Strength Of My Life ^ Israel Vibration

Strength Of My Life ^ Israel Vibration

Cecil Spence

Now that the wolves start shed clothing.
There'll be less confusion not much carousing.

Jah you're the strength of my life!
Of whom I and I must be afraid?

Purify, purify my soul.
Quench our thirst with water.
Woman went to fill her water pot
down in the bottom of Jah well.
Jah gave her the water that was not
into the bottom of the well.
Oh God!

Jah you're the strength of my life!
Of whom I and I must be afraid?
Jah you're the strength of our lives!
Of whom I and I and I afraid?

My cup is filled, got to overflow.
And where Jah send I, I got to go.
In the bosom of the beast
or even the belly of the whale.

Jah, if you're the strength of my life
of whom I and I must be afraid?

Purify, purify our soul.
And quench our thirst with water.
Cup is filled going to overflow.
And where You send I, I got to go.
Ain't be like Jonah no overload.
His I-drens had to throw him overboard.
I say.

Jah you're the strength of our lives!
Of whom I and I must be afraid?

Purify, purify our soul.
Quench our thirst with water.

Strength of my life.
Strength of my life!
I shall be freed.
Strength of my life.
Strength of my life.
Strength of my life!
I say, I shall be freed!
Strength of our lives.
Strength of our lives.

Jah Is The Way ^ Israel Vibration

Jah Is The Way ^ Israel Vibration

Clean hands and a pure in heart, yeah
shall see the face of Jah Jah.
A total I-nity brother, oh yeah.
Make it Jah love forever.

So for the time at hand, yeah
do all the good 'e can, oh.
Be a righteous man, oh yeah.
Know where you stand.

His glory shall a pave.
I want to be there.
When there's no fog in the air, oh no.
When it's just love forever.
Fire bu'n you Lucifer.

Jah is like a flowing stream, yeah.
Wash and be clean.
Then you step right in.
Jah rule forever.
Fire bu'n you Lucifer.

Jah is the way.
Jah is the way.
Jah is the way all the time, yeah.

We living in poverty, yeah.
Too much gravity.
Can't get to move irie, oh no.
The system is so clever.
But it won't be forever.

Jah is always by my side
so I could never slide.
Oh what a glorious ride.
Jah will provide.
Jah Jah will provide.

Licks And Kicks ^ Israel Vibration

Licks And Kicks ^ Israel Vibration

Lascelle Bulgin

I'm sure it was the 24th (of September).
That was the day this incident happen (I remember).
My brethrens were all assembled in one accord (in a the yard).
Minding their own personality (of I-quality).
Babylon then came along (???)
with the forces of brutality.

Licks and kicks and boxes
right to my brethren's ???.
Licks and kicks and boxes
right to my sisters' faces.

Oh Jah! I know you stare where you are and see.
What they did, that was meant to be.
For it is the fulfilment of the holy prophecy.

To everything (there is a season)
and what they did they had no reason.
We are they that went through great tribulation.
So let them be brought to shame and confusion.
For what they did without a cause (licks and kicks and boxes).
On the 24th night of September 1976 (licks and kicks and boxes).
Wicked men ??? did so, without a reason no (licks and kicks and boxes).
They hit us with boxes.
They took us away to a place called
no man's land, the name of Babylon.

Settle Satan ^ Pato Banton

Settle Satan / Satan ^ Pato Banton

Patrick Murray

Settle satan.

Now this lyric I am chatting is a serious one
and it's dedicated to satan.
With this deadliest weapon temptation
he leads people to the pit by the million.
Can't fool me cause' me a conscious man
kick temptation with mi foot and box it down with my hand
I say yes to the right and no to the wrong
and with confidence I sing this song.

Right from the beginning in the garden of Eden
the devil tempted eve and he tempted Adam.
Samson was the strongest ever pon the land
Delilah took his hair because of temptation.
Remember how Judas betrayed The Son Of Man
for thirty silver pieces he did this wrong.
Even nowadays it goes on and on and on
envy and greed will bring a nuclear war man
but my people don't fret, hold on strong
and join me pon the chorus, Pato Banton.

Back off! When you see me a come
cause' you don't stand a chance with this youth man.
Me will pick up the mic a in me right hand
and spread truth and right all over the land.
To the black man white man Chinese and Indian
cause the gates of Jah are open to all nations.
As far as I concern this is my opinion
be upright in Jah's sight and you can't go wrong.
It's not easy (I know!) in this place called Babylon
surrounded by sinning and confusion
disillusion by things on your television
depressed by your financial situation.
Then all the bills you have to pay can strech a mile long
no food in the cover for you and your children.
All over the world people have this problem
and the first thing they do is blame the system.
But every wicked system through the nation
belongs to the devil and his companion.
But I know when Jah judgment finally come
lucifer and his followers bound to the down.

