It's time to put away our
Guns and ammunition
We can do it if we try
I tell you what the reason
Causing all the friction
Discrimination is a crimeWe can do it
If we try
Let war and hatred
Pass us byCHORUS
We can do it if we try
Let war and hate just pass us by
We can do it if we try
Right now! Ah ha haMy generation
God help the children
My generation
God help the childrenIf parents only had more
Time for understanding
The youth won't have to turn to drugs
There's only one solution
Causing all the problem
We talking universal loveWe can do it
If we try
Let war and hatred
Pass us byCHORUS
We can do it if we try
Let war and hate just pass us by
We can do it if we try
Right now! Ah ha haMy generation
God help the children
My generation
God help the childrenRAP: PATO BANTON
It's time to stop and think about
What you done to others
And if it's good we'll go ahead
And JAH will sure protect you
But if it's bad just watch your step
Cause you will surely stumble
Remember who inherit the land
The meek and very humbleMy generation
God help the children
My generation
God help the childrenDAVID:
Wheel and turn Mister Banton
Part of the original ghetto crewPATO:
Yes David, all the way from Handsworth
Wha you a sey Boss?DAVID:
GWAAAAARNPATO:
Easy. Stop the fuss and stop the fight
I'm positive that we can do itDAVID:
Equal rights to Black and White
It ain't so hard to do itPATO:
Live as one under moon and sun
Everyone I know that we can do itDAVID:
Open you heart and live as one
I know that we canWe can do it
If we try
Let war and hatred
Pass us byD.J. CODA:
Throw down your guns and pick up the love
Yes I know that we can do it
Throw down your guns and pick up JAH love
Yes I know that we can do it