400 Years

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]