Fatshe leso lea halalela1
Fatshe leso lea halalela1
Shadowland
The leaves have fallen
This shadowed land
This was our home
The river's dry
The ground has broken
So I must go
Now I must go
And where the journey may lead me
Let your prayers be my guide
I cannot stay here, my family
But I'll remember my pride
(Prideland)
I have no choice
(My land)
I will find my way
(Tear-stained)
Lea halalela2
(Dry land)
(Take this)
Take this prayer
(With you)
What lies out there
(Fatshe leso)3
Lea halalela2
And where the journey may lead you
Let this prayer be your guide
Though it may take you so far away
Always remember your pride
(Fatshe leso lea halalela1)
Fatshe leso lea halalela1
Fatshe leso lea halalela1
(And where the journey may lead you)
And where the journey may lead me
(Let this prayer be your guide)
Let this prayer be my guide
(Though it may take you so far away)
Though it may take me so far away
(Always remember your pride)
I'll remember my pride
(And where the journey may lead you)
Giza buyabo, giza buyabo4
(Let this prayer be your guide)
I will return, I will return
Beso bo 4
(Though it may take you so far away)
Giza buyabo4, I will return
(Always remember your pride)
Giza buyabo, oh giza buyabo 4
Beso bo4, my people, beso bo4
1. a. b. c. d. e. The land of our ancestors is holy2. a. b. Is holy3. Our land4. a. b. c. d. e. f. I will be back