In the twenty first century
freedom looks to finally find
The cradle of humanity
come to test the ties that bind

How is it that the continent
from which we all must have come
Is only now finding freedom
out from under a despots thumb

We have surely come full circle
circumnavigating the world
Bringing us back where we began
while enlightenment is unfurled

The masses cry out for relief
they ache for the chance to breathe free
They want self determination
all deserve it as much as me

We lend our hearts to Africa
let them hear voices cry aloud
That they may know we weep for them
in suffering they may stand proud

Tate