August Town..by Duane Stephenson..A word from the wise don't try to make life on your own
Remember that Jah Jah’s by your side, for I was a soul who was lost
and my life was in dismay, for among evil forces in which I played ya
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guns and ammunition were my chosen way of life,
with God fearing people I chose to strive,
for all of the lives that are taken, they can never be replaced,
but still Jah Jah chose to remember my face,CHORUSThough I never lived like he wanted,
I'm still mindful of what he taught me
so now I beg and plea, am on my bending knees
cause father you rescued me
I’ve got the scars to show, I barely made it along life's road
cause when my life got dark, He was the only spark
You were the light at the end of the roadWhen I was a young boy growing up in August Town,
we ate from the same pot, we were ithrens all around.
From corner to colour and corner, from rockers to Jungle Kente attire.
Rising to dreadhieghts and river all around.
And then the football ground became a battle field,
and my life seem so surreal...
People were falling all around, but Jah helped me to stand my ground.
Only Jah, Only Jah, could have helped me to stand my ground.CHORUSThough I never lived like he wanted,
I was mindful of what he taught me.
So now I beg and plea, am on my bending knees,
cause father you rescued me.
And I've got the scars to show, barely made it along life's road.
Cause when my life got dark, you were the only spark,
the light at the end of the road.Never lived to please him, I never lived like I should.
Ohhhhhhoooh, Father you rescued me yeah yeah..I've lived and I've learned, I have made mistakes along the way.
Now I beg for forgiveness, each day as I try to pray.
So take it from me son, you can change the world today.
And I am living proof, living proof that crime doesn't pay
San Pedro Ambergis Caye. I took this Pic in 2003.
