Treat The Youths Right
Bob Marley & Peter Tosh & Jimmy Cliff Lyrics

Treat the youths right
It is important to treat the younger generation with respect and fairness

Instead of putting up a fight
Rather than creating conflict or opposition

Or you'll been playin' with dynamite
Neglecting or mistreating the youth can have explosive consequences

When you go and look for a job
When seeking employment opportunities

There is someone givin' you a fight
Facing resistance or obstacles from others

Light them on, get to go and rob
Feeling tempted to engage in criminal activities due to desperation

Then we know that that's not right
Recognizing that resorting to crime is not a proper solution

All the boys and girls of today
Referring to the current generation of young individuals

Here's the well-know rumour of tomorrow
This is a warning about the negative consequences of neglecting the youth, which will be evident in the future

Take heed to the words that I say
Pay attention and listen to the advice being given

All your days will be filled with sorrow
If the youth are not treated right, their futures will be filled with sadness and disappointment

I won't go hither from the first resurrection
I will not deviate from the initial revival or awakening

I want my field in the second resurrection
I desire my realm or influence in the subsequent revival

I won't go hither from the first generation
I will remain committed to the initial group or cohort

I won't be real to the fifth generation
My impact and authenticity will be sustained for future generations

I want protect them from the ways and bullets
I aim to shield them from harmful influences and violence

No, we dream through the ways and solins
We envision a better future through positive actions and solutions

I want protect them from the high school students
I desire to safeguard them from negative peer influences in educational settings

Now, we dream through the kids and violence
Currently, we aspire for progress through nurturing the younger generation and combating violence

If you treat the youths right
If you respect and support the younger generation

You could be sitting on a bomb
You may be reaping the benefits and potential of a thriving future society

Sucka treat the youths right, right, right, right
Foolish individuals, treat the youth with respect and fairness consistently

And if you treat the youths right
Moreover, when you treat the younger generation properly

You'll been playin' with dynamite
You will avoid the explosive consequences that come from neglecting or mistreating the youth

Treat them right, treat them right!
Emphasizing the importance of treating the youth with fairness and respect