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
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