The Mission
Damian “Jr. Gong” Marley feat. Stephen Marley Lyrics

From Jungle to Rema
From the most remote and impoverished neighborhoods in Jamaica to the center of Kingston

From Tivoli to Matthews Lane
From the west Kingston ghettos known for gang violence to the equally troubled east Kingston neighborhood

From Waterhouse to Drewsland
From one of the most dangerous neighborhoods in Kingston to a community with a more mixed demographic

From Baneland to Delacre
From rural areas in Jamaica to similar areas in Haiti

A youth and youth fi have a plan and have some ambition
Young people need to have goals and strive for success

And make sure unnu firm ina di Armageddon
Be prepared for the end of the world as predicted in the Bible's book of Revelation

So when you son become a man, him know just where you stand
Teach your children the values that will guide them as they grow older

Him know him poopa set it so him follow tradition
Pass down family customs and beliefs from generation to generation

If Marcus Garvey say fi read then why some man ah pree
Follow the teachings of Marcus Garvey, who emphasized the importance of reading and knowledge

Cause knowledge ah the key and it wll set the people free
Education is essential for liberation and progress

And Haile I philosophy is African unity
Haile Selassie believed in the importance of African solidarity and cooperation

Unno watch dey segregation and social impurity
Be aware and fight against discrimination and inequality

The race is not just for the swift but those who can endure
Success is not just about being fast or talented, but also about persevering through challenges

Make sure you have a steady footing in ah zion door
Stay true to your beliefs and stay on the path to spiritual enlightenment

And keep dem thoughts dem pure, Jah love is for the poor
Keep your mind free from impure thoughts and remember that God's love is for everyone

But some likkkle bwoy ah burst some gun dem mooma can't afford
Young people in poverty turn to violence and guns despite their families' inability to financially support such actions

If Jah say blood fi run let Jah will be done
If God wills conflict and violence, then so be it

The heaven and the earth will pass away before him word no come
God's word will always come to fruition no matter how long it takes

But if 'I'm rise without a cause there will be no reward
Without a purpose or goal, there will be no reward or success

For you to enter Zion gates because you are a fraud
If you are not true to yourself and your beliefs, you cannot enter the kingdom of God

For the youths in the struggle
This song is dedicated to the young people fighting for change

Fighting Guerilla warfare
Engaging in unconventional, small-scale warfare

Somalia to Ethiopia
From one conflict zone in Africa to another

From Egypt to Zimbabwe
Across the wider African continent, where many countries face political and social turmoil

Haile Selassie say ah war if colour is a scar
Haile Selassie warned that racism and discrimination can lead to violence and conflict

If one from every nation can come live up an ah par
If people from every country can live together in harmony, there will be peace

So don't care who you are there's a brighter morning star
The future is hopeful and bright, and everyone can achieve greatness

It's shining with di town and tell the people near and far
The message of hope and peace is being spread throughout the world

You seek and you will search with science and research
Invest in knowledge and learning to find solutions to problems

The flesh it is the temple and the temple is the church
Your physical body is sacred and should be treated as such, just like a church

Haile Selassie say fi work so how some man ah lurks
Haile Selassie believed in the importance of hard work, so it's puzzling why some people choose to laze around instead

Dem fix upon the cornerside like rubbish heap and dirt
These people are stuck on the corners like trash and dirt, lacking motivation and direction

Haile Selassie say ah one respect for every man
Haile Selassie believed in universal respect for all people, regardless of race or nationality

No care dey race, no care dey colour nor di religion
These differences are ultimately irrelevant in the grand scheme of things

So make a decision fi bun di division
Make the choice to unite and overcome division and strife

Cause each and every rasta youth to trot pon di mission
Encourage every young Rastafarian to stay on their path of spiritual and personal growth

From Portmore to Kingston
From a more affluent community near Kingston to the heart of the city

From Kingston to Montego Bay
From the capital of Jamaica to a popular tourist spot on the western coast of the island

From Seaview to Riverton
From another poor area of Kingston to a neighboring suburb

Come and hundred proclaim
Many people are coming together to speak out and take action for change

From Southside to Telaville
From two very different neighborhoods in Kingston

From Iraq to USA
The struggle for peace and justice is relevant all around the world

Portmore, kingston to boom.
From the relatively new and modern town of Portmore to the more established areas of Kingston and beyond.