You're on my mind Africa, motherland Africa But when I turn on the news I see war hey Hatred, weapons, children starving Great scars on your face pretty woman Food scarcity, well known for poverty I see the wealthy begging for charity Seems that your lives don't cost so much Nobody cares, nobody moves Politicians game of chess Ma** grave, is it what you're known for Genocide, is it what you're known for A kingdom divided against itself cannot stand We have a dream called [Chorus] United states of Africa [2X] We have a dream called United states of Africa [2X] The next generation will see Free your mind Africa, you're not a slave You're the chief corner stone to the builder Despised, rejected like the least of nations I feel your mourn, I feel your pain I see a future so bright for you're progeny Oppression walls are falling Everybody knows, everybody knows Time to set the record straight Ma** grave, is it what you're known for Genocide, is it what you're known for A kingdom divided against itself cannot stand We have a dream called From north to south, from east to west, dream United as one for your progeny, dream [2X] We cried enough, we suffered enough No more pain, no more Arise and shine, mama Africa