Verse 1

Amkeni mifupa tupu
(Arise you dry bones)

Pokeeni hewa
(Receive breath)

Mifupa mikavu
(Dry bones)

Valishwa misuli
(Put on muscles)

Nani nani atakaye paza sauti ya haki?
(Who will raise their voices for the truth)

Nena Bubu Nena!
(Speak mute speak)

Kumejaa ukorofi
(There is violence about)

Chorus

Nani? Nani?
(Who? Who?)
Atakayesimama
(Who will stand?)
Atakayehesabiwa