've chosen! Well done! I always admire and often learn something new or see things in a new way from these lovely Tribal People! Thank you!

[@randypierson6358]

It's very interesting to see their reactions because they pick things out of all these videos ive seen many times throught the years and they see parts that I've never noticed before or paid much attention to and missed on and it makes the videos deeper and more meaningful for me when I go back and watch them over again very kool

[@ladyofglencairn]

I appreciate these videos so much. I love listening to the insights of the reactors. It's so honest and sincere and often makes me see things/think of things in different ways. Thanks Adnan!

[@navarrduphoenixx]

Brilliant, as always. I love each video more than the last. Thank you so much for connecting us to these incredible people through art and music.

[@loribrooks7273]

I'm happy you enterupt to translate, because we can experience their full reaction. Thank you

[@Dorelaxen]

I remember being 8 years old, listening to this entire album on 8-track at my uncle's house on Christmas. He had those big oversized headphones, and I listened to this and Rosanna over and over while playing with my newly acquired He-Man toys. We spend our entire lives being told to grow up and be an adult, but there's nothing I wouldn't give to experience just a moment of that innocent simplicity again.

[@nikkienikkie4310]

Your panel is very wise and we are blessed by them with every video! Sending love and prayers to them all.

[@gabrielprado2505]

These videos are very good, congratulations to the organizers, to bring this experience of cultural interactions. I'm from Brazil and it would be really cool for you to introduce Samba to them.

[@angelskunk2206]

Seeing them learn about all of these things in these videos is amazing. It’s caused an awakening in me also ❤

[@mels607]

This is one of my favorite songs and I really enjoyed their reactions, they each had such a fascinating and intelligent perspective! Also, I agree with Parvati, she should have every opportunity to ensure that her children grow up in their native culture and religion -- no one should be allowed to pressure them into converting to Christian beliefs. Christians trying to buy converts with money is especially appalling and goes against everything Jesus taught. Excellent and thought-provoking content as always!!

[@johannesnoneoftheabove9957]

Mel S, I feel that you are correct. As I read your comment about Christians trying to buy converts with money; I am reminded of the verse in Mathew 21: 13," And said unto them, It is written, My house shall be called a house of prayer; but ye have made it a den of thieves."

[@kainosktisis777]

That has been an accusation leveled against Christians along with claiming blasphemy against Islam. I would like to see the evidence for it. If their accusations are like those which put Asia Bibi under the death penalty, I’m not very trusting of such statements. I want to see the proof.

[@blancaquinonez4393]

If some Christians try giving money to convert other r not true Christians because God won't give people money so they can belive in him God loves us with out money he gave his only begotten so that who ever belive in him shall have ever lasting life God gift is free remember God always with you he died for you so you can be with him u r never alone

[@sakrira]

I find "re-educating" the children more dangerous, they are slowly whiping out cultures, traditions, religions.... it should really be banned!

[@kainosktisis777]

@@sakrira What do you understand by “re-educating?” Somewhere on down my lineage, I’m sure there was human sacrifice practiced as part of some of my ancestors’ religion. Frankly I’m glad that’s gone. Maybe you ought to rethink what you understand that way.

[@stevenoliver3747]

I would love to see everyone's reaction to Gurrumul Yunupingu and Delta Goodrem singing Bayini. Gurrumul is a much loved Indigenous Australian who has sadly passed but his music lives on and the performance with the Aussie singer Delta Goodrem is extremely beautiful.

[@VanWinger]

This song has just always been around - playing at outdoor carnivals and festivals, playing in the shops and malls, in the theater before the show starts, in the grocery store, or on the radio. I haven't devoted any time in my life to figuring out what it all means. I have learned more about this song through this one video than I ever have.