War ^ Pato Banton

War ^ Pato Banton

Patrick Murray

War, an animalistic reaction to human misunderstandings.

I wanna tell you about war!
All over war! All over war! All over war! Everywhere!

Please pause the applause and let me comment
on the scores of wars in every continent.
To me it's clear to see and very evident
that towards violence mankind is bent.
Check history from past to present
check the orient and then the occident.
It won't take you long to make a good assessment
that the human race is belligerent.
From primitive man to his now descendants
that animal nature is still prevalent.
A knowledge of this is quite sufficient
in understanding mankind's predicament.
Everyone is to blame no one is innocent
no one is exempt from involvement.
They can't shut me up can't keep me silent
I've got feelings to vent right now about war!

Now some people say they want disarmament
but in times like this we need arms for defense.
'Cause certain world leaders that are hooked on decadence
would never consent to a peace settlement.
If this world was mine I would pass judgement
on every crooked leader that promotes violence.
I'd give them a long term of imprisonment
and then I lose the key! (oops) quite by accident.
I wouldn't feel sorry no I wouldn't lament
'cause I hold wicked people in utter contempt.
To be rid of all of them would be a great improvement
on the world environment cause there'd be no war!

War over here. War over there. War every where.
Every where, every where, every where's war.

Ain't got time to whine and pine about historical events
what happened then is dead and gone and now is quite irrelevant.
What matters to me now is future events
that's why I'm on the front line of the peace movement.
Sowing seeds of sense in a world of nonsense
yes I'm on a mission with a message heaven sent.
What the people of today need is enlightenment
and then there'd be peace in every continent.
I know Jah children will agree with this statement
'cause in the victory of good over evil we are confident.
There's hope for us yet so don't get despondent
there must be a way to prevent all the war!

Wishing On A Star ^ Pato Banton

Wishing On A Star ^ Pato Banton

Patrick Murray

Most men sometimes
wish to drive an expensive car.
Most men sometimes
think of traveling and going far.
But I'm here all alone wishing on a star
one day very soon I can be just where you are.

It's been far too long now
that I've been away from you.
I'm missing your loving
and hope that you feel the same way too.
But I'm many miles away praying for the day
to hold you in my arms and be close to you again.

You're always in my thoughts
and always in my dreams.
Patience is a virtue
but I wait for you impatiently.
You see I've got this longing feel
I know this love is real girl.
I'll show you wait and see
I just hope that you love me.

Yes I'm wishing on a star
to be just where you are.

Wize Up! ^ Pato Banton

Wize Up! ^ Pato Banton

Patrick Murray

All you people with the power of authority
controllers of the children's destiny.
I know you've got a lot of work to do
and you can't bite off more than you can chew.
But this is all I really want to say to you:
Wize Up! And stop the star war games.

In this nuclear world
there's been a lot of mistakes (too many).
The "Chernobyl disaster"
it was the worst up to date.
There's radiation in the skies
it showers acid rain.
To make it worst our leaders
are playing star wars games.
They're playing star war games.

Word! People arise and get live
cause this ain't no time to fantasize
listen with your ears, look with your eyes
and give me five when you realize we got
nuclear technology powered by atomic energy
programmed by computerized efficiency.
This philosophy ain't nothing but insanity
sending satellites to probe outer space
when we need that money for the human race
we need a cure for aids and cancer
and every disease that we ain't got a cure for.
So give the money to the nurse and the doctor
and feed the people that are dying of hunger
do it now there's no time to wait
don't hesitate cause planet earth
is like a volcano about to erupt
and the only way to get it to stop...
Is if the people of the world Wize Up!
And stop the star war games.

Oh it's a crying shame
they're playing all these star war games.
In this insanity no love for humanity.

Universal Love ^ Pato Banton

Universal Love ^ Pato Banton

Patrick Murray

In a world of so much hate, crime and injustice
what we need right now is some universal love.
Unconditional love ya.

There's a vibe in the air
I can feel it everywhere. Universal love!
If you want it you can have it
just reach out and grab it now. Universal love!
It's a gift from above
fits me like a glove. Universal love!

