“I don't stand for
black man's side. I don't stand for
white man's side. I stand for God's side.”
– Bob Marley
400 Years
400 years, and it's the same, the same philosophy
Genesis 15:13
And he said unto Abram, Know of a surety that thy seed shall be a stranger in a land that is not theirs, and shall serve them; and they shall afflict them four hundred years;
Africa Unite
How good and how pleasant it would be before God and man, to see the unification of all Africans
Psalm 133:1
Behold, how good and how pleasant it is for brethren to dwell together in unity!
Ambush in the Night
See them fighting for power, But they know not the hour
Matthew 24:36
But of that day and hour knoweth no man, no, not the angels of heaven, but my Father only.
Babylon System
Yeah, we've been trodding on the winepress much too long
Isaiah 63:3
I have trodden the winepress alone; and of the people there was none with me: for I will tread them in mine anger, and trample them in my fury; and their blood shall be sprinkled upon my garments, and I will stain all my raiment
Bend Down Low
Oh fisherman row to reap what you sow now
Galatians 6:7
Do not be deceived: God cannot be mocked. A man reaps what he sows.
Mark 1:16-17
As Jesus walked beside the Sea of Galilee, he saw Simon and his brother Andrew casting a net into the lake, for they were fishermen. “Come, follow me,” Jesus said, “and I will make you fishers of men.”
Exodus
Send us another brother Moses! From across the Red Sea! Movement of Jah people!
Exodus 15:22
So Moses brought Israel from the Red sea, and they went out into the wilderness of Shur; and they went three days in the wilderness, and found no water.
Exodus
We're leaving Babylon, y'all! We're going to our Father's land
Exodus 20:12
Honour thy father and thy mother: that thy days may be long upon the land which the LORD thy God giveth thee.
Forever Loving Jah
And then what has been hidden from the wise and prudent
Been revealed to the babe and the suckling
Matthew 11:25
At that time Jesus answered and said, I thank thee, O Father, Lord of heaven and earth, because thou hast hid these things from the wise and prudent, and hast revealed them unto babes.
Forever Loving Jah
'Cause just like a tree planted - planted by the rivers of water
That bringeth forth fruits - bringeth forth fruits in due season;
Psalm 1:3
And he shall be like a tree planted by the rivers of water, that bringeth forth his fruit in his season; his leaf also shall not wither; and whatsoever he doeth shall prosper.
Forever Loving Jah
Everything in life got its purpose, Find its reason in every season,
Ecclesiastes 3:1
To every thing there is a season, and a time to every purpose under the heaven:
Give Thanks and Praises
Noah had three sons, Ham, Shem and Japhet (Ham, Shem and Japhet);
And in Ham is known to be the Prophet.
Genesis 6:10
And Noah begat three sons, Shem, Ham, and Japheth.
Guiltiness
Woe to the downpressors: They'll eat the bread of sorrow!
Psalm 127:2
It is vain for you to rise up early, to sit up late, to eat the bread of sorrows: for so he giveth his beloved sleep.
Jah Live
Fools say in their heart Rasta your God is dead
Psalm 53:1
The fool hath said in his heart, There is no God. Corrupt are they, and have done abominable iniquity: there is none that doeth good.
Natural Mystic
This could be the first trumpet, might as well be the last:
Revelation 8:7
The first angel sounded his trumpet, and there came hail and fire mixed with blood, and it was hurled down upon the earth. A third of the earth was burned up, a third of the trees were burned up, and all the green grass was burned up.
1st Corinthians 15:52
in a flash, in the twinkling of an eye, at the last trumpet. For the trumpet will sound, the dead will be raised imperishable, and we will be changed.
Night Shift
The sun shall not smite I by day, nor the moon by night
Psalm 121:6
The sun shall not smite thee by day, nor the moon by night.
No More Trouble
Help the weak if you are strong now
Romans 15:1
We then that are strong ought to bear the infirmities of the weak, and not to please ourselves.
One Drop
For hunger and starvation
Lamentation
But read it in Revelation
You'll find your redemption
Book of Lamentations
Book of Revelation
One Love
As it was in the beginning , So shall it be in the end
Matthew 24:37
As it was in the days of Noah, so it will be at the coming of the Son of Man.
Rastaman Live Up
David slew Goliath with a sling and a stone;
1st Samuel 17:50
So David prevailed over the Philistine with a sling and with a stone, and smote the Philistine, and slew him; but there was no sword in the hand of David.
Rastaman Live Up
Samson slew the Philistines with a donkey jawbone
Judges 15:16
The Samson said, "With a donkey's jawbone I have made donkeys of them. With a donkey's jawbone I have killed a thousand men."
