[English] Hemenakiz - we must be strong.

Lyrics

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[Verse 1]
I was born in a cool, calm city
Mba-ivu where the breeze so pretty
Mbakera land where the hearts stay warm
No fear, no fight, no war, no storm
Children laughing in the moonlight glow
Old folks telling stories slow
Peace was the crown that our people wore
Love was rich though we still were poor


[Verse 2]
There was a man, strong but kind
A soldier once, with a peaceful mind
High rank, but humble soul
Fair and just was his only goal
He stood for truth, he stood so tall
Never let corruption call
Integrity in the way he stands
With clean, clean heart and healing hands

[Chorus]
Why we choose lies over truth today?
Why we turn from the righteous way?
Deception spreading like wildfire
Burning down our fathers’ fire
Hear me out, tyo-yam my people
Let us rise, let us stand as equal
One love, one land, one destiny
Unity is the remedy 

[Verse 3]
Now I see shadows round the gate
Land grabbers moving filled with hate
Using brothers, using friends
Breaking homes for selfish ends
Divide and rule is the game they play
Steal the night and sell the day
But we be stronger when we stand
Heart to heart to defend our land


[Bridge – Softer, emotional]
Remember the drums of our ancestors’ sound
Remember the peace that we once had found
Justice flowing like river so free
That is the home it’s meant to be
Don’t let greed rewrite our story
This is more than land — it’s glory,
So,

[Chorus]
Why we choose lies over truth today?
Why we turn from the righteous way?
Deception spreading like wildfire
Burning down our fathers’ fire
Hear me out, tyo-yam my people
Let us rise, let us stand as equal
One love, one land, one destiny
Unity is the remedy


[Outro – Chant style]
Tyo-yam… hear the call…
Stand together or we fall…
Mbakera land, we must be strong…
Truth and justice all along…
Hemenakiz say — one love, one home.