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400 Years

by Bob Marley & The Wailers

on All The Hits (2000), Soul Rebels (1970), Bob Marley - The King Of Reggae (89 legendary tracks including original tunes, tributes from reggae stars and an exclusive Marley family live at Central Park) (2015)

Four hundred years
And it's the same, the same philosophy
I've said it's four hundred years - look how long
And, the people, they still can't see
Why do they fight against
The poor youth of today?
And without these youths
They would be gone, all gone astray
Come on, let's make a move
I can see time, time has come
And, if the fools don't see
I can't save the youth, the youth is gonna be strong
So, won't you come with me?
I'll take you to a land of liberty
Where we can live
Live a good good life and be free
Look how long
Four hundred years - way too long
And people, my people, can't see
Said, it's four hundred long years
Give me patience, same philosophy
It's been four hundred years, way so long
How long? four hundred long long years