CHORUS
Fatshe leso lea halalela,
Fatshe leso lea halalela,

NALA
Shadowland,
The leaves have fallen ,
This shadowed land,
This was our home,

The river's dry,
The ground has broken,
So I must go,
Now I must go,

And where the journey may lead me,
Let your prayers be my guide,
I cannot stay here, my family,
But I'll remember my pride,*

(CHORUS) NALA
(Pridelands) I have no choice,
(My lands) I will find my way,
(Tear-stained) Lea halalela,
(Dry lands)
(Take this) Take this prayer,
(With you) What lies out there?
(Fatshe leso) Lea halalela,

CHORUS
And where the journey may lead you,
Let this prayer be your guide,
Though it may take you so far away,
Always remember your pride,

Fatshe leso lea halalela,
Fatshe leso lea halalela,

RAFIKI (Chant)

NALA
Fatshe leso lea halalela,

NALA/CHORUS
And where the journey may lead you (me),
Let your prayer be your (my) guide,
Though it may take you (me) so far away,
Always (I'll) remember your (me) pride,

(CHORUS) NALA
(And where the journey may lead you) Giza buyabo, giza buyabo,
(Let this prayer be your guide) I will return, I will return, Beso bo,
(Though it may take you so far away) Giza buyabo, I will return,
(Always remember your pride) Giza buyabo, oh giza buyabo,

NALA
Beso bo, me people, beso bo.