Jamaica's One-Drop Fire

In the heart of Jamaica, late 60s fire Rhythms awaken from the island's desire Syncopated off beats, skanking through the night Bass lines thunder deep, holding rock from right One drop drumming, echo in the breeze Guitars strumming stories of the seven seas From Kingston streets where the rebels rise Reggae whispers truths beneath the tropic skies For reggae soul, lift the spirit high Social justice calling, no more reason to cry Spirituality flowing like the river Wye Relaxing the vibe, let the worries subside Cross the road, red, gold and green Unity in the beat, in the dream we've seen Feel the bass line Hold, seal the broken chain Reggae's eternal to the joy and pain Horns blowing rebellion against the tyrant's throne Golden bubbles soft in the roots we grow Dub, echo, slinger, reverb in the air Voices of the people, burdens we all share From poverty's shadow to the lion's roar Rastafarian wisdom, open every door Chant down Babylon, build a Zion dream In this laid back rhythm, find a peace of mind Supreme bridge, slow it down now Feel the island sway No rush in the current, let the old ways fade From the moon's fight to the modern call Reggae binds us all, standing proud and tall One love vibration, cross the ocean blue In every heartbeat, the message rings true For reggae soul, lift the spirit high Social justice calling, no more reason to cry Spirituality flowing like the river Wye Relaxing the vibe, let the worries subside Rockstar road, red, gold and green Unity in the beat, in the dream we've seen Feel the bass line Hold, seal the broken chain Reggae's eternal to the joy and pain Reggae forever in the upbeat stride Reggae's eternal to the joy and pain Reggae's eternal to the joy and pain Reggae's eternal to the joy and pain Reggae's eternal to the joy and pain Reggae's eternal to the joy and pain Reggae's eternal to the joy and pain Reggae's eternal to the joy and pain Reggae's eternal to the joy and pain