Makeda Lyrics in English Les Nubians

Below, I translated the lyrics of the song Makeda by Les Nubians from French to English.
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They want to make us believe
In lost myths
Passages of history
Falsified and revised
From Ramses to Mandela
So many truths silenced
Ignoring the start, we wander aimlessly
Makeda was a queen, beautiful and mighty
Solomon dreamed of her black skin
I sing to rekindle memories
To exhume knowledge
That the spiral of time erases
The Queen of Sheba lives in me
Makeda lives in me
Let's revive our memories
We need to change history
It's adrift
Adrift on my woes
Knowledge and wisdom
Are within reach
Listen and observe
Makeda was a queen, beautiful and mighty
Solomon dreamed of her black skin
I sing to rekindle memories
To exhume knowledge
That the spiral of time erases
The Queen of Sheba lives in me
Makeda lives in me
My people dance and sing
It needs its joy
Far from ignorance, it shows its faith
Rich in people and values
They'll fix the mistakes
Sons and daughters, you and me
Ready for the fight
Makeda was a queen, beautiful and mighty
Solomon dreamed of her black skin
I sing to rekindle memories
To exhume knowledge
That the spiral of time erases
The Queen of Sheba lives in me
Makeda lives in me
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SONG MEANING

Makeda sweeps you into Les Nubians’ velvety Afro-soul universe, where smooth harmonies meet a history lesson set to a groove. The sisters call out the ‘official’ narratives that have erased or distorted African greatness, naming figures from Ramses to Mandela and spotlighting Makeda, the legendary Queen of Sheba. By singing her story, they revive a past where Black beauty, intellect, and power took center stage, inviting listeners to question myths and reclaim their heritage.

Each chorus rings out "La reine de Saba vit en moi" (The Queen of Sheba lives in me), turning Makeda into a symbol of living memory and unshakable pride. Les Nubians urge their people to dance, sing, learn, and confront ignorance, reminding us that wisdom is within reach and joy is an act of resistance. The result is an uplifting anthem that repairs lost links, celebrates cultural identity, and inspires everyone to write a more truthful, empowered future.

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