Alien

[Verse 1] 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 [Verse 2] 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 [Chorus] I'm an alien, I'm a legal Alien I'm an African in New York I'm an alien, I'm a legal Alien I'm an African in New York [Verse 3] 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? [Chorus] I'm an alien, I'm a legal alien I'm an African in New York I'm an alien, I'm a legal alien I'm an African in New York [Bridge] Modesty, propriety I'm not the only one Gentleness, sobriety Shines brighter than the sun [Verse 4] "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 [Chorus] I'm an African I'm an African I'm an African