Fatshe leso lea halalela
Fatshe leso lea halalela

Shadow land, 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

(Prideland)
I have no choice
(My land)
I will find my way
(Tear-stained)
Lea halalela

(Dry land, 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

Fatshe leso lea halalela
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

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