Babylon Makes The Rules Lyrics - Steel Pulse: Reggae Greats - Steel Pulse

(2) A weh dem a go do when the time comes around 

A weh dent a go sek 

Cos 

My people are in a mess 

But nobody wants to know 

Cos when you're down and out and oppressed 

You've got to fight your battles from the 

Lowest of the low 

So keep your distance and take your stance, 

Cos this could be your utmost chance. 

You've had all night and day to 

Consider and pray 

You've brought fire on my head and 

Now you must pay. 

CHORUS 

Babylon makes the rules 

Babylon makes the rules 

Babylon makes the rules 

Babylon makes the rules 

where my people suffer... 

Take Rastaman culture for instance, 

Dem think is political joke, 

But we people know better then that, 

Cos what keeps us together is 

Jah Herb that we smoke 

I and I know the truth of it all, 

Cos we have smashed our heads 

'gainst that wall, 

And now I seh we must create a scene, 

We must recapture our culture 

by any means. 

CHORUS 

Babylon makes the rules 

Babylon makes the rules 

Babylon makes the rules 

Babylon makes the rules 

where my people suffer ... 

Count the times we've been let down, 

And left us in despair, 

And woe betide that evil man, 

Who giveth not a care. 

You've gotta check yourself just 

One more time, 

Reassure your mind - 

Cos those who are chosen 

by the father's hand 

Must not get left behind. 

Rasta seh - guidance 

(4) But Backrah seh different still 

Babylon makes the rules but 

Jah love will carry I home.