Intro
(Energetic drum pattern and synth sounds)
"Awake, arise, it's time to shine"
(Echoes and vocal effects)
Verse 1
Listen up, y'all, gather 'round
Our ancestors' wisdom, we must hold down
From Mansa Musa's riches to Queen Njinga's might
We're the descendants of greatness, shining with all our light
Rise up, shine on, let your spirit soar
We got the power, we got the might, let's unite and take our rightful score
Chorus
Spirit of the ancients, burning deep inside
Spirit of the ancients, guiding us to the other side
We're the ones who'll rise up, and take our rightful place
With the spirit of the ancients, we'll show the world our face
Verse 2
Haile Selassie's vision, Kwame Nkrumah's dream
We're the ones who'll make it real, with the spirit of the ancients' scheme
From the pyramids to the diaspora, our history we must tell
We're the guardians of our heritage, our culture we must compel
We're the ones who'll rise up, and take our rightful place
With the spirit of the ancients, we'll show the world our face
Chorus
Spirit of the ancients, burning deep inside
Spirit of the ancients, guiding us to the other side
We're the ones who'll rise up, and take our rightful place
With the spirit of the ancients, we'll show the world our face
Bridge
We're the light in the darkness, we're the hope in the pain
We're the ones who'll rise above, we'll never be held down again
We'll rise up, shine on, let our spirits soar
We'll rise up, shine on, and take back what's ours
Outro
(Energetic drum pattern and synth sounds)
"Awake, arise, it's time to shine"
(Echoes and vocal effects)