Blessings of Jah
Gentleman Lyrics

My eyes behold the blessings of Jah
I see and appreciate the good things in life that have come from the grace of God

I've told the message oh Jah
I have shared with the Almighty the words of truth, justice, and righteousness

To set Jah children free from captivity
To liberate those who are oppressed and to bring about greater freedom and equality for all people

Why is it so hard for us
Why is it so difficult for us to trust, to love, and to be kind to one another?

We find it hard to trust
We struggle to believe in the goodness of others and to have faith in the future

The system is so unkind
The social, political, and economic structures of our world are unjust and cruel

Always subjecting what is mine
The system is always taking away what is rightfully mine and oppressing me and my community

No colonial mind - no mankind
We need to reject the legacy of colonialism and imperialism in order to create a more just and humane world

Don't want to be led by the blind
We don't want to be guided by leaders who are ignorant, arrogant, or corrupt

Tell dem fi go seek and find
We encourage people to seek out the truth for themselves and not to rely on others to tell them what to believe

We will rise and shine before we run outta time
We will work together to achieve our goals and to make a positive impact in the world before it's too late

We hear bout dem world order and dem bombing
We are aware of the global political and military developments that are causing suffering and chaos around the world

Wonder who can take it and stand up inna di famine
We wonder how people can endure such hardship and deprivation in times of crisis and scarcity

What the united nations and world police planning
We question the motives and effectiveness of international organizations and authorities in addressing global problems and conflicts

Cause righteous people dem keep banning
Because those who stand up for justice and truth are often excluded, silenced, or persecuted

Right now you betta know
We want you to be aware of the urgency and importance of our message

That love it a the order
We believe that love and compassion should guide our actions and decisions

No bad mind cross over the border
We reject hatred, envy, and prejudice in all forms and in all places

Wickedness so narrow righteousness much broader
Evil is limited and shallow, while goodness is vast and expansive

So tell me what you really rather
So ask yourself what kind of world and what kind of life do you truly desire?

Da one ya hotta the ten fire side and ten lava
This is a powerful and passionate message that demands our attention and action

No Babylon ship can come dock up inna we harbour
We will not allow the forces of oppression and domination to invade and control our communities

And then we know seh Jah would neva let we starve ya
We trust that God will provide for us and protect us from harm and scarcity

Hungry cook up banana and some greater casava
Even in times of need and hardship, we can find ways to sustain ourselves and to share our resources with others

There's no need for segregation
There's no reason to divide ourselves based on our differences in race, culture, or religion

Let us all uplift the nation
Instead, let us work together to improve our society and to help and support one another

I know and you know that Jah is for everyone
We believe that God loves and cares for all people, regardless of their background or beliefs

Tell me where is the love that Jah Jah has granted
We question why there is so much hatred, violence, and injustice in the world when God has given us the gift of love

For so long you've been taking advantage
We accuse those who have abused their power and wealth to oppress and exploit others

Never will you have Jah Jah children a ramp with
We will resist and defy those who seek to harm or humiliate us

We bun down your killing spree and bun down your rampage
We condemn and oppose all forms of violence, aggression, and domination in the world