Take a look around you
tell me now what do you see?
Do you see peace and harmony
or do you see war and misery?
It's time for us to realize
it's time for a change, right now.
Time for us to put our heads together now
and rearrange.

Come on, come on, come on!
Universal love! I want it.
Universal love! Got to have it now.
Universal love! Yes I want it.
Universal love!

Word!
It's extraordinary when you check it out
love is one of the most used words without a doubt.
Singers use it constantly because a love song
can make lots of money.
So many people find it appealing
but do they really know the true meaning of love?
The real thing not no imitation
not lust or infatuation.
Let's forget about the love in the T. V.
the kiss me baby, squeeze me, please don't leave me.
True love is a heavenly gift
and it never gets possessive or selfish.
The more you love is the more you care
the more you care is the more you share.
With your mother, your father, your sister and your brother
and every member of the human race.

Ven A Mi Fiesta ^ Pato Banton

Ven A Mi Fiesta ^ Pato Banton

Patrick Murray, Amlak Tafari

Now this song is specially dedicated
to the people of San Andrés Island
and everyone in the Caribean.
Nuff respect to all South American
from Pato Banton and the Reggae Revolution.
Understand me no man?

Yes! Y los estoy invitando
a toda la gente del mundo
a venir a nuestra fiesta!

Woh oh ohoh! I wanna party now!
Woh oh ohoh! Ven a mi fiesta!

Life is filled with ups and downs
today you smile tomorrow you frown.
Today you win tomorrow you loose
you on cloud nine then the moody blues.
We all have wants and needs
but there's a price to pay to succeed.
Just like the wise man said
but the sweat of your work you will eat your bread.
Time to work, time to play.
Time to sing, a time to D. J.
To everybody in the world I say
time to dance all your troubles away.

Viva la, viva la, viva la fiesta!
Ven a mi, ven a mi, ven a mi fiesta!
Tenemos una fiesta mundial
y todos estarán bailando y cantando y contentos
la música hace a la gente del mundo sentirse irie... Irie!
Wave your hands in the air
party like you just don't care.
People everywhere
you all are welcome down here.
Life is filled with ups and downs
today you smile tomorrow you frown.
Today you win tomorrow you loose
you on cloud nine then the moody blues.
Time to work, time to play.
Time to sing, a time to D. J.
To everybody in the world I say
time to dance all your troubles away.
Party, party, party!

Visions Of The World ^ Pato Banton

Visions Of The World ^ Pato Banton

Patrick Murray, G. T. Haynes

There I was slumber on my bed
a million thoughts running through my head
thoughts of how it ought to be.
All races joined in harmony
one love one God one destiny
me for you and you for me.
Some may say that I'm a dreamer
but in freedom I'm a believer
in a vision of the world.

It came to my one morning
visions of the world.
Came to me one morning
in visions.
We're just going around in circles
going around in circles.
Going around in circles
spinning around in a vision of the world.

War and famine everywhere
tell me is that fair?
Then without a doubt
it must be time to rearrange.
We are the children of the now generation
it's up to us to make that change.

Every Sunday morning the pastor give a sermon
telling his congregation to live in an upright way.
Well what's the use of living
if you ain't got something you believe in
may you well just live in sin and go astray.

Time Come ^ Pato Banton

Time Come ^ Pato Banton

Patrick Murray

5, 4, 3, 2, 1. Time come!

Well first of all I wanna break it down nice and easy
cause I know certain folk won't be too pleased with me
especially when they think for awhile
this youth with the smile is turning out to be a wild child
see I been thinking lately that if I bend any more
God knows they gonna break me
I give my all and they just fake me
irritate me with those smiles that are so flaky
from the top they wanna sway me stray me
time is now and they delay me underrate and underpay me
then like some kind of game they wanna play me
like a go-go up up down just like a yo-yo
round and round like a clown called bozo
well I ain't going with that flow no mo' Joe
from now on that's a no no
the time has come...

I hear some saying "yummy yummy" and "mmmm"
but who be putting all that food inna you tummy
aha ha might sound funny but it ain't
I know you only here for the money
you think I ain't got a clue, but I do
believe me I can see straight through you
so tell me who be fooling who
as you continue to bite the same hand that feeds you
every word I say is true I pray
forgive them Father for they know not what they do
"forgive them Father" I beg you do
for they know not what they put me through
huh still I ain't gonna judge (judge not)
and I refuse to hold a grudge
I am gonna stand up strong I'll never budge
even through the rain and the floods
cause the time has come...