Rastaman Live Up
And they fallen in confusion, well a just a step from Babel Tower
Genesis 11:9
That is why it was called Babel--because there the LORD confused the language of the whole world. From there the LORD scattered them over the face of the whole earth.
Rat Race
When you think its peace and safety, A sudden destruction
1st Thessalonians 5:3
For when they shall say, Peace and safety; then sudden destruction cometh upon them, as travail upon a woman with child; and they shall not escape.
Revolution
Revelation reveals the truth
Book of Revelation
Revolution
Like a bird in the tree, the prisoners must be free
Isaiah 51:14
The cowering prisoners will soon be set free; they will not die in their dungeon, nor will they lack bread.
Revolution
We got lightning, thunder, brimstone, and fire
Revelation 11:19
And the temple of God was opened in heaven, and there was seen in his temple the ark of his testament: and there were lightnings, and voices, and thunderings, and an earthquake, and great hail.
Revelation 20:10
And the devil that deceived them was cast into the lake of fire and brimstone, where the beast and the false prophet are, and shall be tormented day and night for ever and ever.
Redemption Song
How long shall they kill our prophets, while we stand aside and look?
Jeremiah 11:21
"Therefore this is what the LORD says about the men of Anathoth who are seeking your life and saying, 'Do not prophesy in the name of the LORD or you will die by our hands'
Redemption Song
Yes, some say it's just a part of it: We've got to fulfill the book.
2nd Kings 23:24
Furthermore, Josiah got rid of the mediums and spiritists, the household gods, the idols and all the other detestable things seen in Judah and Jerusalem. This he did to fulfill the requirements of the law written in the book that Hilkiah the priest had discovered in the temple of the LORD.
Ride Natty Ride
But the stone that the builder refuse, Shall be the head cornerstone,
Mark 12:10
And have ye not read this scripture; The stone which the builders rejected is become the head of the corner:
Ride Natty Ride
Jah say this judgement - it could never be with water,
No water could put out this fire (fire):
'Cause now the fire is out of control,
Revelation 15:2
And I saw what looked like a sea of glass mixed with fire and, standing beside the sea, those who had been victorious over the beast and his image and over the number of his name. They held harps given them by God
Revelation 20:14
Then death and Hades were thrown into the lake of fire. The lake of fire is the second death.
Ride Natty Ride
Panic in the city, wicked weeping for their gold!
Everywhere this fire is burning,
Destroying and melting their gold,
Destroying and wasting their souls.
Revelation 18:11-17
“The merchants of the earth will weep and mourn over her because no one buys their cargoes any more - cargoes of gold, silver, precious stones and pearls; fine linen, purple, silk and scarlet cloth; every sort of citron wood, and articles of every kind made of ivory, costly wood, bronze, iron and marble; cargoes of cinnamon and spice, of incense, myrrh and frankincense, of wine and olive oil, of fine flour and wheat; cattle and sheep; horses and carriages; and bodies and souls of men.
“They will say, ‘The fruit you longed for is gone from you. All your riches and splendor have vanished, never to be recovered.’ The merchants who sold these things and gained their wealth from her will stand far off, terrified at her torment. They will weep and mourn and cry out:
“‘Woe! Woe, O great city,
dressed in fine linen, purple and scarlet,
and glittering with gold, precious stones and pearls!
In one hour such great wealth has been brought to ruin!’
Ride Natty Ride
Tell you what: now the people gather on the beach, and the leader try to make a speech,
Matthew 13:2
Such large crowds gathered around him that he got into a boat and sat in it, while all the people stood on the shore.
Running Away
It is better to live on the housetop, than to live in a house full of confusion.
Proverbs 21:9
It is better to dwell in a corner of the housetop, than with a brawling woman in a wide house.
So Jah Seh
So Jah seh, "Ye are the sheep of my pasture; So verily, thou shall be very well."
Ezekiel 34:31
You my sheep, the sheep of my pasture, are people, and I am your God, declares the Sovereign LORD.'"
So Much Things to Say
But I'll never forget no way: they crucified Jesus Christ; They don't know what they're doin', yeah.
Luke 23:33-34
When they came to the place called the Skull, there they crucified him, along with the criminals—one on his right, the other on his left. Jesus said, “Father, forgive them, for they do not know what they are doing.” And they divided up his clothes by casting lots.
Small Axe
And whosoever diggeth a pit shall fall in it, fall in it
Proverbs 26:27
If a man digs a pit, he will fall into it; if a man rolls a stone, it will roll back on him.
