FOR US

FOR US

For us to gain freedom from ignorance

We mortgaged our houses to pay bills

That our young ones may read and write

And learn the ways of our conquerors

It was a purpose worth dying for

That our offspring will be liberated

From burden of heavy taxation

So we starved to make ends meet

For us to realise our common goals

We made sacrifices, not to the ancient gods

But toiled like slaves to the imperial masters

That was the only way we had to go

We forged together like one family

Though different in tribes and tongues

In brotherhood we all stood firm

To defend our native and mother land

For us, it was nothing in all respect

Whose ox was gorged nobody cared

As long as we get to the promise land

We laughed in pains and sang joyfully

Once we got our political independence

We forgot what brought us together

Lies and insincerity set in amongst us

As we live in self deceit all along

For us, the songs have changed

And our laughter gone with the wind

The mansions of our former masters

Now house those who slept while we toiled

We look back at the pains we bore

And regret we never took the oath

As our brothers have changed overnight

They wear oppressor’s masks with whiskers