(Ayy, yoh)
Mr. President, can you hear the people?
From the dusty streets to the city lights
We are looking up to you, hoping for a change
Listen now
Early morning, sun just hitting the ground
I’m on the grind, searching for a way around
Nshima on the table, but the plate is getting light
We struggling, we hustling, working through the night
Prices going up, the pocket getting thin
Tell me, Mr. President, where do we begin?
We believe in the vision, we believe in the dream
But reality is harder than it seem
Oh, Mr. President, look down at your children now
We are suffering, we’re waiting for the how
We need a hand, we need a light in the dark
Help us find the fire, help us find the spark
Yeah, we rise, we keep on pushing through the pain
Looking for the sun behind the heavy rain
Copperbelt to Lusaka, the voice is the same
We want a better life, we want to play the game
Not just for the few, but for all of the land
We need a leader who can really take a stand
Education, medicine, a future for the youth
We just want the progress, we just want the truth
I know the burden is heavy on your head
But don't forget the people who are crying for their bread
Oh, Mr. President, look down at your children now
We are suffering, we’re waiting for the how
We need a hand, we need a light in the dark
Help us find the fire, help us find the spark
Yeah, we rise, we keep on pushing through the pain
Looking for the sun behind the heavy rain
(Ayy, yoh)
We are the strength of this nation, we are the force
Help us keep our eyes on the right course
Don't let the hope fade, don't let it die
Lift us up, Mr. President, hear our cry
Oh, Mr. President, look down at your children now
We are suffering, we’re waiting for the how
We need a hand, we need a light in the dark
Help us find the fire, help us find the spark
Yeah, we rise, we keep on pushing through the pain
Looking for the sun behind the heavy rain
Hear our cry, Mr. President
We need help, we need change
For the people, for the future
(Yoh)
Keep on pushing, stay strong
Peace and love, we rise.
(Ayy)