Ambassadors of Peace
Stand and be counted
For it’s later than you think!
The battle is hearty!
Marin Luther King was a very great man
Whose words in these days need we understand
It was said not to judge another by the color of their skin
But by the content of their character.
Words from the prophets people listen but don’t hear
They continue to live in fortresses made of fear
Walls of segregation have now been brought down
So why in the tears of history must we drown?
When history isn’t our story anymore?
Leave the racists to ear their brutal creeds they hold as sacred
For how can life be found in bread made of anger and hatred?
Let the racists fight each other down
In their pools of confusion themselves they will drown
Let those of us who understand that we are all humans with hearts,
Join hands!
Come together to show those who preach division
A new vision
Ambassadors of Peace
Stand and be counted
For it’s later than you think!
The battle is hearty!
Ambassadors of Peace
Stand and be counted!
Join hands with those of like minds
Regardless of color.
Leave the racists to eat their brutal creeds they hold as sacred
For how can life be found in bread made of anger and hatred?
Let the racists fight each other down
In their pools of confusion themselves they will drown
Let those of us who understand that we are all humans with hearts
Join hands!
Come together to show those who preach division
A new vision
People, why keep on with the old rules when today’s a new game?
Not all fruit from the same tree tastes the same
credits
from Panjea,
released January 1, 1996
All songs have been written and produced by Chris Berry
Joined by musicians from Venezuela, London, and Paris, the bassist creates a vibrant picture of Venezuela’s musical landscape, and the people and communities that keep it alive. Bandcamp Album of the Day Oct 22, 2020