Dandara

Dandara from my community
Makes me free and fly
Queen of my Congo
Gives me strength to fight
Hey Dandara

Put the laundry on the line
Put the magic in your amulet
You’re off to war, babe
I’ll be waiting for you to return
Go my warrior
Carry freedom with you
Carry courage in your heart
And my heart in your hand
And every time you go
You don’t take the worry with you
I hope to see you again
Riding back on your chestnut horse

Dandara from my community
Makes me free to fly
Queen of my Congo
Gives me strength to fight

The wind has warned

Here goes the king again
Bravely, bitterly
Holding Dandara’s hands
Promises to return once more
And Dandara cries

Dandara cries
Because her warrior doesn’t come back
They announce
The winds
The ambush
I feel this crossroads in my chest
She sent word
Mom sent word
Iansã announced
Death is coming