I woke up in the middle of dawn to sing and dance and curse at the African continent For I couldn’t take no more of the struggling and suffering of my fellow country-men For I couldn’t stand no longer to watch my kind drown dead in HIV, hunger and poverty Sorrow and pain Pain with no gain Africa I mourn African dawn For darkness has now come with peace And a feeling of ease, I go down on my knees to say a prayer, And hope for better, For Africa is my continent For in Africa I have confidence