[@theinvisibleneonrainbowzeb2567]

This is a wonderful video, thank you! I learned SO MUCH in such a short time - I learned that there are Christian missionaries in the area Parvati lives and about these practices such as bribing people to convert by giving them financial benefit beyond what they might otherwise attain, and I feel saddened and shocked although I totally believe it. I thought this kind of thing had stopped and didn't know it continues to this day. It makes me sad. I am not a Christian, but I was raised in a largely Christian environment, (By which I mean that I was christened as a baby, and my schools from pre-school up until age 11 were Christian. So until age 11 we had an assembly prayer at the start of each day, often led by a local vicar or priest, and we said a prayer in our classrooms before going home, and on at least one Sunday a month attend the church. Age 11 onwards we didn't have the things like prayers at school etc. Although still follow the same holidays and so on.) All that context was basically to say that although it is not my religion, this version of it does not match with the religious teachings I received and doesn't seem to match what the people in the community believed or practiced either. A lot to think about, especially when Parvati is talking about not wanting her children to be influenced by this version of religion they are taught at school, and how it conflicts with her beliefs and faith yet the balance of wanting to give her children the best education available but maintain their own distinct culture and traditions. It also leads me to wonder if other religions or sectors of religions do the same thing both where these people we know on here, Muharam, Muhammed, Parvati (sorry if I am spelling these wrong), in the place where I live, and other parts of the world. I learned about some traditions, thoughts, practices and so on from their cultures that I didn't know before, such as the men talking about head coverings, oh and that a cigarette butt is a "toto" in Parvati's language! I also understood this song for the first time! I'd never really understood it, it is very catchy and stays in the head for days but it didn't make any sense to me. Seeing you and the crew discussing certain things and as you - with each of them in turn - pieced it together, interspersed with some wisdom along the way, and the bonus of the music video as an aid, it all came together for me too. Or maybe for me tootoo!? 😅 no? !!!

[@martinkuliza]

And even if they go over to christianity , they are not converting because they love christ they are going for money and stability and a home and ultimately when we think about judgement they won't get into heaven anyway BUT HEY... THE CHRISTIANS ARE NOT CONCERNED WITH THAT LITTLE DETAIL ARE THEY ? Because they feel good if they evangelized and covnert someone, it's not important what happens after that

[@sakrira]

@@martinkuliza plus they slowly but surely wipe out and erase cultures with these types of "schools"

[@TanyaQueen182]

This channel is beautiful. That's the only adjective that seemed right. Please keep up the awesome work.

[@meganh4011]

Sad about the missionaries. Stay strong in your personal faith. I also love this song💞

[@fotzegamingandmedia1840]

What they're doing is wrong. Christ instructed to help the poor and needy freely, to tend to those with no hope and provide it. What they're doing is bribery and scamming these poor individuals of salvation by ignoring their soul and providing them only their earthly needs as reward for conversion. How Christ must cry for these individuals, and how his anger must be kindled by these wicked men and women who deny aid for a price.

[@ME143-c1d]

Clearly you don't live around Muslims they are NO different. Let's look at how they treat women, the disabled, or Gays. 🏳️‍🌈

[@Riverside_Homestead_Off_Grid]

Christianity and most other religions are full of violence. They have tried to evangelize every nation and tribe, even with extortion and violence. You don't have to look far in history. In Canada, until the 90's, they beat little children in schools if they spoke their native language! If you look in history, you will find very dark things they have done to people all over the world. I can't understand why people believe in texts written by humans to use as a tool of power. I don't like them because they have often been used against us. I do not understand why people in northern countries believe in scriptures from another part of the world. They would never have known about them if some very powerful people had not brought them to those nations and conquered the old belief system. Led by the Roman Empire successor, the Vatican. Of course, all the knowledge that existed before that was destroyed. Knowledge is power. People always had everything taken away from them after conquests and something else was forced upon them. I can't see any benefit. How did they change their culture, traditions and beliefs? Indoctrination, manipulation, punishment, inquisition, violence. I'm not religious, but I believe in the great Spirit.

[@XZellTheBest]

@@fotzegamingandmedia1840 I totally agree with you...

