One love, keep the faith
Jah knows the weight you carry
The morning sun hits the kitchen floor
But the shadow of the notice hangs upon the door
He’s walking miles looking for a hand to hold
While the landlord turns the iron heart to cold
Four walls shaking under pressure and fear
But she keeps the fire burning, hiding every tear
Oh, she’s the anchor in the middle of the gale
Determined that this little ship will never sail to fail
Roots of loyalty, deep in the soil
Measured by the struggle and the honest toil
Don’t let the gold of the stranger blind your eye
When the storm is raging, look to the sky
She’s standing firm for the ones she holds dear
Love is the weapon that conquers the fear
Yeah, roots of loyalty, standing so strong
Right where the heartbeat truly belongs
A wealthy shadow comes with silk and with gold
Offering a comfort that she’s never been sold
'Leave the struggle behind,' the whisper echoes low
'Let go of the heavy burden that you’re forced to know'
But she looks at her children, she looks at her man
Working for a future with a tired, calloused hand
Easy now, temptation, you have no place here
The value of a soul is something you can’t steer
Roots of loyalty, deep in the soil
Measured by the struggle and the honest toil
Don’t let the gold of the stranger blind your eye
When the storm is raging, look to the sky
She’s standing firm for the ones she holds dear
Love is the weapon that conquers the fear
Yeah, roots of loyalty, standing so strong
Right where the heartbeat truly belongs
It’s not about the silver, it’s not about the fame
It’s about the spirit when you whisper his name
Through the eviction notice, through the winter chill
Love is the mountain that they climb up the hill
Rise up, keep the fire, keep the vision true
Jah bless the ones who see the promise through
So let the landlord knock, let the walls grow thin
They’ve got a fortress that is hidden within
She chooses the hardship, she chooses the truth
Preserving the sanctity of her family’s youth
No outsider’s promise can buy back the heart
That’s woven together, never meant to depart
Oh, keep it steady, let the rhythm guide the way
Light will break through at the end of the day
Roots of loyalty, deep in the soil
Measured by the struggle and the honest toil
Don’t let the gold of the stranger blind your eye
When the storm is raging, look to the sky
She’s standing firm for the ones she holds dear
Love is the weapon that conquers the fear
Yeah, roots of loyalty, standing so strong
Right where the heartbeat truly belongs
Right where the heartbeat belongs
Stay true, keep holding on
One love, Jah bless
Roots of loyalty, we rise above the rest
Yeah, keep the faith.