Independence Tribute - For Jamaica

From Afric's banks secure naked we came In empire's shell to build a name again And each yearly leg we carry the flame Forward with mighty surging wave. Proclaim Us then the phoenix from fiery pain, Children of Jamaica true to love's aim. And this another year in sunrise frame Strong, independent, problems we disdain On the scroll of nations we write our name We are Jamaica, fanning freedom's flame We singers of faith, dance not here in vain: To survive the rim you must make the game. Let there be no tears, no cup for a blame Sweet Jamaica is a green palm to reign Where Columbus dead caravel found shame And Hawkins and all his pirate's host lame History repeat not here in God's domain But pyramids rise of Africa's fame Jamaica is the swallow - joy the rain