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Credits
PERFORMING ARTISTS
Somi
Vocals
Keith Witty
Percussion
Toru Dodo
Rhodes Piano
Michael Olatuja
Acoustic Bass Guitar
Liberty Ellman
Guitar
Nate Smith
Drums
Marika Hughes
Cello
COMPOSITION & LYRICS
Somi
Composer
Sting
Composer
Keith Witty
Composer
PRODUCTION & ENGINEERING
Somi
Producer
Keith Witty
Producer
Andy Taub
Recording Engineer
MIKE FLANNERY
Recording Engineer
Jaclyn Sanchez
Assistant Engineer
Adam Tilzer
Assistant Engineer
Dave Darlington
Mixing Engineer
Dave Kutch
Mastering Engineer
Lyrics
I don't drink coffee, I take tea my dear
Some extra rice, please, on the side
And you can hear it in my accent when I talk
I'm an African in New York
See me walking down One Sixteen
Dried fish and cowry tableside
There's pride and beauty in my walk
I'm an African in New York
Oh, I'm an alien, I'm a legal alien
I'm an African in New York
Oh, I'm an alien, I'm a legal alien
I'm an African in New York
I drive my taxi down grand avenues
They always ask me where I'm from
Is it that sad place that's in the news?
And is that the reason why I've come?
Oh, I'm an alien, I'm a legal alien
I'm an African in New York
Oh, I'm an alien, I'm a legal alien
I'm an African in New York
Modesty, propriety
I'm not the only one
Gentleness, sobriety
Shines brighter than the sun
"Fais comme chez toi sans oublier", they said
Even though you're here to stay
It takes a man to suffer ignorance and smile
Be yourself no matter what they say
Be yourself no matter what they say
I'm an African
I'm an African
I'm an African
Writer(s): Gordon Matthew Sumner, Laura Kabasomi Kakoma
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