Mauritius

[Intro] In the Indian Ocean, where the sun shines bright, Lies a jewel of an island, a Mauritian delight. [Verse 1] From the coasts of Pointe d'Esny to the peaks of Pieter Both, Forests dense and coral reefs, treasures you've sought. Capital in Port Louis, bustling streets alive, With history and the future, together they thrive. [Pre-Chorus] Sugar cane fields sway to the sound of the seas, In the heart of Mauritius, a tropical breeze. [Chorus] Oh, Mauritius, where cultures unite, From Asia, Africa, in daylight and night. Your rainbow of people, languages resound, Creole, French, and English, harmony found. [Verse 2] Remember slaves who worked the land, their hands in toil, And the coolie ships from India, who shaped the soil. Independence in sixty-eight, a nation born, With a flag that's proudly waved, bright against the morn. [Chorus] Oh, Mauritius, where cultures unite, From Asia, Africa, in daylight and night. Your rainbow of people, languages resound, Creole, French, and English, harmony found. [Bridge] Dodo birds and giant tortoises long gone, But the spirit of endurance carries on. Spices in the air, samosas on your plate, Dhal puri and curry, oh, isn’t it great! [Final Chorus] Oh, Mauritius, where cultures unite, From Asia, Africa, in daylight and night. Your rainbow of people, languages resound, Creole, French, and English, harmony found. [Outro] Dance to the séga, let your heart take flight, Under Mauritian skies, in the warmth of the night.