Better Future

Lyrics

[Verse 1] Ever since my life begun Mama told me that Jamaicans are all one That's why I can't see why we fight among ourselves Why rob and shoot and kill one another Black or white it's no disgrace We're still part of the human race We must learn to live in this society With one hope, one will, we're one people [Chorus] There will come a time (a time) When every knee shall bend When every tonguе shall tell Of the wrong they havе done There will come a time (a time) When everyone shall know The real meaning of love What a day that will be What a day that will be [Verse 2] I hope my life is spared To see the day when people won't be scared To walk the street at night to buy the things they need Without any threat from aggressors So let's not waste our time Let us get rid of the violence and the crime Let us make this land a better place to live Build a better future for the children [Bridge] A better future A better future [Chorus] There will come a time (a time) When every knee shall bend When every tongue shall tell Of the wrong they have done There will come a time (a time) When every one shall know The real meaning of love What a day that will be What a day that will be [Verse 2 (repeat)] I hope my life is spared To see the day when people won't be scared To walk the street at night to buy the things they need Without any threat from aggressors So let's not waste our time Let us get rid of the violence and the crime Let us make this land a better place to live Build a better future for our children [Outro] Build a better future for our children, yeah! A better future A better future