for now its the time for the beginning
what the people believe we are thinking
people rights and justice for everyone
so, don't put me down
let me stand firm on this ground
don't put me down
neither try to push-a-me around, yu-eh
Lord, the time has come .
yes, for not because he is a dreadlocks
you neither be a ballhead
you let I through the gates
and leave the natty struggling, so
turn him loose
for it is the work-a-that he choose
turn him loose
don't you worry give him a (battle bruish?)
beware, beware yes
ah-ha
hi-yeah, oh-yeah
hi-yeah
yes, not because he is a dreadlocks
you neither may be a ballhead
you let I through the gate
and leave the natty struggling, so
turn him loose
for it is the work-a-that he choose
turn him loose
don't you worry give him a (battle bruish?)
beware, beware oh-yes
Jah children
so turn dem loose
pull it on the n-y-news
if you choose