MALI
A ton appel, Mali,
CHORUS
L'Afrique se lève enfin
CHORUS
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TRANSLATION |
At your call, Mali, So that you may prosper, Faithful to your destiny, We shall all be united, One people, one goal, one faith For a united Africa. If the enemy should show himself Within or without, On the ramparts, We are ready to stand and die.
For Africa and for you, Mali, Our banner shall be liberty. For Africa and for you, Mali, Our fight shall be for unity. Oh, Mali of today, Oh, Mali of tomorrow, The fields are flowering with hope And hearts are thrilling with confidence.
Stand up, women, stand up young and old, For the Fatherland on the road Towards a radiant future. For the sake of our dignity Let us strengthen our ranks; For the public well-being Let us forge the common good. Together, shoulder to shoulder, Let us work for happiness.
That leads to common happiness. Courage and devotion, Constant vigilance, Courage and devotion, Constant vigilance, Truth from olden times, The truths of every day, Happiness through effort Will build the Mali of tomorrow.
Let us greet this new day. Let us greet freedom, Let us march towards unity. Refound dignity Supports our struggle. Faithful to our oath To make a united Africa, Together, arise, my brothers, All to the place where honour calls.
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Adopted in 1962 Words by SEYDOU BADIAN KOUYATÉ |