1 When all the peoples on this earth
know deep inside their precious worth,
when every single soul is free,
we’ll earn the name Humanity.

2 The choice to be the best we can
begins the day we say, “I am.”
The unity for which we sigh
will never come through hate or lie.

3 The lights of Kwanzaa now proclaim
that when we share our inner flame
and nurture root and branch with pride,
we’ll harvest peace both far and wide.