Solidarity
Black Uhuru · Universal Masters Collection [2000]
Solidarity, solidarity
Everybody wants the same thing, don't they?
Everybody wants a happy end
They wanna see the game on Saturday
They wanna be somebody's friend
Everybody wanna work for a living
Everybody wants their children warm
Everybody wants to be forgiven
They want a shelter from the storm
Look at me, I ain't your enemy
We walk on common ground
We don't need to fight each other
What we need, what we need
Solidarity, solidarity
Solidarity, solidarity
Nobody likes to ask for money
Somebody likes to play the clown
Nobody likes to wait in a long line
Nobody likes being pushed around
Everybody wants their family protected
They wanna express themselves
Everybody wants to live forever
Look at me I ain't your enemy
Don't believe everything you hear
This is no time to fight each other
What we need, what we need
Solidarity, solidarity
Solidarity, solidarity
Solidarity, solidarity
Solidarity, solidarity
Solidarity, solidarity
Solidarity
Hey, people
Everybody wants the same thing, don't they?
Everybody wants a happy end
They wanna see the game on Saturday
They wanna be somebody's friend
Everybody wants the same thing, don't they?
Everybody wants a happy end
They wanna see the game on Saturday
They wanna be somebody's friend
Everybody wanna work for a living
They wanna keep their children warm
Everybody just wants to be forgiven
They want a shelter from the storm
What we need, what we need
Solidarity, solidarity
Solidarity, solidarity
Solidarity, solidarity
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Solidarity - Black Uhuru
Black Uhuru's "Solidarity" stands as a defining anthem of the Rastafari movement, capturing the spirit of Pan-African unity and resistance. Recorded in the early 1980s, the track exemplifies the group's signature blend of reggae, dub, and traditional Jamaican folk elements. With its driving rhythm and powerful vocal delivery, the song served as a rallying cry for social justice and the liberation of humanity, reflecting the broader cultural and political currents of the era. Released on the Universal Masters Collection, this recording remains a cornerstone of the band's legacy, illustrating their commitment to spreading messages of peace and brotherhood through their distinctive musical voice.