Rise, Afrika

Brother, let me tell you something true
About the land that's calling me and you
Where ancient rivers run through sacred ground
And beating hearts make that beautiful sound

From Angola's coast to Congo's heart
Mozambique to South Africa's art
Guinea's wisdom flows like wine
This continent of yours and mine

Allez-y, mon frère, come and see
Mother Africa, wild and free
Every mountain, every tree
Sings of our ancestry
Allez-y, mon frère, feel the beat
Mother Africa, bittersweet
Dancing souls beneath our feet
Making history complete

(Oh-oh-oh, Mother Africa)
(Oh-oh-oh, calling me home)

My friend, I see the strength in every face
The courage carved in time, the pride of place
From Cape Town's beauty to Luanda's shore
These blessed nations give us so much more

Bold and brilliant, brave and bright
Black diamonds shining in the light
Guinea's gold and Congo's grace
Power written on each face

Allez-y, mon frère, come and see
Mother Africa, wild and free
Every mountain, every tree
Sings of our ancestry
Allez-y, mon frère, feel the beat
Mother Africa, bittersweet
Dancing souls beneath our feet
Making history complete

(Oh-oh-oh, Mother Africa)
(Oh-oh-oh, calling me home)

Sister, can you hear the ancient drums?
Speaking of the greatness yet to come
Five nations, one family
Bound by love and destiny

Allez-y, mon frère, come and see
Mother Africa, wild and free
Every mountain, every tree
Sings of our ancestry
Allez-y, mon frère, feel the beat
Mother Africa, bittersweet
Dancing souls beneath our feet
Making history complete

(Oh-oh-oh, Mother Africa)
(Oh-oh-oh, calling me home)
(Oh-oh-oh, Mother Africa)
(Oh-oh-oh, forever strong)