(Whispered) Taona... listen my son
Life is a garden, you choose what you grow
Ayy, yoh, look to your heart
In this world there are two ways to choose from
Listen to the voice that is deep in your heart
Don't let the noise of the crowd lead you wrong
Your future is built on the start that you start
Choose your friends like you choose your own soul
The ones by your side, they determine your goal
Taona, Taona, Taona, listen to me
Your future is written by how you live free
Make good steps, let the wisdom take hold
Your story is waiting to be bravely told
Taona, Taona, the path is for you
Stay on the line, let your spirit stay true
Life and death in the power of your tongue
Speak what is kind while your heart is still young
Obey your mother, respect your father's hand
Be at peace with everyone all through the land
Respect the elders, let them guide your way
To live long and bright, beginning today
Taona, Taona, Taona, listen to me
Your future is written by how you live free
Make good steps, let the wisdom take hold
Your story is waiting to be bravely told
Taona, Taona, the path is for you
Stay on the line, let your spirit stay true
Work extra hard, let the books be your light
Brighten the future, shine through the night
Tikambenji and Tulumbe are watching your feet
Make sure every step makes your destiny sweet
Tiyamike is proud of the man you become
Keep walking forward, until you are home
Taona, yeah, keep your head high
Choose wisely now, under the Zambian sky
Be at peace, my son, be at peace
(Fade out with soft guitar melody)