Jiren was the capital of a large Oromo kingdom of Ethiopia until the late 19th century. It lies today in the northern suburbs of the city of Jimma, the center of the Oromia Region.
Originally named Hirmata, the city owed its importance in the 19th century to being located on the caravan route between Shewa and the Kingdom of Kaffa, as well as being situated only six miles from the palace of the King of the Kingdom of Jimma. According to Donald Levine, in the early 19th century the market, attracted thousands of people from neighboring regions: "Amhara from Gojjam and Shoa, Oromo from all the Gibe Kingdoms and numerous representatives of the Lacustrine and Omotic groups, including Timbaro, Qabena, Kefa, Janjero, Welamo, Konta and several others".
Coordinates: 7°49′N 36°41′E / 7.817°N 36.683°E / 7.817; 36.683
In this promised land
fire burnin' in our hands
The choice is ours to make
realize your fantasy
You live the dream
with every step you take
Stand tall stand on the edge
use the thin end of the wedge
The will to cast your fate
don't turn around too late
Lose ground if we hesitate
burning youth won't wait
(chorus)
Make a move across the rubicon
the future's knockin' at your door
Take your time and
choose the road you want
Opportunity is yours
See it all so clear
time is right time is near
We know now what to do
All God's children learn
which way to turn
turning back we're through
We all refuse to lose
live life and light the fuse
burning youth won't wait
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