(Intro)
(Langsame Perkussion, Stimmen flüstern "Zion... Zion...")
Yeah... Roots Rock Reggae music!
From the heart of Babylon to the mountains of Ethiopia.
Rastafari!
(Strophe 1)
Old pirates, yes they rob I
Sold I to the merchant ships
Years of chains, across the sea
But the spirit never lost its grip
In the concrete jungle of the West
We sang the songs of sorrow, put to the test
By the rivers of Babylon we sat and wept
When we remembered Zion, the promise we kept.
(Refrain)
Oh, Zion, Africa, land of the rising sun
We’re marching on, the battle is won
Back to the roots, where we belong
Reggae music playing, so strong, so strong!
Zion gate is open, hear the chantin’
Jah Jah children, we’re marchin’!
(Strophe 2)
Marcus Garvey saw the vision bright
"Look to Africa", he said, "for the black King’s light"
1930, Selassie I on the throne
The Lion of Judah, reclaiming his own
From Jamaica’s shores to Addis Ababa’s hills
Repatriation, it’s the truth that heals
No more chains, no more mental slavery
Forward with love, forward with bravery!
(Refrain)
Oh, Zion, Africa, land of the rising sun
We’re marching on, the battle is won
Back to the roots, where we belong
Reggae music playing, so strong, so strong!
Zion gate is open, hear the chantin’
Jah Jah children, we’re marchin’!
(Bridge - Dub Version Style)
(Bass und Drums dominieren, Echo-Effekte)
Hear the dread! (Echo)
Moving out of Babylon! (Echo)
One Love, One Aim, One Destiny!
Nyabinghi drums pounding! (Trommel-Wirbel)
Zion, Zion, Zion!
(Strophe 3)
Roots Rock Reggae is the voice of the King
It makes the heart of the people sing
It tells the story of where we come from
And shows the way to the righteous home
No matter what Babylon may try to do
The truth of Zion is waiting for you.
(Refrain)
Oh, Zion, Africa, land of the rising sun
We’re marching on, the battle is won
Back to the roots, where we belong
Reggae music playing, so strong, so strong!
Zion gate is open, hear the chantin’
Jah Jah children, we’re marchin’!
(Outro)
Fly away home to Zion...
Fly away home...
Fade out
(Roots Reggae Music...)
(Haile Selassie I...)
(Zion...)