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