I Am an African
Embracing the Essence of Unity: I Am an African
Lyrics
I am an African
I identify as African.
I belong to the beginning of life
I am connected to the origin of existence.
That is joyful the spirit that is colorless free
I possess a joyful and colorless spirit that is free.
I am an African
Reiteration of identifying as African.
I belong to that rich peace land Africa
I am linked to the peaceful and rich land of Africa.
The home to so many diverse cultures
Acknowledgment of the diverse cultures in Africa.
That all feel the smiling golden sun on their faces
All cultures in Africa experience the warmth of the sun and understand ubuntu (a Southern African philosophy emphasizing interconnectedness).
And know ubuntu
Reference to the African concept of ubuntu, emphasizing communal values.
I am an African
Reiteration of identifying as African.
I am not my sister's keeper I am my sister
I am not just responsible for my sister; I am my sister.
I am not my brother's keeper but I am my brother
Similar to the previous line, emphasizing a deep connection with one's brother.
In your dark eyes I see my own pain
In the eyes of others, I recognize and share their pain.
My sorrow my own joy
I empathize with the sorrows and joys of others as if they were my own.
I have love, faith and trust in the goodness
I possess love, faith, and trust in the inherent goodness of my people.
Of the people I come from
Expressing a positive view of the people's qualities from my heritage.
Never again will it be determined for me
I reject external determinations of my emotions, thoughts, and identity.
How to feel how to think and how to be
Emphasis on personal agency and freedom from external influence.
The greatness of my people will be constant reminder
The enduring greatness of my people will always remind me of my blessings from being born in Africa.
Of how blessed I am to have been born in this continent
A declaration of pride and boldness in being African.
I am proud bold I am an African
A reaffirmation of pride and identity as an African.
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