The Freedom Song

Throughout the sand of history the braveheart stood in the way

Of the noble lords in pompous dress who had the evil say.



And all the families of the meek who seek - to live in love in peace.



Cannot keep what belongs to them - the nobles want their fleece.



And those that know the pain and loss from those who rule in sin

Must join together hand in hand until all justice wins.



And I see the spark of freedom in their eye

And I see the spark of freedom in their eye

Yes, I see the hope of freedom in their eye

Yes, I see the Light of freedom in their eye

Jumbe



Ken Saro-Wiwa, Ken Saro-Wiwa, Ken Saro-Wiwa

Oh Wiwa, Oh Wiwa

Jumbe Saro-Wiwa



Ah - ah - ah

Jumbe



And good men run the gauntlet to try the righteous rule

While others of a lesser code make them out a fool



And those who have the power can wear the whitest robes

While the meek and truly humble can only sing life’s Odes



And I see the spark of freedom in their eye

And I see the spark of freedom in their eye

Yes, I see the hope of freedom in their eye



Yes, I see the Light of freedom in their eye

Jumbe



Ken Saro-Wiwa, Ken Saro-Wiwa, Ken Saro-Wiwa

Oh Wiwa, Oh Wiwa

Jumbe Saro-Wiwa!