Discover the story of the song > African Child (Trapped In Me) – infant sorrow

The lyrics describe how the protagonist travels to poor areas to take pictures and invite people over for meals, but feels a sense of guilt because he knows he can't really help them. He also feels trapped by his fame and success, which he can't seem to escape from. The Swahili chant towards the end of the song expresses the desire for love, security, and music, and includes a line about God protecting children. Ultimately, the song is about the feeling of being trapped by privilege and wanting to do more to help others.