Stiff Necked Fools
The lips of the righteous teach many, but fools die for want of wisdom.
Proverbs 10:21
The lips of the righteous feed many: but fools die for want of wisdom.
Stiff Necked Fools
The rich man's wealth is in his city; Destruction of the poor is in their poverty;
Proverbs 10:15
The wealth of the rich is their fortified city, but poverty is the ruin of the poor.
Survival
We're the survivors, like Shadrach, Meshach and Abednego
Thrown in the fire, but-a never get burn.
Daniel 3:26-27
Nebuchadnezzar then approached the opening of the blazing furnace and shouted, “Shadrach, Meshach and Abednego, servants of the Most High God, come out! Come here!” So Shadrach, Meshach and Abednego came out of the fire, and the satraps, prefects, governors and royal advisers crowded around them. They saw that the fire had not harmed their bodies, nor was a hair of their heads singed; their robes were not scorched, and there was no smell of fire on them.
Top Rankin
And John saw them comin with the truth from an ancient time.
Revelation 1:1-2
The revelation of Jesus Christ, which God gave him to show his servants what must soon take place. He made it known by sending his angel to his servant John, who testifies to everything he saw—that is, the word of God and the testimony of Jesus Christ.
Wake Up and Live
We're more than sand on the seashore, we're more than numbers.
Hosea 1:10
"Yet the Israelites will be like the sand on the seashore, which cannot be measured or counted. In the place where it was said to them, 'You are not my people,' they will be called 'sons of the living God.'
Want More
In the valley of decision, In the valley of decision
Joel 3:14
Multitudes, multitudes in the valley of decision: for the day of the LORD is near in the valley of decision.
War
War, war, rumours of war
Matthew 24:6
And ye shall hear of wars and rumours of wars: see that ye be not troubled: for all these things must come to pass, but the end is not yet.
Zimbabwe
And in this judgement there is no partiality.
2nd Chronicles 19:7
Now let the fear of the LORD be upon you. Judge carefully, for with the LORD our God there is no injustice or partiality or bribery."
Zion Train
Don’t gain the world and lose your soul
Matthew 16:26
For what is a man profited, if he shall gain the whole world, and lose his own soul? or what shall a man give in exchange for his soul?
Zion Train
Wisdom is better than silver and gold
Proverbs 16:16
How much better is it to get wisdom than gold! and to get understanding rather to be chosen than silver!
400 Years
400 years, and it's the same, the same philosophy
Genesis 15:13
And he said unto Abram, Know of a surety that thy seed shall be a stranger in a land that is not theirs, and shall serve them; and they shall afflict them four hundred years;
Africa Unite
How good and how pleasant it would be before God and man, to see the unification of all Africans
Psalm 133:1
Behold, how good and how pleasant it is for brethren to dwell together in unity!
Ambush in the Night
See them fighting for power, But they know not the hour
Matthew 24:36
But of that day and hour knoweth no man, no, not the angels of heaven, but my Father only.
Babylon System
Yeah, we've been trodding on the winepress much too long
Isaiah 63:3
I have trodden the winepress alone; and of the people there was none with me: for I will tread them in mine anger, and trample them in my fury; and their blood shall be sprinkled upon my garments, and I will stain all my raiment
Bend Down Low
Oh fisherman row to reap what you sow now
Galatians 6:7
Do not be deceived: God cannot be mocked. A man reaps what he sows.
Mark 1:16-17
As Jesus walked beside the Sea of Galilee, he saw Simon and his brother Andrew casting a net into the lake, for they were fishermen. “Come, follow me,” Jesus said, “and I will make you fishers of men.”
Exodus
Send us another brother Moses! From across the Red Sea! Movement of Jah people!
Exodus 15:22
So Moses brought Israel from the Red sea, and they went out into the wilderness of Shur; and they went three days in the wilderness, and found no water.
Exodus
We're leaving Babylon, y'all! We're going to our Father's land
Exodus 20:12
Honour thy father and thy mother: that thy days may be long upon the land which the LORD thy God giveth thee.
Forever Loving Jah
And then what has been hidden from the wise and prudent
Been revealed to the babe and the suckling
Matthew 11:25
At that time Jesus answered and said, I thank thee, O Father, Lord of heaven and earth, because thou hast hid these things from the wise and prudent, and hast revealed them unto babes.
Forever Loving Jah
'Cause just like a tree planted - planted by the rivers of water
That bringeth forth fruits - bringeth forth fruits in due season;
Psalm 1:3
And he shall be like a tree planted by the rivers of water, that bringeth forth his fruit in his season; his leaf also shall not wither; and whatsoever he doeth shall prosper.
