[male
vocals] [
Intro] (
Driving
percussion,
rhythmic
acoustic
guitar
riff,
horn
section
swell)
Yeah,
we
gather
here
today
Feel
the
heat,
feel
the
rhythm
This
is
ACA,
we
celebrate
the
freedom
Let
the
music
take
control
Move
your
feet,
let’
s
go!
Mwana
wa
Galika
obrigado
[Verse 1] Sun
is
rising
high
on
this
independence
day
We
gather
round
to
honor
in
a
special
way
ACA
family
standing
strong
and
bold
Remembering
the
stories
that
have
all
been
told
We
salute
the
ones
who
fought
to
clear
the
path
Rising
through
the
challenges,
rising
from
the
wrath
Today
we
dance
for
those
who
led
the
light
Everything
is
feeling
so
incredible
morning
mwana
wa
Anya
manda
Galika
obrigado
[Chorus] Oh,
let’
s
celebrate
together,
raise
your
hands
up
high
Underneath
the
brilliance
of
this
independence
sky
We’
re
moving
with
the
rhythm,
we’
re
moving
with
the
flow
ACA
is
winning
everywhere
we
go
Yeah,
we
celebrate
the
legends
who
showed
us
the
way
Dancing
through
the
joy
of
this
independence
day
[Verse 2] Big
respect
to
Matilda,
she
was
leading
the
stand
Teacher
Soko
with
the
wisdom
in
his
hand
Teacher
Fanelly,
yeah
you
kept
the
vision
clear
Teacher
Lucky,
you
took
away
the
doubt
and
the
fear
We
see
you,
we
honor
you,
the
work
you
have
done
Shining
like
a
diamond,
shining
like
the
sun
From
the
early
morning
till
the
setting
of
the
light
Everything
you
gave
us
is
burning
so
bright
[Chorus] Oh,
let’
s
celebrate
together,
raise
your
hands
up
high
Underneath
the
brilliance
of
this
independence
sky
We’
re
moving
with
the
rhythm,
we’
re
moving
with
the
flow
ACA
is
winning
everywhere
we
go
Yeah,
we
celebrate
the
legends
who
showed
us
the
way
Dancing
through
the
joy
of
this
independence
day
[Bridge] Teacher
Elephant,
you
were
moving
like
a
king
Teacher
Precious,
hear
the
voices
as
they
sing
Teacher
Charity,
you
brought
the
heart
to
the
sound
Together
we’
re
shaking
up
the
hollow
of
the
ground
Listen
to
the
drums,
hear
the
guitar
play
We
celebrate
the
heroes
on
this
holiday!
[Verse 3] So
let
the
rhythm
pulse,
let
the
energy
rise
We
see
the
happy
fire
glowing
in
your
eyes
Independence
is
the
gift
that
we
all
share
Look
at
how
the
magic
is
hanging
in
the
air
Teachers,
we
salute
you,
you
are
the
rock
and
the
base
Moving
with
the
spirit,
moving
with
the
grace
ACA
forever,
we
are
dancing
in
the
sun
The
celebration
has
only
just
begun!
[Chorus] Oh,
let’
s
celebrate
together,
raise
your
hands
up
high
Underneath
the
brilliance
of
this
independence
sky
We’
re
moving
with
the
rhythm,
we’
re
moving
with
the
flow
ACA
is
winning
everywhere
we
go
Yeah,
we
celebrate
the
legends
who
showed
us
the
way
Dancing
through
the
joy
of
this
independence
day
[Outro] Yeah,
for
Matilda,
Soko,
Fanelly
too
Lucky,
Elephant,
Precious,
Charity,
this
is
for
you
Keep
the
rhythm
going,
keep
the
feeling
strong
ACA
independence,
where
we
all
belong (
Fade
out
with
heavy
percussion
and
brass
finish)
Mwana
wa
Anya
manda
obrigado
Nathan
Galika