Durban After Midnight

[Lead] Ethekwini breathes salt and engine heat after midnight. One kick, one space, one voice in the concrete night. [Call] Sondela, the night is listening. [Response] Siyahamba, siyahamba, together on the ground. We hold the circle when every light goes low. [Verse] No bright disguise, no rhythm out of place. The dark holds open room for every shouted name. Durban air is heavy, but our feet remain exact. When the drum withdraws, the people bring it back. [Chant] Durban After Midnight! Hear the line. Durban After Midnight! Hold the line. Izandla phezulu, izinyawo emhlabathini. We move as one and leave no voice behind. [Final Response] Siyahamba, siyahamba, together on the ground. Sondela, the night is listening.