Beware of the Bight of Benin
The one's who came out, died
We won't survive the passage
In chains our children cried.

Banned from our beautyful valley
where the corn grew wild and tall
We left the shores at daybreak
O Lorde hear our call!

The mandate of the monarch
Of the king of death
Through cold oceans staring
He's drowning our breath.

Overwhelmed by a wretch
Whom no peril could deter
The promise they made
Is the war we declare.

Our chapels once strong
Now placed under ban
Our prayers once long
Now stalled to sermon.

Damballah will open the barriers
Hidden in a marvellous shrine
Envelloped in a shroud of terror
Her wrath be the sign of decline.

Dreams of wines and liquors
Won't cure our exile for long
Our hearts are forged in terror
United we are strong.

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