Forever Loving Jah
Everything in life got its purpose, Find its reason in every season,
Ecclesiastes 3:1
To every thing there is a season, and a time to every purpose under the heaven:
Give Thanks and Praises
Noah had three sons, Ham, Shem and Japhet (Ham, Shem and Japhet);
And in Ham is known to be the Prophet.
Genesis 6:10
And Noah begat three sons, Shem, Ham, and Japheth.
Guiltiness
Woe to the downpressors: They'll eat the bread of sorrow!
Psalm 127:2
It is vain for you to rise up early, to sit up late, to eat the bread of sorrows: for so he giveth his beloved sleep.
Jah Live
Fools say in their heart Rasta your God is dead
Psalm 53:1
The fool hath said in his heart, There is no God. Corrupt are they, and have done abominable iniquity: there is none that doeth good.
Natural Mystic
This could be the first trumpet, might as well be the last:
Revelation 8:7
The first angel sounded his trumpet, and there came hail and fire mixed with blood, and it was hurled down upon the earth. A third of the earth was burned up, a third of the trees were burned up, and all the green grass was burned up.
1st Corinthians 15:52
in a flash, in the twinkling of an eye, at the last trumpet. For the trumpet will sound, the dead will be raised imperishable, and we will be changed.
Night Shift
The sun shall not smite I by day, nor the moon by night
Psalm 121:6
The sun shall not smite thee by day, nor the moon by night.
No More Trouble
Help the weak if you are strong now
Romans 15:1
We then that are strong ought to bear the infirmities of the weak, and not to please ourselves.
One Drop
For hunger and starvation
Lamentation
But read it in Revelation
You'll find your redemption
Book of Lamentations
Book of Revelation
One Love
As it was in the beginning , So shall it be in the end
Matthew 24:37
As it was in the days of Noah, so it will be at the coming of the Son of Man.
Rastaman Live Up
David slew Goliath with a sling and a stone;
1st Samuel 17:50
So David prevailed over the Philistine with a sling and with a stone, and smote the Philistine, and slew him; but there was no sword in the hand of David.
Rastaman Live Up
Samson slew the Philistines with a donkey jawbone
Judges 15:16
The Samson said, "With a donkey's jawbone I have made donkeys of them. With a donkey's jawbone I have killed a thousand men."
Rastaman Live Up
And they fallen in confusion, well a just a step from Babel Tower
Genesis 11:9
That is why it was called Babel--because there the LORD confused the language of the whole world. From there the LORD scattered them over the face of the whole earth.
Rat Race
When you think its peace and safety, A sudden destruction
1st Thessalonians 5:3
For when they shall say, Peace and safety; then sudden destruction cometh upon them, as travail upon a woman with child; and they shall not escape.
Revolution
Revelation reveals the truth
Book of Revelation
Revolution
Like a bird in the tree, the prisoners must be free
Isaiah 51:14
The cowering prisoners will soon be set free; they will not die in their dungeon, nor will they lack bread.
Revolution
We got lightning, thunder, brimstone, and fire
Revelation 11:19
And the temple of God was opened in heaven, and there was seen in his temple the ark of his testament: and there were lightnings, and voices, and thunderings, and an earthquake, and great hail.
Revelation 20:10
And the devil that deceived them was cast into the lake of fire and brimstone, where the beast and the false prophet are, and shall be tormented day and night for ever and ever.
Redemption Song
How long shall they kill our prophets, while we stand aside and look?
Jeremiah 11:21
"Therefore this is what the LORD says about the men of Anathoth who are seeking your life and saying, 'Do not prophesy in the name of the LORD or you will die by our hands'
Redemption Song
Yes, some say it's just a part of it: We've got to fulfill the book.
2nd Kings 23:24
Furthermore, Josiah got rid of the mediums and spiritists, the household gods, the idols and all the other detestable things seen in Judah and Jerusalem. This he did to fulfill the requirements of the law written in the book that Hilkiah the priest had discovered in the temple of the LORD.
Ride Natty Ride
But the stone that the builder refuse, Shall be the head cornerstone,
Mark 12:10
And have ye not read this scripture; The stone which the builders rejected is become the head of the corner:
Ride Natty Ride
Jah say this judgement - it could never be with water,
No water could put out this fire (fire):
'Cause now the fire is out of control,
Revelation 15:2
And I saw what looked like a sea of glass mixed with fire and, standing beside the sea, those who had been victorious over the beast and his image and over the number of his name. They held harps given them by God
Revelation 20:14
Then death and Hades were thrown into the lake of fire. The lake of fire is the second death.
