Madagascar Olodum

Several kingdoms were created
And the port of Merinas was consecrated
Ranbosalama the healthy vector
Ivato sacred city

Queen Ranavalona stands out
In life and in youth
Majestic black
Sovereign of society

Alienated by his powers King Radama
Was considered a true Meiji
Leading his kingdom to dance

Bantus, Indonesians, Arabs
Integrate Malagasy culture
Manly race spreading throughout Brazil

Sankara Vatolay dazzles the whole nation
Merinas, peoples, tradition
And the mazimbas were defeated by invention

Hey hey
Sakalavas oná hey
Ya ya
Sakalavas oná ya
Hey hey
Sakalavas oná hey
Ya ya
Sakalavas oná ya
Madagascar
Island, island of love
Madagascar
Island, island of love
Madagascar
Island, island of love
Madagascar
Island, island of love

And long live Pelô, Pelourinho
World heritage
It's Pelourinho, Pelourinho
Stage of life and black truths

Protests, demonstrations
Olodum against Apartheid
Together with Madagascar
Evoking equality, freedom to reign

Hey hey
Sakalavas oná hey
Ya ya
Sakalavas oná ya
Hey hey
Sakalavas oná hey
Ya ya
Sakalavas oná ya
Madagascar
Island, island of love
Madagascar
Island, island of love
Madagascar
Island, island of love
Madagascar
Island, island of love

Aiêêê Madagascar Olodum
Aiêêê I am the rainbow of Madagascar
And I said aiêêê
Aiêêê Madagascar Olodum
Aiêêê I am the rainbow of Madagascar

Hey hey
Sakalavas oná hey
Ya ya
Sakalavas oná ya
Hey hey
Sakalavas oná hey
Ya ya
Sakalavas oná ya
Madagascar
Island, island of love
Madagascar
Island, island of love
Madagascar
Island, island of love
Madagascar
Island, island of love
Madagascar
Island, island of love
Madagascar
Island, island of love