[@sakrira]

@@fotzegamingandmedia1840 in addition to that, they are slowly but surely erasing local culture, tradition and beliefs by forcing the children into christianity with these schools.

[@nysus3530]

I love this channel and collection of personalities. You all are brilliant in the patience and love you can see/feel in how you film and discuss everything.

[@MarikoDeLeon]

This video really had some interesting and thought-provoking insights.

[@cripplermaximus]

I love all cultures and learning about other people and perspectives, and these are such truly beautiful people. These folks are awesome.

[@eh1702]

The choral versions of this song are stunning. I wish you had shown them some of these.

[@zeldagoblin]

A nice suggestion. Sometimes Adnan does sequels where he shows alternative versions, so he may well do that.

[@AzaleaLala]

It's good to show the original first though. I like your idea.

[@AzaleaLala]

Good choice of music. Africa is a classic. Released in 1982, even young people today know this song.

[@raulz888]

My man is feeling it!! I love these reactions. Music is truly universal.

[@etherealgirl394]

This is such a good song and you all helped me understand it better, thank you! ❤️

[@loribrooks7273]

Doesn't matter if the reactors can't read, the feeling and emotion of music is felt by everyone all over the world. 🙏

[@fishitreelitreelitfishit881]

I love their reactions. I love seeing and hearing people from areas so far from me. It’s heart warming.

[@michelleforrester7476]

Wow. So good ❤ Africa never leaves my heart after traveling thru many countries and the Wildlife ❤

[@peckish_tooth6515]

"Truth is One, the sages speak of it by many names." -- The Vedas

[@evamayakornstad2576]

I have'ent sen your cannel for some time. Now when Im back, I know I have missed you 😀💚🤗.

[@ann-donnestrydom6451]

Please let them all know that we are also learning from them just as much as they may have learned about us across the globe. 🙏🏻 I have gained insights into a culture and people I would never have otherwise, and they are just wonderful.

[@theotherdogknees]

I like the way that the first part of the reaction is thoughtfulness and reflection. Sensible, polite conversation. I feel that I have learned something and enjoyed it. Rare, these days. Kudos to you, good people.

[@pinkangenz7819]

Love your videos and seeing these guys watch something for the first time and have quite amazing insight. Hello from New Zealand 👋👋

[@jenniferharrison8915]

Here in Australia, a choir of 18,000 strangers in different cities, sang this song together in complete joy, it was wonderful! Blessings to you all and culture from Australia! 🙋🇦🇺

[@MrKarmoy1]

These people are so humble and beautiful I hope their way of tradition is never lost...

[@sabinamta]

I am so so sooo Happy that this channel came to me om my page and that i started to watch your videos. You guys are amazing! I am loopings forward to subscribing and seeing more videos here ❤

[@asgerhyer5325]

I just love these people :) Watching their reaction and hearing what they have to say is gold :) I hope each of them are living a happy life. Much love from Denmark

[@garycarter6773]

Thank you again my friends for another wonderful video. ♡♡♡♡

[@jenr2180]

Just stumbled across this channel! What an amazing and fun idea! I'm getting such joy 😂 watching and listening to them

[@lunatico981]

This is the only channel on youtube with reaction videos I truly believe these beautiful people definitely haven’t heard any of the songs before. I am so amazed by their curiosity and purity of their souls. God bless them all!

[@poec3292]

They called some of them 'placeholder' lyrics, words that go well with the melody, but weren't necessarily well thought out. Depending on the band's interest, they could have sharpened up the lyrics in some spots, but they kept it as it was.

[@bubbles9975]

This is both a great song and great video!! The guy singing is SOOOOO good looking to me!! 😘😘😘

[@maryannashenfelder5513]

I totally enjoy how he is so in touch with the music!!! I really love watching him have rithum!! And the gentle man with the awesome beard,is so smart with common sense, I would love to spend time with them!!

