Roots
Bunny Wailer Lyrics

You roots(you roots)you radicals you rock to the reggae
You, who are the foundation of reggae music, along with the rebels and the dancers, are jamming to the soothing rhythms of reggae and letting loose.

You roots(you roots)you radicals you dub to the reggae
You, who are the basis of reggae music, along with the rebels and the music producers, are creating new and innovative rhythms in dub music.

You roots(you roots)you radicals skankin to the reggae
You, who are the origin of reggae music, along with the revolutionaries and the dancers, are moving and swaying to the lyrics and beats of reggae music.

You roots y'all
You, who are the fundamental essence of reggae music, are the reason the genre has sustained and evolved over the years.

now it's the roots(the roots)the radicals the rockers and the reggae
Now, the roots of reggae, along with the rebels and the musicians, are united in creating and sharing the soulful sounds of reggae music.

Roots(the roots) the radicals rockers and the reggae
The foundation, the protesters, the performers, and the music are all essential elements of reggae that define and celebrate the culture.

You roots(you roots)you radicals you step to the reggae
You, who are the essence of reggae music, along with activist individuals, are actively promoting and spreading the genre to create a positive change.

now there's no stem, leaves, or branches without the roots
Everything stems from the root of reggae music, without which there would be no branches, leaves, or stems to cultivate, nurture or enjoy.

You'll never find a city of dudes without the radicals
A protest movement with a cause is an integral part of any urban community, and without such radicals, there can be no forward progress.

You'll never see the earth without the rocks, they're the foundation
Just as rocks are the foundation of the earth, the roots of reggae music are the bedrock of the culture and the industry.

Music wouldn't be music without reggae c'mon
Reggae music is so intrinsic to the art form that music without reggae is unimaginable and incomplete.

You roots internationally
The roots of reggae music have spread internationally, and people from all corners of the world are participating in and appreciating the genre.

now the roots are the inspiration of the people oh yes
The roots of reggae music are the inspiration for the people they represent and serve, a testament to the power of music to move and inspire.

And without them all would be gone astray
Without the roots of reggae music, the culture, industry, and society would lose an intrinsic and essential component of their identity and progress.

I can hear the voices of the radicals in the cities
The voices of those who power and protest the status quo, often positioned in urban centers, are the ones who form the core of reggae's rebel spirit.

Grab on, brother! To the rock I said
Join in the cause with the soulful rhythm of reggae music, as it has the power to serve as an anchor and a lighthouse in turbulent times.

Rastafari, he leads the way
The Rastafarian movement, with its roots in Jamaica, provides an ideological foundation and inspiration for the message and culture of reggae music.

And reggae is the music which sends a message
Reggae music has embodied messages of hope, change, and revolution for decades, serving as the voice of the oppressed and the silenced.

Tells of history, the truth, and the right
Reggae music tells the unvarnished truth of the culture and people it represents, and often speaks to the rights, values, and struggles of them all.

Leading the cause of the innocent ones
Reggae music often champions the cause of the innocent, the suppressed, and the misunderstood, giving them a voice to express their feelings and struggles.

To come forth be afflicted and keep them from wrong
Reggae empowers listeners to come forward and stand up against injustice and wrongs that have afflicted them, buoyed by the spirit and message conveyed by the music.

Let the aged be protected and the infant be strong yes oh yeah, yeah, yeah
Reggae as a message of hope, it seeks to protect the elderly, who have borne the struggle, and strengthens and guides the children, who are the future of the struggle.