Rooted in Rhythm

[Intro] Drums awake the the village drums, feet to the ground, hands to the sky We gather in the square where stories come alive [Verse 1] Ézékiel leads the walk, steady heart, bright eyes gleam Akoessi paints the dusk with colors of a shared dream Eyram holds the rhythm tight, a smile that never ends Emma sings the chorus of tomorrow, where hope descends Elise lends her laughter, weaving threads of gold and green Kudjo stirs the fire, chorus rising like a heartbeat on the scene [Pre-Chorus] Neighbors by neighbor, we share the tales we know Hands clap the tempo, let the river of love flow [Chorus] Ézékiel, stand tall, with courage in your stride Akoessi drums the night, history on your side Eyram keeps the beat alive, in every neighbor’s eyes Emma voices unity, under the radiant skies Elise and Kudjo dance as one, in joy we rise [Verse 2] Ézékiel guides the path where elders bless the road Akoessi paints our future bright, with stories told Eyram lifts the chorus, a chorus made of many ties Emma calls the chorus home, where every heart replies Elise gathers all the laughter, weaving community wide Kudjo stokes the flame of hope, with every stride [Pre-Chorus] We share the bread, we lift the song up high We celebrate the roots that teach us to unify [Chorus] Ézékiel, stand tall, with courage in your stride Akoessi drums the night, history on your side Eyram keeps the beat alive, in every neighbor’s eyes Emma voices unity, under the radiant skies Elise and Kudjo dance as one, in joy we rise [Bridge] Hands together, we move as one family tree Feet on the soil, roots deep in community Breath of Africa in every clap and call We rise, we thrive, we answer the drum’s call [Chorus] Ézékiel, stand tall, with courage in your stride Akoessi drums the night, history on your side Eyram keeps the beat alive, in every neighbor’s eyes Emma voices unity, under the radiant skies Elise and Kudjo dance as one, in joy we rise [Outro] The square fades to night, but the hearts stay bright Forever in our chorus, together we ignite