The Gambia

[Intro] Where the river flows wide, In the heart of West Africa's stride, The Gambia calls with pride, A place where cultures abide. [Verse 1] From the Atlantic's gentle kiss, To the banks where fishermen cast nets, The Gambia, a land of bliss, Where history and present coalesce. [Pre-Chorus] Banjul stands where the waters meet, A capital by the sea's retreat, Echoes of a journey through time, In every rhythm and every rhyme. [Chorus] Oh, Gambia, hear the river's song, Flowing through hearts where we belong, From the Mandinka and Wolof's dance, To the palms in the ocean's glance. [Verse 2] Kunta Kinte Island tells tales of old, In stories of resilience bold, Whispers of freedom in the breeze, As the kora strings play with ease. [Chorus] Oh, Gambia, hear the river's song, Flowing through hearts where we belong, From the Mandinka and Wolof's dance, To the palms in the ocean's glance. [Bridge] Jollof rice and domoda plates, Flavors that gather at sunset gates, Unity in diversity's embrace, In every smile on every face. [Final Chorus] Oh, Gambia, hear the river's song, Flowing through hearts where we belong, From the Mandinka and Wolof's dance, To the palms in the ocean's glance. [Outro] Gambia, star of the smiling coast, In your warmth, we do toast, Where the river sings forever free, A melody of history's decree.