Price of Everything
Meta and the Cornerstones Lyrics

While the cost of living goes up the less our lives are worth why why
As the expenses to survive increase, our worth as living beings decreases and we ponder why.

See dem know the price of everything and the value of nothing Why things got to be this way while the youth pon the streets ah bawl? (say dem ah dem ah) See dem know the price of everything and the value of nothing War goes on in the name of peace and the earth is crying
People in power understand the cost of everything, but do not acknowledge the value of things which are of true importance. This leads to chaos, with the youth struggling in the streets and wars waged in the name of peace, all while the earth suffers the consequences.

I said the world is not black and white the answer is not yes or no Solidarity comes from side to side don't you narrow your vision Get ready to stand for a better world one nation under Jah conscious to learn He who fight and run away will live to fight again soon they will come truth will reveal And the light will stand to conquer this battlefield oh I see, oh I see dem nah free All them fight for money dem no realize
The world is not a binary place, and it is important not to narrow our perspective to only two options. Unity and standing together lead to a better world, and those who run from a fight today may soon have to face it again. Truth will always reveal itself, and the side of goodness and light will ultimately triumph over those who prioritize money over everything else.

You will miss the magic and the beauty within this world Do you believe in the power of Jah the King accept the unknown
Focusing solely on material wealth and perceived value will cause you to overlook the beauty and magic that exists in the world. Believing in a higher power and accepting uncertainty allows you to see and appreciate the wonders of life.

People strife for a tight grip yeah (the rotten, the forgotten) Stereotypes breathing fear (the rotten, the forgotten yeah) Money is free but my people not money is free but my people not Let the rastaman tell you what's in the heart of the dread Meta Dia come fi tell you listen up all my friends
People are struggling to maintain control in a society that has been corrupted and abandoned. Stereotypes contribute to a culture of fear, and while money flows freely, the people who need it most remain in poverty. A Rastafarian can guide us to understand what really matters, and Meta Dia urges us to listen and learn.

Youths dem ah crying see dem ah dying (reveal) See dem know the price of everything and the value of nothing Why things got to be this way while the streets are crying
Young people are suffering and dying, and it is clear that those in power prioritize material goods over human lives. The streets are crying out for change, and it is important to understand why this is happening.

Cornerstones need to know While the cost of living goes up the less our lives are worth Must be a change...
It is imperative that we acknowledge the true value of life and work towards changes that prioritize people over profits. The rising cost of living should not equate to a decrease in human value, and significant changes must be made to rectify this problem.