forward to a different scene

the world outside will not let one alone

not for one second to breathe open air

just heed the rastaman on rastaphone

 

 

speaking his truth in simple honest tone

with words of import durable and fair

the world outside will not let one alone

 

 

but like a dog protecting its last bone

will growl and dart at those who only dare

just heed the rastaman on rastaphone

 

 

with such a message that we have to own

ourselves bemused and forced indeed to care

the world outside will not let one alone

 

 

not even emperor asleep on throne

who would methought have time enough to spare

just heed the rastaman on rastaphone

 

 

give up the past and head beyond the known

into the heart of humans everywhere

the world outside will not let one alone

just heed the rastaman on rastaphone