Dance, African child, mama is watching
A proud smile on her elegant face
Ululating all heard all around
Dance, child; listen to the African rhythm
A beat not too slow or too fast
Mama is cheering with the crowd and pride is wavering around her
Feel the beat, child, listen, the drum is booming with celebratory beats
Dance, for your mama is free, she has finally found peace again, dance, child, and lift her spirits
Feel the atmosphere around you, join the celebration
The ugly woes that prinkled her have retreated
You have suffered and cried, now it's time to laugh and dance in joy
The songs of war have stopped and it's time to celebrate!