Forgive them Father!
Old time people say: "Silent rivers run deep."
"Youth man you better look before you leap."
Forgive them Father!
"Beware of the wolves who dress up like sheep."
"And before you sleep, pray The Lord your soul to keep."

Yeah I come to realize it just ain't wise
for a ragamuffin youth to compromise
Jah knows cause after all the hype and the jive
you still gotta struggle to survive
but I'll swallow my pride
and listen to the guide who resides inside
move on with revelation
spread the word to the now generation
so the time has come and I've made my decision
this ain't no ego trip this is a mission
to spread the word so it can be heard, word!
by those who wanna listen to the truth
the whole truth and nothing but the truth
specially the youth in this age
as we turn the page come on get ready!
the time has come...

Too Many Homeless ^ Pato Banton

Too Many Homeless ^ Pato Banton

Patrick Murray

Now there's a whole lotta things
going down around town
I don't have the time to break it down.
Who's got ears to hear will hear
and who's got eyes to see will see
mister money makes the world go round.
I'm living in a great big swimming pool
where the rich man swim
and the poor men drown.
And every time I see my brother
lying in the gutter
it turns all my emotions upside down.
It really drives me crazy
to see so many homeless people.

Too many homeless, too many homeless.
Too many homeless people.

It cuts me like a knife to see a man and his wife
and their kids sleeping on the streets at night.
It's hard to understand why in this world
with so much land
people ain't given a better choice.
What ever happened to civilization
people need help it's a crying shame.
Right now I'm on my knees
begging all you leaders please
can't you see it's time to rearrange.
It really drives me crazy
to see so many homeless people.

Tudo De Bom ^ Pato Banton

Tudo De Bom ^ Pato Banton

Patrick Murray, A. Derizans, S. Morrison

???

In this world of so much confusion
I have come to the conclusion
the only way to change the situation
is to turn to the father of creation.
A little time of meditation
to generate some motivation
and then we'll go all around the nation
spreading Jah positive vibration.

Tudo de bom, tudo de bom
tudo de bom, tudo de bom
and everything is all right.

Num mundo de tanta confusão
já cheguei a conclusão
para mudar a situacão
vamos ao Pai da criacão.
Um pouco de meditacão
para gerar motivacão
sair por toda essa nacão
levando Jah à sua vibracão.

Tudo de bom! And everything is alright.
Tudo de bom! So we no bother we no fuss or fight.
Tudo de bom! We come together and we all unite.
Tudo de bom! And everything is gonna be alright.
Tudo de bom! Everybody come listen to me.
Tudo de bom! Listen good and listen keenly.
Tudo de bom! Me giving prays to the almighty.
Tudo de bom! For my brazilian friends also family.

What the world needs now, is love sweet love
no, not just for some, but for everyone.
O que o mundo quer agora, é amor doce amor
não, não só pra uns, mas pra tudos.

United We Stand ^ Pato Banton

United We Stand ^ Pato Banton

Patrick Murray, Ray Watts

Oh brotherly love, that's all we want.
Oh sisterly love, that's all we need.

United we stand, divided we fall.
Unity is strength, together we'll build a human wall.

Whether you're black or whether your white
it doesn't matter who's wrong or right.
There is so much work to be done
and two heads sometimes are better than one.
So work together!
Yes we must pray together!
That's why we are struggling together!
I know we must forward together!

U. N. I. T. Y. spells unity U. N. I. T. Y.
U. N. I. T. Y. spells unity U. N. I. T. Y.
U. N. I. T. Y. spells unity
that's what we need now ina dis community.
No more racism or animosity
let's replace them with generosity.
One for all and all for one
each one teach one how to get along.
Divided we fall but together we strong
if we all unite we could never go wrong.

Let's unfold our minds
and open our eyes.
Let's try and make
the wrong things right.
Courage is what to show
in the heat of the battle.
Comrades come let's go
we don't need no more trouble.

I had a dream yes I had a vision
of all people living as one.
Black white red and yellow man
underneath Jah Jah moon and sun.
Some may say Pato Banton is a dreamer
but I know I'm not the only one.
I'm optimistic about the future
cause I believe ina The Most High's plan.
U - For universal unity.
N - Negociation for peace are necesary.
I - Is instill internacional integrity.
T - To turn the tides of tirany.
Why? 'Cause that's the way it should be
all people living ina harmony.
Come on!
U. N. I. T. Y. spells unity U. N. I. T. Y.!

