(Verse one)
I said now children of the sun rise up,
Now is your time.
Don't you get caught up
And don't you ever fall in line.
Higher vibe is rising, riding swift into the night.
Long time coming me said now long time.
Babylon is confused with confusion over using
Overruling and polluting the earth, well
We have to use the ancient wisdom given unto every human,
Man and Woman from the day of your birth.
Now, because there is no force strong enough to destroy love
And the more that them push and them pull
The more that they unite us

(Chorus)
That's why it's strictly Love & Respect
Is all that I and I know
So no time for your bad bad vibes when I and I a slide through
Wanananah Wah wah wai!
Strictly love and respect is all that I and I know
So no time for bad vibes
Open up your mind to the love and the light.

(Bridge)
Yes, we are sentient beings
Giving strength to defend all defenseless beings
Know yourself and know just what compassion means
Say trod lightly
No need for senseless killing, Oh Jah have mercy.
(Verse Two)
An industry of slavery, the food upon your plate you eat
Was brought to you by suffering. You're body in disharmony.
Ital it is vital to survive a life cycle, earth cycle.
The cycle come again
Because there is no fire
That can burn us down
But if we stand, stand together
Righteousness is coming around again

(Chorus)
That's why it's strictly Love & Respect
Is all that I and I know
So no time for your bad bad vibes when I and I a slide through
Wanananah Wah wah wai!
Strictly love and respect is all that I and I know
So no time for bad vibes
Open up your mind
Open up your eyes
Open up your soul, you will find love
Just open up your soul

(Bridge)
Cause we are sentient beings
Giving strength to defend all defenseless beings
So Kn-Know yourself and know just what compassion means
Say trod lightly
No need for senseless killing, Oh Jah have mercy
Love & Respect & Mercy