Dem profits rise and our pockets grow thin
But strength in numbers, that's where we begin
Wi fed up of di promises broken every day
Now it's time to rise up, we won't fade away
So hear we now, inna street we gather round
Voices united, a powerful sound
While wi toil and wi labor, dey wear fancy suits and gloves
No more can wi accept dis fate, we'll rise up it's time to participate
[Verse 2]
Discontent and the hunger's growin' deep
With every promise broken, we fall into defeat
But in dis movement, we find strength and hope
Raised fists and skankin' feet, we’ll help each other cope
Di system is breakin' us down state
While di leaders just takin' bonuses
Di youth never seem to get a break, no
[Chorus:]
Cho mr government!
Wi caan take di pressure inna yuh system whoa no
Just ease up mr government
Dem promises are hollow like de caverns inna heart
While di streets are filled with cries and broken parts
We rise and we stand, wi won't fall apart, no
[Chorus]
Cho mr government!
Wi caan take di pressure inna yuh system whoa no
Just ease up mr government
With taxes high and hopes low, we're pushed to survive
As politicians sip wine, behind marble walls they thrive
But we, the people, we won't stand quiet, no
We'll fill the streets with our rhythm, let our voices grow strong[Chorus]
Cho mr government!
Wi caan take di pressure inna yuh system whoa no
So 'ear me now, Prime Minister
Can't you see di pain in everyone's eyes?
While you sit in your palace high and grand
The people struggle on sand-filled lands
From ghettos to di villages, urban to countryside
We're fed up of your lies, we scream it worldwide
We're marchin' through the city side by side
Ska beats and reggae vibes, wi carry on with pride
From Coventry to Kingston, in solidarity
Wi shout for justice, an end to disparity
Leaders in their towers, dey can't ignore our cries
Wi fed up of their lies, now it's time to rise