Umoja
The Jahari Massamba Unit feat. Karriem Riggins Trio Lyrics

Twelve shades of grey
There are numerous complexities and nuances surrounding life that can make it difficult to comprehend.

Every life this day
Each individual is living their own life in the present moment.

A single fraction of a-maze-ing
Despite the challenges of life, there is still wonder and amazement to be found in even the smallest moments.

Dreams I'd like to tell you
There are aspirations and hopes that the artist would like to share with their listener.

In songs of paradise
These dreams are best expressed through the beauty and simplicity of music.

Well the earth you knows right here
The world we inhabit is a physical reality that we can observe and experience firsthand.

But the oil's running dry
The earth's resources are finite and we must be mindful of how we use them.

So we'll laugh cry
Life is full of ups and downs and we must be able to experience and express a wide range of emotions.

At the same time
In fact, we may be feeling multiple emotions simultaneously.

Come heal the wounds
In order to move forward and improve our world, we must address and heal the harm that has been inflicted.

When there's no more water left
If we continue to misuse and exploit the earth's resources, we will eventually face dire consequences.

And no more air in our breath
Our very survival depends on the health of the planet and its resources.

What will this earth be worth?
If we do not take action to protect the planet, we risk losing everything we hold dear.

Do you want war or peace?
The choices we make as individuals and as a society will determine the path we take - towards either conflict or harmony.

Blood for oil greed
The desire for power and prosperity has led to countless conflicts and injustices throughout history.

Won't feed, won't free the hunger of our need
Despite promises of wealth and prosperity, the greed and exploitation of resources will never truly satisfy our fundamental needs as humans.

So I light my candles pray
The artist turns to faith and hope as a means of finding solace and strength in troubled times.

That this world can still be saved
The singer remains optimistic and believes that it is still possible to mend our relationship with the planet and each other.

That It's not to late for peace be
It is never too late to strive towards peace and understanding, even in the face of adversity.

Mom's sacred womb
In recognizing the importance and beauty of motherhood, we can better appreciate the value of our world and its resources.

These candles light the night like the sun of June
Small moments of hope and positivity can shine a light in even the darkest of times.

We unite come heal the wounds we unite in our own light
Only by coming together and recognizing our interconnectedness can we truly begin to heal and make positive change.