Rise Up! (South Africa) Lyrics

Under the southern cross where my journey took root

Land of gold and of brave dreams pursued

From table mountains, gaze to the wild

Roving seas, South Africa my heart beats with thee

Rise up!

Oh voices

Across the sea and sand

My soul's homeland, for you I stand

Through every trial, our spirit flies free

South Africa, you are part of me

Boundless and bold, your wonders behold

Forever in my heart, your story unfolds

From the bustling streets of Josie's embrace

To the serene sunsets in Durban's grace

The echoes of the velt, the Karoo's vast expanse

In my soul they dance, in my dreams they prance

(In my dreams they prance)

Rise up!

Oh voices

Across the sea and sand

My soul's homeland, for you I stand

Through every trial, our spirit flies free

South Africa, you are part of me

Boundless and bold, your wonders behold

Forever in my heart, your story unfolds

In the whispers of the wind I hear your call

To the raging Cape of Storm where the mighty oceans roar

No distance too great, no journey too wide

It's your name on my lips with untamed pride

Rise up!

Oh voices

Across the sea and sand

My soul's homeland, for you I stand

Through every trial, our spirit flies free

South Africa, you are part of me

Boundless and bold, your wonders behold

Forever in my heart, your story unfolds

(As the evening star over the veld takes it up...)

(Over the veld takes flight..!)

Rise up!

Oh voices

Across the sea and sand

My soul's homeland, for you I stand

Through every trial, our spirit flies free

South Africa, you are part of me

Boundless and bold, your wonders behold

Forever in my heart, your story unfolds

Rise up!

Rise up!