El Malick Faal
The Revolution of the people continues
Which no retrogressive forces could discontinue
For it draws its strength from the people’s Will
To cure the country of its many ills
It moves along steadily day by day
Smashing all barriers on its way
It bulldozes old structures into dust and clay
And paves further its broad highway
The 2nd Republic- Republic of Paradox
Autocratic, they claimed to be solid like rocks
They condemned colonialism to demonstrate bravery
As well as the shameful institution of slavery
But we’ve seen here detainees brought before Court of law
To be tried fairly according to law
They clamped metal chains around their feet
As they walked heavily under the heat
Guided, they walked slowly to the court room
Where they feared to face the inevitable Doom
The angry crowd cried: Justice! Justice! Justice!
But where judges are obstructed, there can’t be justice
The 2nd Republic promised us transparency
But instead had given us obscurity
It promised us, day one, accountability
But reserved itself exclusive right to immunity
The 2nd Republic condemned western slavery
Only to introduce Local slavery
They promised to protect Gambia’s good reputation
But plunged it into discredit and isolation
Today, we pay tribute to comrades of the Revolution
When all eyes can see the bright horizon
When after many years in darkness we groped
In search of the gateway to the growing HOPE
To comrade Dayda Hydara, symbol of patriotism
Who was gunned down in the battlefield of journalism
To Chief Manneh and all those who met similar fate
Their dedication to duty must we emulated
The Revolution of the people continues
Which no reactionary forces could discontinue
Its power is the people; author of Change
So no stronger power to turn to, in exchange
The Republic is well set in motion
Driven by the inexhaustible fuel of the revolution
It resolves to work restlessly towards our Destiny
Peace, Progress and Prosperity
