(Drum roll, steady skanking guitar intro) Jam kuhuna Korowii ni waa aa yeaa ani ano aa dɛ ɛh topiri bpl bea.
Yeah, yeah, rise and shine
Blessings fall like the morning dew
Dr. Livessy, hear the sound of celebration
From the heart of the people
Jah guide your steps today
Through the storm and the rising tide
You kept your faith with nothing to hide
A scholar’s mind, a vision so clear
You faced the challenges year after year
From the quiet halls to the light of day
You walked the path in your own noble way
Now the fruit is ripe, the harvest is here
With a heart full of love and a spirit sincere
Rise and shine, Dr. Livessy
Head of the Department, watch the future fly
School of Public Health, UDS calls your name
Leading the way, putting glory to flame
With resilience as your shield and faith as your guide
You’ve reached the mountain top with grace and pride
Rise and shine, oh, let your light beam
You are the weaver of this beautiful dream
Beyond the work and the academic scroll
You are the heart that keeps us whole
A devoted wife with a steady hand
Raising our children to walk through the land
Three little lights you nurture with care
A faithful homemaker, a beauty so rare
How do you balance the weight of the crown?
With love as your anchor that will not go down
Rise and shine, Dr. Livessy
Head of the Department, watch the future fly
School of Public Health, UDS calls your name
Leading the way, putting glory to flame
With resilience as your shield and faith as your guide
You’ve reached the mountain top with grace and pride
Rise and shine, oh, let your light beam
You are the weaver of this beautiful dream
May Solomon’s wisdom settle in your mind
Leave the shadows of the past behind
With Deborah’s courage to lead the strong
And Christ’s compassion where you belong
Your leadership inspires the soul of the land
Guided by the grace of the Almighty’s hand
Rise and shine, Dr. Livessy
Head of the Department, watch the future fly
School of Public Health, UDS calls your name
Leading the way, putting glory to flame
With resilience as your shield and faith as your guide
You’ve reached the mountain top with grace and pride
Rise and shine, oh, let your light beam
You are the weaver of this beautiful dream
Keep shining, keep growing, keep leading the way
Your best is yet to come, believe in the day
Dr. Livessy, we celebrate you now
With a grateful heart and a humble bow
Yeah, rise and shine
(Fade out with melodic bass and skank guitar)