Fatshe leso lea halalela
 Fatshe leso lea halalela

 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

 (Pride lands)
 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

 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

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 And where the journey may lead you
 (And where the journey may lead me)
 Let this prayer be your guide
 [bad word]  be my guide)

 Though it may take you so far away
 (Though it may take me so far away)
 Always remember your pride
 (I'll remember my pride)

 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)

 Beso bo, my people, beso bo