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WASTE NO TIME

Roderick M Scarlett

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Encouraging Africans to take a stand for their freedom
original reggae song
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You can't know how good the vibe is unless you hear it. Im all about the music. Constructive criticism is welcomed. Im always down for making the sound better.
Started out playing rhythm guitar in New York for the reggae group Lion Force in the early 80s. Toured the US extensively for 7 years doing gigs in various cities and colleges.The band lasted until the beginning of the 90s. After the break up I turned to production which I continue to do now on a daily basis.
Song Info
Genre
World • World General
Charts
#20 in subgenre Peak #15
Author
Roderick M Scarlett
Rights
Library of Congress
Uploaded
January 28, 2026
Track Files
MP3
MP3 8.1 MB • 320 kbps • 3:32
Lossless
WAV 38.7 MB
Story behind the song
Africans taking a stand
Lyrics
Intro Ad Lib: Lord, lord, lord, oh Verse 1: Come on, Lets waste no time For Jah wants His work to go on Come on, you mighty race Accomplish what you may New broom, sweep clean But old broom knows its corners knows its corners Chorus: I say now rise up africans rise up Get up natty I say to get up and take your stand, work with Jah plan I say now rise up africans rise up Get up natty I say to get up Verse 2: Come on, Lets waste no time We've been around for so long Come on you mighty race Why cant we be strong One aim, one love, one heart one destiny for you and for me Chorus: I say now rise up africans rise up Get up natty I say to get up and take your stand, work with Jah plan I say now rise up africans rise up Get up natty I say to get up Verse 3: Come on, Lets waste no time You see a race without power is a race without respect and what goes up dont you know must come down Come on, come on yes Chorus: I say now rise up africans rise up Get up natty I say to get up and take your stand, work with Jah plan I say now rise up africans rise up Get up natty I say to get up Come on, come on, come on, come on,
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