Ride Natty Ride
Panic in the city, wicked weeping for their gold!
Everywhere this fire is burning,
Destroying and melting their gold,
Destroying and wasting their souls.
Revelation 18:11-17
“The merchants of the earth will weep and mourn over her because no one buys their cargoes any more - cargoes of gold, silver, precious stones and pearls; fine linen, purple, silk and scarlet cloth; every sort of citron wood, and articles of every kind made of ivory, costly wood, bronze, iron and marble; cargoes of cinnamon and spice, of incense, myrrh and frankincense, of wine and olive oil, of fine flour and wheat; cattle and sheep; horses and carriages; and bodies and souls of men.
“They will say, ‘The fruit you longed for is gone from you. All your riches and splendor have vanished, never to be recovered.’ The merchants who sold these things and gained their wealth from her will stand far off, terrified at her torment. They will weep and mourn and cry out:
“‘Woe! Woe, O great city,
dressed in fine linen, purple and scarlet,
and glittering with gold, precious stones and pearls!
In one hour such great wealth has been brought to ruin!’
Ride Natty Ride
Tell you what: now the people gather on the beach, and the leader try to make a speech,
Matthew 13:2
Such large crowds gathered around him that he got into a boat and sat in it, while all the people stood on the shore.
Running Away
It is better to live on the housetop, than to live in a house full of confusion.
Proverbs 21:9
It is better to dwell in a corner of the housetop, than with a brawling woman in a wide house.
So Jah Seh
So Jah seh, "Ye are the sheep of my pasture; So verily, thou shall be very well."
Ezekiel 34:31
You my sheep, the sheep of my pasture, are people, and I am your God, declares the Sovereign LORD.'"
So Much Things to Say
But I'll never forget no way: they crucified Jesus Christ; They don't know what they're doin', yeah.
Luke 23:33-34
When they came to the place called the Skull, there they crucified him, along with the criminals—one on his right, the other on his left. Jesus said, “Father, forgive them, for they do not know what they are doing.” And they divided up his clothes by casting lots.
Small Axe
And whosoever diggeth a pit shall fall in it, fall in it
Proverbs 26:27
If a man digs a pit, he will fall into it; if a man rolls a stone, it will roll back on him.
Stiff Necked Fools
The lips of the righteous teach many, but fools die for want of wisdom.
Proverbs 10:21
The lips of the righteous feed many: but fools die for want of wisdom.
Stiff Necked Fools
The rich man's wealth is in his city; Destruction of the poor is in their poverty;
Proverbs 10:15
The wealth of the rich is their fortified city, but poverty is the ruin of the poor.
Survival
We're the survivors, like Shadrach, Meshach and Abednego
Thrown in the fire, but-a never get burn.
Daniel 3:26-27
Nebuchadnezzar then approached the opening of the blazing furnace and shouted, “Shadrach, Meshach and Abednego, servants of the Most High God, come out! Come here!” So Shadrach, Meshach and Abednego came out of the fire, and the satraps, prefects, governors and royal advisers crowded around them. They saw that the fire had not harmed their bodies, nor was a hair of their heads singed; their robes were not scorched, and there was no smell of fire on them.
Top Rankin
And John saw them comin with the truth from an ancient time.
Revelation 1:1-2
The revelation of Jesus Christ, which God gave him to show his servants what must soon take place. He made it known by sending his angel to his servant John, who testifies to everything he saw—that is, the word of God and the testimony of Jesus Christ.
Wake Up and Live
We're more than sand on the seashore, we're more than numbers.
Hosea 1:10
"Yet the Israelites will be like the sand on the seashore, which cannot be measured or counted. In the place where it was said to them, 'You are not my people,' they will be called 'sons of the living God.'
Want More
In the valley of decision, In the valley of decision
Joel 3:14
Multitudes, multitudes in the valley of decision: for the day of the LORD is near in the valley of decision.
War
War, war, rumours of war
Matthew 24:6
And ye shall hear of wars and rumours of wars: see that ye be not troubled: for all these things must come to pass, but the end is not yet.
Zimbabwe
And in this judgement there is no partiality.
2nd Chronicles 19:7
Now let the fear of the LORD be upon you. Judge carefully, for with the LORD our God there is no injustice or partiality or bribery."
Zion Train
Don’t gain the world and lose your soul
Matthew 16:26
For what is a man profited, if he shall gain the whole world, and lose his own soul? or what shall a man give in exchange for his soul?
Zion Train
Wisdom is better than silver and gold
Proverbs 16:16
How much better is it to get wisdom than gold! and to get understanding rather to be chosen than silver!
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