Stay Positive ^ Pato Banton

Stay Positive ^ Pato Banton

Patrick Murray, S. Morrison

Situation in the world is crazy.
We got to stay positive.

Stay positive, stay positive, stay positive.
Stay positive, stay positive, stay positive.
Live the life you love, love the life you live
and no matter what the crisis is.
Stay positive, stay positive, stay positive.

Every time me take a little look on the T. V.
seems like the whole world gone crazy.
War, famine and poverty
people are dying continually.
So many people are getting confused
so many reasons to get in the blues.
But with a little faith in the most high's plan
it gives me strength to sing this song.

Positive! Ooh yes we have to stay positive.
Positive! No matter what the crisis is.
Positive! Even when things gone wrong.
Positive! This is the time when you got to be strong.
Positive! Black, white, pink or brown.
Positive! Live in the city or you live in the town.
Positive! Ooh yes we have to stay positive.
Positive! No matter what the crisis is.

Live the life you love, love the life you live
and no matter what the crisis is.
When there's life to live, and there's love to give
why should you be negative?
You got to stay positive!

Third World Country ^ Pato Banton

Third World Country ^ Pato Banton

Patrick Murray

Looking through my hotel window
in a third world country.
Yes I'm looking through my hotel window
in a third world country.

The sun is shining the skies are blue
and there's a cool breeze passing through.
The plants are green it's a beautiful scene
seems like a nice place for human beings.
But there's people on the streets, no shoes on their feet
they gotta hustle to get a little food to eat.
I know that things shouldn't be this way
but what can I do, what can I say?

There are oh so many problems
and I wish that I could solve them.
But even with inspiration,
right direction and good intention.
No man is an island so won't somebody give a hand
for the people in the third world.
There's people on the streets, no shoes on their feet
they gotta hustle to get a little food to eat.
I know that things shouldn't be this way
but what can I do what can I say?

Situation Crazy ^ Pato Banton

Situation Crazy ^ Pato Banton

Patrick Murray, P. Spence

In this time the leaders of the world fight each other
with sanctions and nuclear weapons.
There are mountains made of butter and grain
and yet people are starving.
Man has drained all resources from this God's living planet
and now he wants to live on the moon.
Situation crazy...

Don't turn your back on the problems
come together we can surely solve them
if we all unite then we can face the fight.
There's a black a white and a yellow man
and in this planet there's more than enough land
if we all unite then we can face the fight.

In this crazy crazy world surely one day we will learn
so don't be afraid when the right time comes
we've got to face the fight.

Situation crazy crazy crazy.
Oh Lord have mercy mercy mercy.

To every human being this is a special dedication
from the conscious loving M. C. by the name of Pato Banton. Gwarn!
From the school of life me get my education
I put it into words and then I chat in on a version.
I would chat it raggamuffin if I was a Jamaican
heng peng teng fung if I was from Hong Kong.
But due to history and lot of sufferation
and the scattering of the african nation
slavery, liberation, independence and migration
I chat it like this cause I ended up in England.
Anyway let me get back to this little conversation
and tell you about this crazy crazy crazy... situation.

You must remember God's little children
come tomorrow they will ask the questions
if we all unite then we can face the fight.
Throw away prejudice and segregation
and live together as a multi-colored nation
if we all unite then we can face the fight.

Spirits In A Material World ^ Pato Banton

Spirits In A Material World ^ Pato Banton

Sting, Patrick Murray (additional lyrics)

There is no political solution
to our troubled evolution.
Have no faith in constitution
just check this reggae revolution.

We are spirits in a material world
are spirits in a material world.

Our so called leaders speak
with words they try to jail you.
They subjugate the meek
but it's the rhetoric of failure.

Spiritual material yes we are spiritual
ina this material world.

Run come come, run come come
every pose run come come.
Run come listen to the words of Mr. P. A. T. O. Banton
I'm a spiritual man pon this material land
spreading peace and love to each and everyone
so play this one on the radio station
and rock the air-ways with positive vibrations
the youth need spiritual education
that's the only way they'll ever know their destination.

Where does the answer lie
living from day to day.
Well if it's something we can't buy
there must be another way.

Save Your Soul ^ Pato Banton

Save Your Soul ^ Pato Banton

Patrick Murray

I was a dead man out in the cold
life was the pits and I was deep in a hole
just about to give up then lo and behold
a voice from within said: "Save your soul".
Hit it!

