written by - Peter Tosh lead vocals - Peter Tosh released in - 1970 produced by - Lee "Scratch" Perry
400 years [400 years, 400 years] Of the same philosophy 400 years [400 years, 400 years] And my people, they still can't see Why do they fight against, the youths, of today And without the youths you would be gone, all gone astray Come on, let's make a move [make a move, make a move] Now that the time, the time has come Fools don't see, [fools don't see, fools don't see] But I know the weak get strong So come with me, to a land, of-a liberty Good God, where we can live, live out life, and be free Help me, 400 years [400 years, 400 years] Of the same, the same philosophy 400 Years [400 years, 400 years] And black people, still can't see Come with me, you black and you proud, you got to be free Stop sittin' down, on your pride, you just can't hide Oh, 400 years [400 years, 400 years] Of the same, same philosophy 400 years [400 years, 400 years] Why do black people close their eyes Come to reality, [400 years, 400 years] you got ability Just can't see 400 years [400 years, 400 years]