Strong man of Africa, don't be blind
or close eyes to the plight of mankind
don't let them tell you their white lies
brother of black beauty, truth do find.

Lay down your spear, don't pick up a gun
turn away from fear your day will come
don't believe your enemy is who they say
can't know for sure when to fight or run.

Wise man of Africa, don't stop thinking
they'd have you turn until you're sinking
it's a thousand gold hands pulling strings
trying to see, but true light is still blinking.



© .Garry Saunders