Kingston's One-Drop Dawn

In the heart of Jamaica where the sun kisses the sea Late 60s rising a rhythm set free From the streets of Kingston where the people unite Syncopated heartbeats pulse through the night Basslines thunder like the rivers that flow Carrying stories of the high and the low Oh, reggae, sweet reggae, lift your voice to the sky Social justice calling more reason to cry Spirituality whispers in the off-beat sway Rastafari guidance lights the rebel's way Relax in the groove, let the worries all fade Prominent bass and skank and guitar parade One drop rhythm echoes the fight for the right Against chains of the past we ignite the light Horns cry for freedom organs hum with the soul In this island's embrace we find peace and control From the roots of resistance to the dance halls embrace Weaving tales of redemption in this sacred space Oh, reggae, sweet reggae, lift your voice to the sky Social justice calling more reason to cry Spirituality whispers in the off-beat sway Rastafari guidance lights the rebel's way Relax in the groove, let the worries all fade Prominent bass and skank and guitar parade Feel the dub echoes in the reverbs of rain Uplifting the spirit washing away the pain Rebellious hearts beating harmonious call From Jamaica's green hills we rise above all No more oppression, just a positive flow In reggae it's warm arms, true wisdom we know Oh, reggae, sweet reggae, lift your voice to the sky Social justice calling more reason to cry Spirituality whispers in the off-beat sway Rastafari guidance lights the rebel's way Relax in the groove, let the worries all fade Prominent bass and skank and guitar parade Yeah, reggae for voice Thanks for watching!