Dawn Through Mercy

[Intro] Whispers ride the wind, a distant drum in the night Footsteps trace a memory, soft as pale starlight [Verse 1] More séke dé ge na yaye, on the edge of dawn we learn to pray Kharite kagne thioly, in the rhythm of a kinder day Am ga kharite, hopeful breaths between the lines we say Bou bakhe kagne thioly, guiding hearts along the way [Chorus] Di sama gayedé wonala yaye, carry me where mercy stays Défare dekebi boléco, light the path through shadowed days Di néhale dekebi, near or far you keep me brave Do mou ndaye more séke, in your arms I find my faith [Verse 2] Simbele waye, simbale yaye, soft as rain on quiet streets Borome gaye mékhé, where promises and patience meet The world may wander, but your voice returns to anchor me In the lull of your wisdom, I find where I’m meant to be [Chorus] Di sama gayedé wonala yaye, carry me where mercy stays Défare dekebi boléco, light the path through shadowed days Di néhale dekebi, near or far you keep me brave Do mou ndaye more séke, in your arms I find my faith [Bridge] If doubt resembles thunder, your touch becomes the dawn A quiet harbor, where I’m safe to dream and carry on [Chorus] Di sama gayedé wonala yaye, carry me where mercy stays Défare dekebi boléco, light the path through shadowed days Di néhale dekebi, near or far you keep me brave Do mou ndaye more séke, in your arms I find my faith [Outro] More séke dé ge na yaye, I’ll walk this road with you all night Till every shadow fades to morning, and every heart learns to ignite