Steady Like A Tree
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- slow
- harmony
- rub-a-dub
- reggae
- early 1970s
- 1970s
- roots reggae
- minimalism
- jamaican patois
Lyrics
Chorus
Rise up, mi sister, steady like a tree
Roots run deep, we standing firm and free
Cool breeze a-blow and life a-forward we
No worries tek mi, Jah guide mi soul, mi see
Post-Chorus
Ohhh na-na oh, steady steady
Ohhh na-na oh, firm and ready
Verse 2
Babylon try fe break, but we nah move slow
Sound of the drum keep I and I grow
Sun pon mi skin, water pon mi ground
Sistren a sing, sweet natural sound
Pre-Chorus
Holdin on strong, never let go
On dis rough road, Jah light di show
Harmony lead, straight di flow
Together we rise, mek babylon know
Chorus
Rise up, mi sister, steady like a tree
Roots run deep, we standing firm and free
Cool breeze a-blow and life a-forward we
No worries tek mi, Jah guide mi soul, mi see
Post-Chorus
Ohhh na-na oh, steady steady
Ohhh na-na oh, firm and ready
Bridge
Moonlight a-glow, we gather roun de fire
Ancient drumbeat, truth a-lift we higher
Faith inna heart, every night, every hour
Sistren hold strong, Jah love empower
Outro
We walk dis way, inna balance we trod
Roots hold firm, mi give thanks to Jah God
Sistren and bredren, from near and from far
United in spirit, we shine like a star
Post-Chorus
Ohhh na-na oh, steady steady
Ohhh na-na oh, firm and ready
Tag
Deep in di night, chanting still a-go
One heart, one mind, river wise a-flow
Silent prayer drift, cool earth 'neath mi feet
Love carry we home, peace mek life complete
Fadeout Chorus
Rise up, mi sister, steady like a tree
Guide we forward, Jah always we key
Roots never shake, strong we will be
Bless every moment, set the spirit free
Post-Chorus
Ohhh na-na oh, steady steady
Ohhh na-na oh, firm and ready
Refrain
Night turn to dawn, winds carry word
Simple life we cherish, blessings observed
Roots dig deeper as the rain start fall
Love find each heart, lift one and all
Post-Chorus
Ohhh na-na oh, steady steady
Coda
Soft earth a-hold, we resting pon ground
Night breeze a-sing, nuff blessings surround
Elders dem smile, wisdom come down
Future shine bright when di hearts a-sound
Post-Chorus
Ohhh na-na oh, steady steady
Ohhh na-na oh, firm and ready
Refrain
From first light a-morn till star shine return
Journey together, each lesson we learn
Truth a-remain, steady onward we roam
Roots mek a shelter, calling I home
Post-Chorus
Ohhh na-na oh, steady steady
Ohhh na-na oh, firm and ready
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