New World
Akani Lyrics

Where did our tribes go?
In the face of the changes brought by the new world, where have our communities and kinship groups disappeared to?

Where did our culture go?
Amidst the transformations of the new world, what has become of our shared customs, practices, and way of life?

Where is our lands?
As the new world unfolds, where have our ancestral territories and territories that sustain us vanished to?

Where is our true language?
In this era of the new world, where has our authentic means of communication and expression been lost?

These situations of the new world
The circumstances arising from the changes and complexities of the new world

Is surely taking our souls
Undoubtedly and profoundly affecting the essence of who we are, our spirits, and our identities

But i will resist
Nevertheless, I will persist and stand up against the challenges and struggles

Taino warrior
A reference to being a strong and courageous warrior belonging to the Taino people

And i will resist
In addition, I will persist and counteract the forces shaping the new world

Taken by ours
Grasped and influenced by our own heritage, roots, and values

Forever taino warrior
Remaining a resilient and enduring taino warrior throughout eternity

What happened to our chiefs?
In the wake of the new world's changes, what has become of our leaders and rulers?

What happened to our beliefs?
As the new world unfolds, what has occurred to the principles, convictions, and ideologies we hold dear?

What happened to you and me?
Amidst the unfolding of the new world, what has befallen our relationship, connection, and shared experiences?

Is surely taking our homes
Undoubtedly and significantly eroding the places where we belong and find shelter, both physically and emotionally

Taking our souls
Stripping away our essence, our core, and our deepest sense of self