[@kimberlyallsup8472]

Thanks for this. I’ve listened to this song for years but didn’t have a clue as to what it was about!

[@Patty121855]

The gentleman with the glasses has music deep in his soul and also he is very, very intelligent. I love how he actively listens, and becomes the music! He has such keen observations and insight. He also asks excellent questions.

[@skateorbri]

This is one of the coolest things I’ve seen in awhile! Such a great song and vibration it gives to the listener. It really is more about the music than the lyrics although here. Its a masterpiece in arrangement and structure musically. Thanks so much for the video! Aloha from Hawaii 🏝🤙🏼

[@johnbickle8457]

One of the most Iconic songs of the 80s. I'm glad the panel liked it.

[@emitch9213]

I'm fascinated by their individual response to this music. Your first gentleman is highly engaged to sounds, rhythms, and the sum of development with any given music. His pleasure presents an infectious childlike responses of a high curiosity. The gentleman in turbin is a constant steady. He reserves within from worldly attachments. His respect to all life teaches well. The lovely lady is held satisfied to who she is. My grandaughter has shown her new doll that is of the same arm length bracelets as the lovely lady. I have enjoyed. Thank you.

[@tammyburnett3881]

Interesting to hear someone else’s interpretation of the lyrics. I think the she he is singing about is Africa. She is waiting there for you, the whole continent of Africa.

[@Lptoomany2001]

Thank you for making these videos! Sending love your way!

[@TRYBALS]

You are so welcome!

[@karlgavin968]

Another great video my friend. This song never crossed my mind but it's perfect for this channel. I would humbly request Chris Stapleton: Tennesse Whisky, Pentatonix: The Sound of Silence (I know you did another version of this song but maybe hearing a 2nd version would add something to it), Panic at the Disco: High Hopes, My Chemical Romance: Welcome to the black Parade (this one is a personal favorite). Thank you again.

[@pheart2381]

One of my favourite songs!!!

[@MeMe-yp6nw]

I swear, every time I watch these videos I start cutting onions for some reason. Lol

[@mariemenard4447]

I love to watch their reactions. I learn something about their culture as they look at mine. They deserve respect!

[@LeftUntilRight]

I totally agree with Chacha at the end. Religion shouldn't be imposed on others. Paying people to join is sick and if they do not wish for conversion then that should be respected. An olive branch should be extended regardless of faith. Great vid.

[@venkatkarthik]

One word to describe these souls - Pure. Happy tears everytime I watch them

[@kathya9522]

Parvati, you are right to be wary of anyone coming in promising to take care of you, support you, while demanding you accept their ways and give up your culture. This sounds like a cult demanding your devotion. Instead of helping you, they are more likely to bleed you dry.

[@ssshadowwolf6762]

It’s not lost on me that in the U.S. these same “ Christians “ won’t help their neighbors but will travel the world saving people they’d never have in their home or at their border . I walked away too . My life has been full with the concepts of others be it traditional indigenous practices here ( U.S.), Buddhism , Hinduism etc . I’m so grateful to have been part of it all . ♥️

[@rokiatouray394]

Right and using someone’s poverty to lure them into another religion is cruel.

[@___LC___]

Missionaries believe that they are saving the soul and care nothing for the person or their suffering in the physical plane. Taking money or anything from missionaries is literally selling your soul. If a soul even exists, but in the meantime one is truly selling their life with their families and their tribe.

[@sakrira]

I agree and it makes me so angry and sad how these missionaries slowly whipe out all those cultures, traditions and religions by taking the children and "re-educating" them. It should really be banned by now, seeing what they did to the indegenous peoples in America, Africa and across the globe.

