Chorus:
Me light a fire three days it a burn
When I lick the nyabingi drum the table have fi turn
Light a fire three days it a burn
When I lick the nyabingi drum the table have fi turn
Me light a fire three days it a burn
I lick the nyabingi drum the table have to turn
Me light a fire three days it a burn
Blast the nyabingi drum the table have to turn

Verse 1:
How many more years must I stand up as a poor man
And hold the faith and a face this tribulation
How many more year must i stand out as a sufferer
Pure unto mouth as a flat foot hustler yes
I'm gonna put the fire in the way
And change all those days

Chorus:
Me light a fire three days it a burn
When I lick the nyabingi drum the table have fi turn
Light a fire three days it a burn
When I lick the nyabingi drum the table have fi turn
Me light a fire three days it a burn
I lick the nyabingi drum the table have to turn
Me light a fire three days it a burn
Blast the nyabingi drum the table have to turn
Set me free
Set my people free
Free from strain distress and poverty
For the system you threw a stress on we yeah
Don't show no love no respect for the poorer family Lord Lord

Chorus:
Me light a fire three days it a burn
When I lick the nyabingi drum the table have fi turn
Light a fire three days it a burn
When I lick the nyabingi drum the table have fi turn
Me light a fire three days it a burn
I lick the nyabingi drum the table have to turn
Me light a fire three days it a burn
Blast the nyabingi drum the table have to turn

Verse 1:
How many more years must I stand up as a ppor man
And hold the faith and a face this tribulation
How many more year must i stand out as a sufferer
Pure unto mouth as a flat foot hustler yes
I'm gonna put the fire in the way
And change all those days

Chorus to fade