Patience
Nas & Damian Marley Lyrics

Here we are, here we are, yeah
We are present and accounted for.

This one right here is for the people
This song is dedicated to the people.

Sabali, Sabali, Sabali, yonkonte
Patience, patience, patience, my friend.

Sabali, Sabali, Sabali, kiye
Patience, patience, patience, please.

Ni kera mogo
I don't understand.

Sabali, Sabali, Sabali, kagni (Hey, yo, D, let's go all the way in on this one)
Patience, patience, patience, my brother (let's fully immerse ourselves in this song).

Some of the smartest dummies can't read the language of Egyptian mummies
Even highly intelligent people may not know how to decipher ancient languages like Egyptian hieroglyphics.

Plant a flag on the moon and can't find food for the starving tummies
We've accomplished great feats like landing on the moon, yet there are still people in the world who are hungry and in need of food.

Pay no mind to the youths 'cause it's not like the future depends on it
Some people do not care about the youth and their potential impact on the future.

But save the animals in the zoo 'cause the chimpanzee them make big money
Animals like chimpanzees are only valuable to some people because they can make a profit off of them, like in a zoo.

This is how the media pillages, on TV the picture is savages in villages
The media often portrays people in a negative way, especially those who are not from Western countries.

And the scientist still can't explain the pyramids
Despite our advanced technology, we still do not fully understand how the ancient Egyptians built the pyramids.

Evangelists making a living on the videos of ribs of the little kids
Some people profit off of the suffering of others, even children.

Stereotyping the image of the images and this is what the image is
People often stereotype others based on their appearance, leading to a narrow-minded understanding of the world.

You buy khaki pants and all of a sudden you say a Indiana Jones
Buying certain clothing items does not make someone an expert in a particular field, like archaeology.

And thief out gold and thief out the scrolls and even the buried bones
Some people are willing to steal artifacts and other objects of historical significance for their own gain.

Some of the worst paparazzi's I've ever seen and I ever known
Some paparazzi are invasive and ruthless in their pursuit of a story or photo.

Put the worst on display so the world can see and that's all they will ever show
The media often highlights negative events or people, giving an incomplete and skewed view of the world.

So the ones in the West will never move east and feel they could be at home
Because of prejudices and stereotypes, some people in the West may never fully understand or appreciate cultures from the East.

Get tricked by the Beast but where them gon' flee when the monster is fully grown?
People may be fooled by those in power and wealth, but what happens when those same people become too powerful to fight?

Solomonic linage where them can't defeat and them could never clone
The lineage of King Solomon cannot be replicated or defeated by others.

My spiritual DNA that print in my soul and I will forever own, Lord
My spiritual identity is an innate part of me, and it is something I will always possess.

We born not knowing, are we born knowing all?
Do we come into this world with knowledge, or do we have to learn everything as we go?

We growing wiser, are we just growing tall?
As we age, are we truly becoming more intelligent, or are we simply gaining more life experience?

Can you read thoughts? Can you read palms?
Are there people who possess psychic abilities, able to read minds or see the future?

Can you predict the future? Can you see storms coming?
Can we predict future events, like natural disasters or major political changes?

The Earth was flat, if you went too far, you would fall off
At one point, people believed that the Earth was flat and that if you sailed too far, you would fall off the edge.

Now the Earth is round, if the shape change again, everybody would start laugh
Now we know that the Earth is round, but if that were to change (which it cannot), people would likely find it amusing.

The average man can't prove of most of the things that he chooses to speak of
Most people talk about things they don't fully understand or can't prove.

And still won't research and find out the root of the truth that you seek of
Despite the availability of information, some people are not interested in discovering the truth behind certain topics.

Scholars teach in universities and claim that they're smart and cunning
Many highly educated people think they know everything, but true intelligence involves acknowledging what you don't know and learning from others.

Tell them find a cure when we sneeze and that's when their nose start running
Many scientists claim to have the answers to complex problems, but struggle to solve simple medical issues like a runny nose.

And the rich get stitched up when them get cut
Wealthy people have access to better medical care than those who are poor.

Wanna heal them broken bones in the bush with the wet mud
In some cultures, natural remedies like mud are used to heal injuries or illnesses.

Can you read signs? Can you read stars?
Are there people who can interpret signs, like those in the sky?

Can you make peace? Can you fight war?
Do we have the ability to promote peace or resort to violence?

Can you milk cows even though you drive cars?
Do we still have the same skills and abilities as our ancestors, despite living in a more technologically advanced world?

Can you survive against all odds now?
Are we capable of overcoming obstacles and surviving in difficult situations?

Who wrote the Bible? Who wrote the Qur'an, and was it a lightning storm
We do not know the true origins of many religious texts, and some believe that their creation was divinely inspired.

That gave birth to the Earth and then dinosaurs were born?
Some people believe that the creation of the Earth and its inhabitants were the result of a divine event or intervention.

Who made up words? Who made up numbers, and what kind of spell is mankind under?
We created language and math, but what kind of influence do these things have over us as a species?

Everything on the planet we preserve and can it, microwaved it, and try it
We attempt to preserve and package everything in a way that is convenient and easy to consume.

No matter what we'll survive it
No matter the circumstances, humans have a remarkable ability to survive and overcome challenges.

What's hu-? What's -man? What's human?
What defines us as a species?

Anything along the land we consumin', eatin', deletin', ruin
Our actions have a profound impact on the planet, including the depletion and destruction of natural resources.

Tryin' to get paper, gotta have land, gotta have acres
We often prioritize material possessions, like money and property, above other things in life.

So I can sit back like Jack Nicholson, watch niggas play the game like the Lakers
Some people use their wealth and power to simply observe life rather than actively participate or help others.

In a world full of fifty-two fakers, Gypsies, seances, mystical prayers
We live in a world where there are many people who pretend to be something they are not, as well as those who genuinely believe in mystical or supernatural practices.

You superstitious, throw salt over your shoulders, make a wish for the day 'cause
Many people have superstitions or rituals that they believe will bring them good luck or ward off bad luck.

Like somebody got a doll of me, stickin' needles in my arteries, but I can't feel it
Sometimes we feel like someone is causing us harm, even though it may be in our heads and we can't feel the physical pain.

Sometimes it's like, "pardon me, but I got a real big spirit"
Some people feel that they have a strong spiritual presence or energy about them that sets them apart from others.

I'm fearless, I'm fearless, don't you try and grab hold of my soul
I am unafraid and will not let anyone else tamper with my inner being.

It's like a military soldier since seven years old
I have been fighting internal battles and challenges since a young age, similar to how a soldier is trained to defend at a young age.

I held real dead bodies in my arms, felt they body turn cold, oh
I have experienced death and its effects firsthand.

Why we born in the first place if this is how we gotta go? Damn
If death is inevitable, why do we exist in the first place?

Sabali, Sabali, Sabali, yonkonte (yeah)
Patience, patience, patience, my friend.

Sabali, Sabali, Sabali, kiye (yeah, yeah, what)
Patience, patience, patience, please.

Sabali, Sabali, Sabali, yonkonte (this goes to all the wisdom and knowledge seekers of the world)
Patience, patience, patience, my friend (dedicated to those who seek knowledge and wisdom).

Sabali, Sabali, Sabali, kagni (Sabali, patience, yeah)
Patience, patience, patience, brother (patience is necessary).