Trenchtown One-Drop Uprising

In the hills of Jamaica, late 60s fire Rhythms rising like the sun over the wire Syncopated heartbeats off the beat they sway Baselines thundering, chasing shadows away From the streets a trench town, a voice for the lost Rastafari calling, paying the ultimate cost Social chains breaking in the one drop flow Spirit lifting higher where the wild rivers go Oh reggae sweet reggae heal the weary soul Echoes in the dub making broken spirits whole Relaxing the stick, feel the positive vibe Uplifting the rebels, keeping over life Jag guide the way through the reverb and delay Roots run deep in the silent sway Reggae, oh reggae, sing for justice today In the horns and the organ, we find our prey Prominent bass rolling like the earth, so bright Guitars can't can't light, touching the sky Themes of peace and fire, spirituality's flame Rastaman vibration, calling out the name Rastaman vibration, calling out the name No more oppression in this relaxed refrain Caribbean breeze whispering freedom from pain From Bob's redemption song to the dub echo stream Social commentary, let the riot just sing Oh reggae, sweet reggae, heal the weary soul Echoes in the dub making broken spirits whole Relaxing the stick, feel the positive vibe Uplifting the rebels, keeping over life Jag guide the way through the reverb and delay Roots run deep in the silent sway Reggae, oh reggae, sing for justice today In the horns and the organ, we find our prey Slow it down now, feel the one drop pulse Drums like thunder, shaking the force From Kingston's heat to the world's white shore Rastafari love, opening every door No more Babylon in this spiritual tide Relaxations river, where the truth resides Echoing reverb, delaying the fight Reggae's rebellion, burning bright through the night Late 60's birth in the heart of the land Jamaican soul rising, taking a stand Arms blowing, triumphing, organ humming low Themes of unity in the upbeat glow Spirituality woven in every line Social justice calling, making the blind see fine Relaxing the rhythm, let the bass line lead Rastafari love, making the blind see fine Sharing roots, planting the seed For reggae, sweet reggae, heal the weary soul Echoes in the dub, making broken spirits whole Relaxing the stick, feel the positive vibe Uplifting the rebels, keeping over life Jag guide the way through the reverb and delay Roots run deep in the silent sway Reggae, oh reggae, sing for justice today For reggae, sing for justice today