Yo brothers and sisters all around the globe
I got a story yeah it's got to be told.
To my family friends fans even my foes
like this ya this is how it goes.
I was out in the world without an aim or a goal
out a school and out a control.
Set in my ways yeah stuck in a mold
and going the wrong way down a one way road.
Young and bold I didn't wanna be told
I use to steal and brag about the stuff I stole.
Then one bright day my mind got blown
when a voice from within said: "Save your soul".
My mind got blown!

I didn't listen no I didn't want to be told
things were looking up and I was on a roll.
I was a rude boy and a Romeo
and anywhere I went I started to show.
I had money women and plenty of gold
and a over inflated E. G. O.
I was a dead man but I didn't know
until a voice from within said: "Save your soul".

Yo! You see me? Original rough neck youth
from up so round so down so in so out so bout so.
You see me? Is better a boy don't even see me
a me a run things this year expensive and dear.
Garn clear come wid it rude bwoy
then me nar tell you maan.

My life was like a movie and I was playing the role
of a black youth living in the ghetto.
Where the action was that's where I'd go
right or wrong I'd be going with the flow.
But what you reap is what you sow
it's like a karma the bad you do will follow
you around and I was going down
right down with my face in the ground.
Two hands bound to a siren sound
none of my so called friends anywhere to be found.
And as I thought to myself in life your alone
a voice from within said: "Anyone home?"
Yes Lord! Well here I be
if I ain't ready yet I go never be.
I'm sorry for the things that I did before
believe me Lord I won't do them no more.
I'll be an arrow Lord if You'll be my bow
anywhere I'm sent I'd gladly go.
I'll be a witness yeah all around the world
to every man every woman every boy and girl.

Well I was born in the ghetto where the strong survive
and with a will to strive I began to rise.
From seventy nine or was it seventy five
when reggae music began to open my eyes.
About the truth the rights and Jah the most high
and how to achieve a little pie in the sky.
Inspirited? Yeah I was totally elevated
to the point where I decided to chat the mike.
But my direction was not to only those of my complexion
but the brown yellow red and white man.
Critics criticise cynics cynicise
any entertainer with a message they victimise.
But in this world of sin its no surprise
so with the media I sympathise.
I hear the rich mans laughter hear the poor mans cries
see hypocrites advertise there lies through their eyes.
Everyone's born everyone dies
but only God's children get the prize.
Don't be a fool be cool come on and get wise
yeah wize up! no compromize.
And listen to the voice that resides within the mind
cause God has sent a guide to all mankind.
The choice is yours life above or death below
It's up to yo! To save your soul.

Sending All My Love / X Amount Of Love ^ Pato Banton

Sending All My Love / X Amount Of Love ^ Pato Banton

Patrick Murray, P. Spence

1996

Here today and gone tomorrow
living my life just like a rolling stone.
My heart is often filled with sorrow
when I think of you alone at home.
But in the meantime...

I'm sending all my love to you!
I know you're lonely, I'm lonely too.
Sending all my love to you!
I know exactly what you're going trough.
Sending all my love to you!
No matter what, girl my love is truth.
Sending all my love to you!
I'm sending it.

Paint a picture in your mind
of a place that you would like to be.
A paradise that God created
especially for you and me.
I'll be right there with you
to do the things you love to do.
A fantasy just for us two
'til I can make this dream come true.

My love, my love, my love, my love
me a send it to you.
My love, my love, my love, my love
me a send it to you.
My love, me a send it with a kiss
to be with you is my only wish.
My love, a you wear the ring
you are my queen and me a you king.
My love, a you have the key
we'll be together for eternity.
My love, my love, my love, my love.
Oh Yes! I'm sending all my love to you!

2000

Yeah! No matter where I may be in the world.
X amount of love me a send it come girl catch this!

Here today and gone tomorrow
living my life just like a rolling stone.
My heart is often filled with sorrow
when I think of you alone at home.
But in the meantime...

I'm sending all my love to you!
I know you're lonely, I'm lonely too.
Sending all my love to you!
I know exactly what you're going trough.
Sending all my love to you!
No matter what, girl my love is truth.
Sending all my love to you!
I'm sending it.

Paint a picture in your mind
of a place that you would like to be.
A paradise that God created
especially for you and me.
I'll be right there with you
to do the things you love to do.
A fantasy just for us two
'til I can make this dream come true.

Oh Yes! Wherever I go
got to let my princess know
by phone or fax
X amount of love to the max.
True love not infatuation
got to show my appreciation
strictly love when me touch down again
ung badeng wada dang deng.

