My brother, I sit here thinking bout you Across the ocean where the warm wind blows

In Manila streets where the jeepneys run And the people smile despite their woes

I write these words like I'm speaking to All the lessons that the islands teach

While bad land tries to break us down Just love still within our reach

From Kingston to your crowded town Same struggles, different grounds

We rise together, we fall together In this world of concrete and rain

Rise together, rise together Through the struggle and the pain

But in your voice I hear the stray That carries you through every day

The rich man builds his tower's eye While workers fight for daily bread

But I and I know unity Lift us up when hope seems dead

From Kingston to your crowded town Same struggles, different grounds

We rise together, we fall together In this world of concrete and rain

Rise together, rise together Through the struggle and the pain

So when the system tries to crush your spirit Remember Jah is always near

The mountains and the rivers call Redemption's song for all to hear

One day we'll meet beneath the palm trees And share our stories face to face

Till then I send these words of love Across the miles to time and space

Fighting for what's right and true Let righteousness be your guide

Though oceans separate our bodies Our hearts beat side by side

From Kingston to your crowded town Same struggles, different grounds

We rise together, we fall together In this world of concrete and rain

Rise together, rise together Through the struggle and the pain

Rise together, rise together