(Nna!) The sun rises, but the clouds are heavy, oh Lord.
(Chai!) We are crying for a change, a new dawn for the land.
I am Central, praying every single day
Looking up to the heavens, washing all my tears away
Nigeria is beautiful, the land of my birth
But the suffering is heavy, pulling us down to the earth
Corruption is a fire, burning all the common man
Looting up the treasury, failing every single plan
(Oya!) We need a light, we need a way to go
To move this great nation, away from this valley low.
Oh Lord, touch the hearts of those who lead today
Let them do what is right, let them find the better way
For every man, woman, and child in this land
Give us peace and progress, take us by the hand
Nigeria will rise, oh yes, we pray it's true
Everything will be fine, if we turn our hearts to You.
Life is becoming hard, hunger is a bitter pill
But I still believe in hope, I still have the will
(Omalicha!) Look at the beauty hidden in our streets
If only we were honest, if only we were sweet
But leaders they are blinded by the greed they possess
Leaving all the citizens in a state of distress
(Chop life!) No, we want to live, not just to survive
Keep the hope of the people, Lord, keep it alive.
Oh Lord, touch the hearts of those who lead today
Let them do what is right, let them find the better way
For every man, woman, and child in this land
Give us peace and progress, take us by the hand
Nigeria will rise, oh yes, we pray it's true
Everything will be fine, if we turn our hearts to You.
(Omo!) It is too much, the pain is in our bones
But we are standing tall, steady on the stepping stones
From the North to the South, let the love begin to flow
Let the seed of kindness be the only thing we sow.
(Ah ah!) I see a vision of a nation truly grand
Where justice and equity flourish in the land
No more looting of the money meant for us all
No more people suffering, waiting for the fall
God, you hear my cry, you see the state of my home
Guide us to the promised land, no longer shall we roam.
Oh Lord, touch the hearts of those who lead today
Let them do what is right, let them find the better way
For every man, woman, and child in this land
Give us peace and progress, take us by the hand
Nigeria will rise, oh yes, we pray it's true
Everything will be fine, if we turn our hearts to You.
Nigeria will be fine, oh Lord (Chop life!)
Better days are coming, I can feel it in the air
Just a little more prayer, just a little more care
(Nna!) Amen, let it be.