My love, my love, my love, my love
me a send it to you.
My love, my love, my love, my love
me a send it to you.
My love, me a send it with a kiss
to be with you is my only wish.
My love, a you wear the ring
you are my queen and me a you king.
My love, a you have the key
we'll be together for eternity.
My love, my love, my love, my love.
Oh Yes! I'm sending all my love to you!

No matter what the say or do
I don't want to be without you.

Roots, Rock, Reggae ^ Pato Banton

Roots, Rock, Reggae ^ Pato Banton

Patrick Murray

When I wake up in the morning the first thing I play:
Roots rock reggae!
From the month of June to the month of May:
Roots rock reggae!
Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday:
Roots rock reggae!
And I know I'm gonna love it 'til I'm old and grey:
Roots rock reggae!

Give it to me now, give it to me now
give me the roots rock reggae!

Some like jazz some like soul
some like blues or rock & roll.
Some like pop some like rock
some like house or hip hop.
When me operator put the music on the track
me grab the mike and start chat.
Man ina pants woman ina frocks
get on the dance floor and start rock.
Time for certain lyrics that are lovey dovey
time for certain lyrics that are very funny.
But when it comes to roots and reality
just turn on the mike and give it to me.

Reggae music was originated in Jamaica
by Marley, Peter Tosh and Bunny Wailer.
Just to mention a few 'cause there's many many more
who spread the message of love not war.
That's why reggae music has gone so far
to Europe, China and Africa.
Gone under in Australia and in America
there ain't no stopping the music of Jah!

Rwanda ^ Pato Banton

Rwanda ^ Pato Banton

Patrick Murray

Rwanda, Rwanda, Rwanda.
Hey, tell me why, tell me why?
Rwanda, Rwanda, Rwanda.
Tell me why, tell me why?

Who gave you the guns? Who gave you the bombs?
Who gave you devices of destruction?
Jah Jah gave us the moon, the sun, oh yeah! and all the land
so why you wanna hurt and kill your brother man?
Tell me why.

Roots! I am the English-Jamaican-African
who goes by the name of Pato Banton
yeah once again well here I come
like a Lion in the jungle proud and strong.
So listen to me keenly and understand
Mama Africa is a beautiful land
the birthplace of every nation
the mother of the whole civilization.
That's why I can not understand
all the suffering and the contention
when will we learn how to live as one
underneath Jah Jah moon and sun.
Rwanda! I have a question: Why the tribal segregation?
Rwanda! Where do the guns come from? And the ammunition?
Rwanda! I bet is not an African probably some European.
Rwanda! So many people a die. Why? Because of rumors and lies.
Rwanda! What about the children's cries?
Who will wipe the tears from their eyes?
Rwanda! Somebody tell me why, won't somebody tell me?

East, West, North and South Africa!
The time has come to shake loose the chains that bind us
and break down the barriers of prejudice that divide us.
The gates of freedom are open wide
the time has come for us to step inside.
Let's move away of acts of genocide
and all forms of racial suicide.

Same Old Game ^ Pato Banton

Same Old Game ^ Pato Banton

Patrick Murray

On your marks, get set, Bo! here I come again
with lyrics on my lips, my fingertips and in my brain.
I travel non stop yes to entertain
by car, coach, train, ship or plane.
I've been to Italy, Belgium, France and Spain
and smoked sensi legally in Amsterdam.
Met all kinds of people throughout the UK
and been around America again and again.
Different places yes different climates yes
but one thing most definitely is the same
a lot of crazy members of the human race
seem to take the life for one big game.

They're singing:
"Tra la la la, it's the same old game.
La la la life, is one big game."

I've seen so many people end up insane
because they couldn't handle the strain on the brain.
Well some turn to drugs like crack and cocaine
they get a needle and pump it straight to the vein.
Although I fight against it again and again
I often sit and wonder: are my words in vain? (no way)
Still to spread peace and love is my only aim
and from this path I refuse to refrain.
I'd rather be poor and living in the drain
than be a hypocrite rapped up in fame.

Well some wish for money and some wish for fame
some wish to drive a big car and wear rope chains.
In Ethiopia they wish for some rain
while in Mozambique they cry out for grain.
In South Africa they're screaming out pain!!!
they pray to be released from apartheid's chains.
All over the world people know it's a shame
innocent children everyday get slain.
All the world leaders know who's to blame
but still the apartheid system remains.
Yes all those world leaders know who's to blame
but still those racist oppressors remain.

