One Drop Uprising

In the hills of Jamaica where the sun kisses the sea Late 60s fire born from the poverty Offbeat stank like a heartbeat in the night Baseline thumping, calling for the fight Cross the roads, red, gold and green Echoes of the trump in the island dream From the shanties rise, a voice so true Singing bout the chains we break on through Our reggae rhythm, flow like the river white Social justice calling, we'll jump by your side Spirit lift high, in the one drop beat Relax in the vibe, feel the heat so sweet Prominent bass, syncopated soul Uplift the weave, we make the broken whole Reggae forever In the Caribbean breeze Rides the far-eyed wisdom, bringing us to our knees Horns blow proud, organ wailing low Dub echoes linger where the wild winds blow Themes of rebellion against your precious hand In the promised land Relaxed by the calm, let the worries fade Offbeat groove In the cooler shade From Kingston streets to the world afar Reggae is the healer like a guiding star Our reggae rhythm, flow like the river white Social justice calling, we'll jump by your side Spirit lift high, in the one drop beat Relax in the vibe, feel the heat so sweet Prominent bass, syncopated soul Uplift the weave, we make the broken whole Reggae forever, in the Caribbean breeze Rides the far-eyed wisdom, bringing us to our knees Feel the reverb wash, delaying the Roots run deep, no more despair From the sixties, spark to the endless night Reggae's the light, burning bright One love, one heart, in the island's call Stand for the righteous, we won't fall Reggae's the light, burning bright Reggae's the light, burning bright Reggae's the light, burning bright One love, one heart, in the island's call Stand for the righteous, we won't fall