The Mission (feat. Stephen Marley)

From Jungle to Rema
From Tivoli to Matthews Lane
From Waterhouse to Drewsland
From Baneland to Delacre

A young man and his crew gotta have a plan, some drive
And make sure you stand strong in the times of doom
So when your son grows up, he knows just where you stand
He knows his dad set it straight, and he’ll follow the path
If Marcus Garvey says to read, then why are some acting blind?
Cause knowledge is the key, it will set the people free
And Haile I’s wisdom is all about African unity
You gotta watch out for that separation and social mess
The race isn't just for the fast but for those who can last
Make sure you stay grounded before you reach Zion's door
And keep your thoughts pure, Jah’s love is for the poor
But some little punks are packing heat their moms can’t afford
If Jah says blood must flow, let His will be done
The heavens and the earth will pass before His words fall short
But if I rise up for no reason, there will be no reward
For you to enter Zion’s gates because you’re just a fraud

For the youth in the struggle
Fighting guerrilla warfare
Somalia to Ethiopia
From Egypt to Zimbabwe

Haile Selassie says it’s war if color is a scar
If one from every nation can come together and sit
So don’t care who you are, there’s a brighter morning star
It’s shining, wake the town and tell the people far and near
You search and you will find with science and research
The body is the temple, and the temple is the church
Haile Selassie says to work, so why are some just lurking?
They hang out on the corners like trash and dirt
Haile Selassie says we all respect each man
Don’t care your race, don’t care your color or your faith
So make a choice to burn the division
Cause every single Rasta youth is on a mission

From Portmore to Kingston
From Kingston to Montego Bay
From Seaview to Riverton
Come and hundreds proclaim

From Jungle to Rema
From Tivoli to Matthews Lane
From Southside to Telaville
From Iraq to the USA

From Waterhouse to Drewsland
Baneland to Delacre
Portmore, Kingston to boom