Ready Me Ready ^ Pato Banton

Ready Me Ready ^ Pato Banton

Patrick Murray

I'm gonna tell you 'bout a thing that happen long time gone
while Pato Banton was down in London
it's been a secret now for far too long
so right about now me want tell everyone.

Ready me ready
and a gone me gone.

When I go to London I get accommodation
from my aunt Patsy who lives in Brixton.
She's young free and single and a trouble to a man.
if she ever gets married I'm sorry for the husband.
She would wear the pants and he would wear the apron
she would make him wash the plates and scrub the dutchpan.
The other evening we were in the house playing Koon-Kan
a card game invented by a very wise man.
When I won six games straight my aunt shouted: "Oh! damn."
then "bring bring" the telephone rang.
I threw down the cards and to the phone I ran
'cause I was expecting a call from a lovely woman.
Her name was Pat she lived up north in Islington
it was either love, lust or infatuation.
"Hello is Pato there?" was he first question.
Cool as cucumber I replied: "You're speaking to the man."
"Can you come round tonight?" was her second question.
I said: "Darling your wish is my command."
She gave me her address and said: "See ya later on."
I just hung up the phone and said: "Auntie me gone."

Out of the front door heading in one direction
I was walking towards Brixton tube station.
On the Victoria Line I'd reach my destination
'cause it's only ten stops from Brixton to Islington.
Brixton, Stockwell, Vauxall, Pimlico
I was on my way to see a lovely woman.
Victoria, Green Park, Oxford Circus, Warren St.
then the next stop was Houston.
Two stops left from my destination
the King Cross (St. Panoras) then Highbury/Islington.
To reach Pat's house, it never take long
me just ask a couple of people for the direction.
Me just run up the stairs and press the intercom
a voice said: "Who's that?" Me say: "Pato Banton."
When she opened the door my heart went bang!
this was beauty beyond all imagination.
Inside I went without no hesitation
'cause to stay all night was my intention.
The tele' signed off at half past one
then me and Pat had a short conversation.
Then to the bedroom me get me invitation
so now me a go tell you what went on.
The gal took off her wig and put it on a wall
you should have seen how her was bald.
Me so shock and surprised I could not laugh
that's when she tool out her teeth and put them in a glass.
I could tell she was a suffer from eczema
'cause all over she rashy all over.
She come up to me and start whisper:
"Tonight Pato Banton you will be my lover."
Me just pick up me jacket and fling on me cap
out of the front door me start to gallop.
Even when the gal a shout out: "Pato come back!"
gone me gone and me nar come back.

Revelation ^ Pato Banton

Revelation ^ Pato Banton

Patrick Murray

Greetings in the name of my Heavenly Father
The Alpha and Omega
The First Source and Centre.
Greetings brothers and sisters
for we are all the children of the same Creator
regardless of your colour your class or your creed.
Revelation.

Listen me good don't take me wrong
this is not intended to be no hit song.
This is a message from the Banton
to the people with the wisdom to understand.
Every conscious man and woman
from the homeless on the street to rulers of nations.
I want you to listen and understand
that these are the times of revelation.

Come on all you people
arise and let your light shine.
You got to wake up from your slumber now
and open up your mind.
It doesn't matter about your gender
your colour your class or creed.
In this spiritual place we're going yar:
Love is all we need (tell them again)
Love is all we need (people believe me)
Love is all we need (2-3-4)
Exodus! Alright get ready for the spiritual exodus!
Exodus! Alright dis ya a the spiritual exodus!
Revelation. Reveal.

Now revelation is a message to all mankind
to open up your eyes no time to be blind.
Prophets have predicted these the last times
I can feel it in my bones and I can see the signs.
War, famine, pollution and crime
civilization is on the decline.
But conscious people no worry your mind
just be like a soldier pon the front line.
When you check the situation (revelation!)
Global tribulation (revelation!)
Nation 'gainst nation (revelation!)
So much sufferation (revelation!)
Children having children (revelation!)
Pestilence and famine (revelation!)
I want you to listen and understand
that these are the times of…
It won't be the end of the world (don't worry)
just the end of a dispensation.
Won't be the end of the world (don't worry)
just time for another resurrection.
Won't be the end of the world (don't worry)
just the end of a dispensation.
Won't be the end of the world (don't worry)
woh de woh de woh!

The time has come for us to realize
that this time is revelation time.
Only those who seek will find
and the only place to look is right within your mind.
One God, one aim, one destiny... Paradise.
No fear, no doubt, faith.