(2) A weh dem a go do when the time comes around

A weh dent a go sek



Cos



My people are in a mess

But nobody wants to know

Cos when you're down and out and oppressed

You've got to fight your battles from the

Lowest of the low

So keep your distance and take your stance,

Cos this could be your utmost chance.



You've had all night and day to

Consider and pray

You've brought fire on my head and

Now you must pay.



CHORUS



Babylon makes the rules

Babylon makes the rules

Babylon makes the rules

Babylon makes the rules

where my people suffer...



Take Rastaman culture for instance,

Dem think is political joke,

But we people know better then that,

Cos what keeps us together is

Jah Herb that we smoke



I and I know the truth of it all,

Cos we have smashed our heads

'gainst that wall,

And now I seh we must create a scene,

We must recapture our culture

by any means.



CHORUS

Babylon makes the rules

Babylon makes the rules

Babylon makes the rules

Babylon makes the rules

where my people suffer ...



Count the times we've been let down,

And left us in despair,

And woe betide that evil man,

Who giveth not a care.

You've gotta check yourself just

One more time,

Reassure your mind -

Cos those who are chosen

by the father's hand

Must not get left behind.



Rasta seh - guidance

(4) But Backrah seh different still



Babylon makes the rules but

Jah love will carry I home.