In the Roots of the Ghetto Songtext
von Johnny Clarke

United we stand
Divided we fall
United we stand
Divided we fall

In the roots of the ghetto
People are fussing, fighting
Weeping and crying because they′re starving
(Because they're starving)
In the residential area
People are having fun with their money
(With their money)
In the roots of the ghetto
People are crying because they′re starving
(Because they're starving)

United we stand
Divided we fall
United we stand
Divided we fall


Instead of fighting your brother
Each and every day
This is what I have to say
Don't fuss or fight, we must unite
And help our brother each and every day

Bluff man, keep moving
Bluff man, bow down
Bluff man, keep moving
Bluff man, bow down
Bluff man, keep moving
Bluff man, bow down
Bluff man, keep moving
Bluff man, bow down

Instead of fighting your brother
Each and every day
This is what I have to say
Don′t fuss or fight, we must unite
And help our brother each and every day

Bluff man, keep moving
Bluff man, bow down
Bluff man, keep moving
Bluff man, bow down


United we stand
Divided we fall
United we stand
Divided we fall