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It’s amazing how straight from the start 

We know what’s right down in our hearts

In this world we each hold a special part

We create a meaningful life, and call it art

Our ancestors paved the way

For our forefathers of yesterday

They toiled, were mistreated, they hoped and they prayed

For a day when we can achieve, excel and be great

A day like today

As you grow the more you’ll know 

The more your story will unfold

When knowledge and power pour from your soul

Tell your story, until then do what you’re told

We live, we learn, we love, we laugh

We try to follow the straight and narrow path

Listen, learn, laugh, love

Laugh, love, learn, listen

Learn, love, listen, laugh

Because life around us is happening fast

Listen to your elders, listen to your gut

Follow your intuition sent from above

Listen to your mind, but don’t be headstrong

Take Granny’s advice, know you’re not alone

Learn to be brave, to move boldly and free

Learn from other’s mistakes, learn from listening

Learn to be taught, to be a coachable rookie

Learn to stand alone, you’re a tough cookie

Laugh in the faces of your enemies

Your laughter is your victory 

For even when you cannot find words to speak 

Laugh and rejoice and you will find peace

Love your neighbor as you love yourself

Show the world that you’re somethin’ else

You stand on the shoulders of giants, upon great relatives passed

You shall overcome, defeat and triumph

For you’ve inherited their wisdom and determination not their caste

You are the next, the now, the new

The future of our people depends on you

What will you learn?

Who will you be?

How will you act out this country’s democracy?

What is your purpose?

How can you grow?

Together as a people, we will flourish and glow

Glow up

Glow bright

So radiantly that you shine even in the night

Letting His light shine through you

Straight from the beginning we know what to do

Do good and good will be done unto you

As a people we can, UBUNTU