Oya, Ala, Binghi, Moja Osun, Eke and black madonna My Chi, My Ra, My Obatala, Esu They know the powers you possess in you The lady red and nine returns her My mama blue and wash the coast down The only green that's valuable You give the honour to my rebel O Mama O Why do they treat you so Taking your children, to claim as their own O Mama O Why don't you set them straight The only reason, they are here is cause' your grace Mama O, Mama O How I long to take my place My nun, my nun, my nun is crying Sheba, Nina, Viola, Tina Rosa, Ella and the Serena My Yang, my Ka, my Rudder and my Ogun They know the fire you possess in you Tell them why rivers and seas tumble my West Indies Or why mountains and valleys whisper unto the eve My vocals cords are made from your clouds The frequencies are keeping me up O Mama O Why do they treat you so Taking your children, to claim as their own O Mama O Why don't you set them straight The only reason, they are here is cause' your grace Mama O, Mama O How I long to take my place My nun, my nun, my nun is crying How I long to take my place My nun, my nun, my nun is crying