Mr. Tembo Lyrics
Damon Albarn
Lyrics
Can I sing to you bout Mr. Temboa and what he's got to do
But first I'm going back to the could weal floud
To find the mission that help me with his lost
Mr. Tembo's on his way on the hill
With only this song to tell you how he feels
But to get there he will need a helping hand
It's where he is now but it wasn't what he plan
Can I sing to you bout Mr. Temboa and what he's going though
Up the enfatic night he chekc him on his own
Up the camazi and then made it his home
Mr. Tembo's on his way on the hill
With only this song to tell you how he feels
But to get there he will need a helping hand
It's where he is now but it wasn't what he plan
It's where he is now but it wasn't what he plan
We all sing for you 'bout Mr. Tembo and what he's got to do
He get's up early while you are still in bed
Mr. Tembo great blanket by his head
Mr. Tembo's on his way on the hill
With only this song to tell you how he feels
But to get there he will need a helping hand
It's where he is now but it wasn't what he plan
It's where he is now but it wasn't what he plan
Mr. Tembo's on his way on the hill
With only this song to tell you how he feels
But to get there he will need a helping hand
It's where he is now but it wasn't what he plan
It's where he is now but it wasn't what he plan
Song & Lyrics Facts
The song "Mr. Tembo" was released on April 28, 2015 as a single from Damon Albarn's debut solo album, Everyday Robots.
The track was written by Albarn and Michael Turner, with the band The Heavy Seas providing instrumentation. Lyrically, it is a tribute to a Tanzanian elephant named Mr. Tembo who Albarn encountered in 2009 while visiting an orphanage near Arusha. It features a catchy melody combined with African-style percussion and chanting, creating a unique soundscape that has been praised for its originality. The lyrics tell a story of how Mr. Tembo came into Albarn’s life, inspiring him to write this uplifting tune.