[@___LC___]

@@sakrira Agree. Just look at how Christianity was used in the transatlantic slave trade and indoctrination of the people held in slavery. Missionaries do the same in bringing bibles that people can’t read to begin the process, then they feed them the parts that are appealing to the indigenous culture. When slaves were brought to the Americas, they learned spoken English, but it was forbidden to teach slaves to read. They were made to attend Christian services specifically for the enslaved that preached about being good slaves and respect their masters. Promising them the world of heaven in exchange for brutal enslavement on Earth. It always comes down to the promise of heaven as a reward for suffering…Christianity loves suffering in the poor. Mother Theresa sent all of the money that was donated to help the people in her care and in her hospitals to the Vatican and she reveled in the suffering of “her people”. People died of treatable illnesses, as it was preached that it was best to suffer and go to heaven. It was appalling.

[@philhobbs6359]

I absolutely love these videos. Such proud handsome and wise people. Love Kez

[@kschneyer]

I feel so privileged to learn from these wise people as they think about aspects of my culture through the lens of their own.

[@kristapendergrassguardascione]

Awesome!! No dear lady dont leave your tribe!! Bring your tribe with you!!! Love these reactions......thanks 🙏

[@davespears2241]

I love all your reactions.

[@matrixdeterminant3629]

Your channel is very enjoyable and I would enjoy meeting everyone in the video, peace and goodness to you all!!

[@RunTFC]

This was my first viewing of tribal people reacting to a song. I could only imagine how someone from a totally different culture accepts what their ears are hearing. Then to be open to understanding the meaning of the lyrics is heartwarming. Musically I also adore how they absorb it and judge it for what it is and not how different it is from what they know.

[@hanamoon5474]

I've heard this song countless times and never really understood it's meaning, and apparently I was singing the chorus incorrectly ☺️ Thank you for enlightening me on a familiar song.

[@ffs6158]

This made me laugh, these people are gonna be experts in 80s pop before you're done with them.

[@HeartBreakHigh]

I love the man in the glasses, feeling the tune! 😁. This is one of my favourite songs and I love Toto. This little exercise is so cute and wonderful to see different cultures react to a music video they haven’t seen and normally wouldn’t. I enjoyed watching this. A very novel idea 😉

[@heatherspence3848]

This song may be old, but it’s very popular in America still today! Sending love from Orlando Florida United States

[@darlenestover8893]

I love how much Muharam Khan Bughio enjoys the music itself!

[@sparkytuttle2966]

What a beautiful thing you are doing here. All involved with this video are Pakistani. All are people with whom I would be honored to break bread with, while learning more about what moves their souls. Music and food have always been, for me, the great equalizer among our fellow men. Our governments are not who we are. All women want their families safe. All men want to move towards creating something wonderful. All children want to play. No one with a heart wants to harm anyone. Those that do harm should be dealt with quickly. I wish everyone could see your work. Bless you and all involved for what you are teaching.

[@Just-Me-Living]

My interpretation of the books burning was him deciding that he did not need them anymore because he was going there to learn everything for himself. I was ONLY symbolic.

[@kaseymeier5944]

Parvati seems to be more confident in sharing her ideas.

[@kevinyountrevzupak8686]

I love this channel.

[@claycollins9852]

This song takes me back to when I was a kid. Good memories.

[@BRIANJAMESGIBB]

Thank you - got a tear :)

[@DollyRotten]

Please tell Parvati: we Brits call that part of the cigarette the "butt", which just has its roots in English as "end", but also what that word has come to mean to an American :-)

[@Arterion77]

I finally got to sit down and watch this video and, to borrow a word from Muharam, "wow". Such a good and thought-provoking conversation. Here in America, there is a lot of conversation about the effect of "colonialization".....forcing ones way of life onto the people that were already living their own way. For instance, how 100-200 years ago the Native American children were sent to Christian schools and not allowed to speak their own languages, the adults were not allowed to perform their traditional dances or ceremonies and the tribes were even removed from their ancestral land and how that has affected their lives over the years here. That's what came to mind when Parvati was talking about the school her children attend and how they can live rent free if they convert. This gives me so much to think about and I am glad to have learned from you all tonight.