O, what a great day in our history The gathering of the tribes last spring The elders met together – all agreed Griots began to sing Drink the pure water Of forgiveness Sing the sweet song of mercy Let the cornerstone of the temple Be love Solo, singing in the Bambara language, Echoing the sentiments of the chorus Drink the pure water Of forgiveness Sing the sweet song of mercy Let the cornerstone of the temple Be love Drink the pure water Of forgiveness Sing the sweet song of mercy Let the cornerstone of the temple Be love Drink the pure water Of forgiveness Sing the sweet song of mercy Let the cornerstone of the temple Be love Solo, singing in the Bambara language, Echoing the sentiments of the chorus