Yo check it out! We've seen enough of this hatin 2003 and you know we're still waitin Its crystal clear what you've come here looking for I can see it your eyes and on your mouth for war But there's just one thing that u dont seem to see There's not so much difference between you and me Hear the message in the Reggae blastin from the stereo Alla da massive ina da place let me hear you turn it up
When the music hits you, you will feel no pain No matter what your skin coloration, the effect will be the same So drop the hate before it consumes us all You know united we stand and divided we fall Sometimes it aint easy, gotta fight for our rights So plug in the mic and yo and hit the lights Can ya hear me, can ya feel me Can ya hear me, feel me, let me hear u say ho!
[Chorus] Contention - we gotta take it away Opression - we gotta take it away Tribulation - Yo take it away Separation - Ya'll take it away
One Nation - You qotta bring it my Iration - You qotta bring it my Sensation - Yo bring it my way Cooperation - You qotta bring it my
[Verse 2] Mr soundman turn it up cos these important words Bring this message of peace to all my brothers and sisters Mr soundman turn it up everyboby's gotta hear This dancehall style that brings the joy to my ear Through the wicked and wiley, yo the rub-a-dub stylee When i hear the drum and bass u know i feel irie Hear the message in the Reggae blastin from the stereo Alla massive ina da place let me hear you turn it up
Mr soundman turn it up, Bob Marley, Dube, Peter Tosh Alla da massive dem a jumpin an a screamin, oh my gosh Positive vibrations all around the place If u're not feelinq irie, you