Oh, the path is long and the wind is cold
But the story of my soul, it must be told
I stand before you, humble and true
Fines Mazuba, the child the southern winds knew
From the quiet lands of Kalomo, I rise
With the weight of the years reflected in my eyes
My father departed when I was but one
Before I could learn to walk in the sun
But a mother’s strength held the sky in place
And the love of a stepfather gave me grace
Oh, I am the soil of the Southern land
Guided by fate, led by a steady hand
Through the dusty roads, through the dark and the rain
I find my purpose, I break through the pain
Fines Mazuba, I am still standing tall
Even when shadows try to make me fall
I remember the classrooms, the struggle, the debt
Obstacles faced that I’ll never forget
From the red earth of home to the halls far away
In Kabwe’s light, I learned how to pray
Mine Secondary School, the lessons were deep
Promises made that I’m destined to keep
It wasn't easy, the road was so steep
But the harvest is waiting for those who will reap
Oh, I am the soil of the Southern land
Guided by fate, led by a steady hand
Through the dusty roads, through the dark and the rain
I find my purpose, I break through the pain
Fines Mazuba, I am still standing tall
Even when shadows try to make me fall
Though the tears may fall like the seasonal tide
I carry my history deep inside
Every step is a tribute to those who are gone
I carry the torch until the breaking of dawn
So look at me now, see the fire, the glow
Of a life that’s been planted where the deep rivers flow
My story is written in sweat and in pride
With the spirit of Kalomo right by my side
Chale, it’s a journey, a heavy, long road
But I carry the weight, I carry the load
Oh, I am the soil of the Southern land
Guided by fate, led by a steady hand
Through the dusty roads, through the dark and the rain
I find my purpose, I break through the pain
Fines Mazuba, I am still standing tall
Even when shadows try to make me fall
Yeah, Fines Mazuba, I rise from the dust
In the strength of my mother, in God I trust
Eii, the road goes on
From Kalomo to the light, I belong.