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)