My Opinion - Pato Banton

First of all I thank you Jah

for the beauty of life

and for the spiritual strength

in my moments of strife.

I thank you for the bible

like a compass its my guide

so I won’t get lost or left (no way)

by the way side.

Although I’ve lost my dread

I haven’t lost my sight

and until my day of rest

I will follow your light.

I will fight against injustice

hypocrites, parasites and sodomites

and over evil I will win

with the truth and the right.

My name is Pato Banton

this is my opinion

My name is Pato Banton

and this is my opinion.

I do not hold no prejudice for any other nation

as far as I’m concerned we’re all a part of God’s creation.

Like dog a dog and cat a cat a human is a human

so there should be no prejudice because of one’s complexion.

There should be no prejudice because of one’s religion

for every man has got the right to make his own decision.

I don’t just talk to every man but also every woman

understanding gives you knowledge but the fear of God is wisdom.

Wisdom is the compass that will show you the direction

towards the light of Jah!

and away from all illusion.

My name is Pato Banton

me born and grow a England

My name is Pato Banton

and this is my opinion.

Sometimes I cry for my people in South Africa

depressed and persecuted by apartheid law.

Under the rule of a mass murderer

who goes by the name of Mr. Botha.

With tears in my eyes I look to the skies

and wonder how long must my people suffer.

But just like Malcom X and Martin Luther King

Mahatma Gandhi and Nelson Mandela.

My dream is for all men to live as brother

so all freedom fighters let’s sing together.

Woe Mr. Botha!

Free up South Africa!

You see.

In a world so full of hate crime and injustice.

What we need right now is love sweet love.

So won’t you come and sing this song with me right now.

What the world needs now is love sweet love.

No not just for some but for everyone.

This is my opinion.

Jah Rastafari.