It’s for the future, yeah
I look into the eyes of the young ones today
Growing in the light, chasing shadows away
They are the seeds that we plant in the ground
Watching them rise with a powerful sound
Ndefunda abana, I’m learning from them too
Seeing the world with a vision so true
We gotta guide them with love and with grace
Running the marathon, winning the race
Ndefunda abana, the children are the light
Leading the way through the darkest of night
Ndefunda abana, they teach us how to grow
With a spirit so pure and a heart all aglow
Yeah, rise up, oh
Their laughter is music, a song in the wind
Reminding us where all the goodness begin
No malice, no hatred, just freedom to play
Lighting the path to a brighter new day
Jah bless the children wherever they stand
Across every mountain and every green land
We hold their hands as they step on the path
Teaching them wisdom, avoiding the wrath
Ndefunda abana, the children are the light
Leading the way through the darkest of night
Ndefunda abana, they teach us how to grow
With a spirit so pure and a heart all aglow
Easy now, let the message take hold
More precious than silver, more precious than gold
They are the future, the hope of the earth
Celebrating their spirit, acknowledging worth
So let us be patient and let us be kind
Leaving the ego and worries behind
Ndefunda abana, let’s listen to the truth
Preserving the beauty and joy of their youth
One love in the heart, one love in the soul
Making our purpose and spirit reach whole
We walk in the sunshine, we walk in the peace
Praying the wisdom will never decrease
Ndefunda abana, the children are the light
Teach them the way
Jah bless the children, forever they play
One love, rising up, yeah
Peace and light to the little ones
One love.