My land, my home, my everlasting sanctuary
The wilds at my fingertips
The people in my heart
What is there to say about a country as free as a bird?
Well, even birds have struggles
My country is one of sorrow and strife
One of greed, corruption and poverty
Crime is old news, wasted money a common occurrence
The people live in sorrow
It drowns us
Shoving us down
Smothering us in its endless coating
But yet...
We get back up again
We go on living
We love
We laugh
We live
My country is also one of freedom
One of strength and one of unity
Of wild places and busy cities
It is a country of pride
Of singing people
And cheering fans
My country is one of diversity
Of family
Of light
It is my whole world
And it is my home...
'nkosi sikelel iafrika'
