Zion's Unyielding Echo

In the heat of Kingston, late 60s fire rhythms rising from the streets Lifting us higher off beats, skank on the guitar Bass thumping deep, one drop heartbeats Calling the people to leap from the hills of Jamaica With the ganja smoke curls, voices echo Justice free and the world's weary souls Reggae or reggae, spiritual river flow Social flames burning, letting the truth unfold Relaxing the vibe, lost the far right light Prominent bass lines guiding us through the night Syncopated dreams in every rebel pride Jamaican roots running wild, touching the sky Horns blowing waters to Babylon chains Organ bubbles like prayers in the pouring rain Teams of peace and power, woven in the dull Echoes revert to the valleys filling the sun Rastaman vibration, breaking down the walls From trench town tales to the global cause Reggae or reggae, spiritual river flow Social flames burning, letting the truth unfold Relaxing the vibe, lost the far right light Prominent bass lines guiding us through the night Syncopated dreams in every rebel pride Jamaican roots running wild, touching the sky Feel the delay in the delay of the fight Uplifting spirits on the moon's off-site No more oppression in this Caribbean sea Reggae is the healer, setting the captives free From the sixties onward the message stays true Relaxation in rebellion, me and you Drums dropping wisdom, horns herald the dawn Guitars ganking freedom from dusk until morn Spirituality singing in rebellion, me and you Singing in every chord, east drum Social justice dancing, beating like a drum Tied to the lion, the red, gold and green Reggae is eternal in the island's dream Reggae or reggae, spiritual river flow Social flames burning, letting the truth unfold Relaxing the vibe, lost the far right light Prominent bass lines guiding us through the night Syncopated dreams in every rebel pride Jamaican roots running wild, touching the sky Carry on In the offbeat rhythm, we all belong