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Artist: Burning Spear
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One People
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One People
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West Indians, black Americans.
West Indians, black Americans.
West Indians, black Americans.
West Indians, black Americans.
You know where we are coming from original?
You know where we are coming from original?
In the name of Jah, Jah.
In the name of Jah, Jah.
This is the time when we should
Own each other together.
This is the time when we should
Own each other together.
No more disowning each other,
No more disowning each other.
West Indians, black Americans.
West Indians, black Americans.
You know where we are coming from original?
You know where we are coming from original?
Africa, yes Africa, Africa yes Africa.
In the name of Jah, Jah. In the name of Jah, Jah.
West Indians, black Americans.
West Indians, black Americans.
You know where we are coming from original?
You know where we are coming from original?
Africa, yes Africa, Africa, yes, Africa.
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