How long(2x) How long should we be drawers of water How long We struggle and struggle to make ends meet We try to scratch a honest living from our land Continually they remind us never to forget our role as drawers of water How long (2x) The class struggle will go on The power struggle will go on The sexism and racism will go on Until right overcome wrong I know they will try to perpetuate our role as mere producers I know I know they will try to consolidate their role as happy consumers I know How long (4x) It's been too long too long How long (3x) How long must our children go to bed on empty belly How long How long must we suffer hell on earth How long How long must we live as refugees in our homeland How long How long must we suffer in silence I rest my case your honour