Papa, My Lion Heart | Soulful Reggae Tribute to a Father’s Love and Sacrifice | Official Video

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When I was a likkle youth, under di mango tree,
Yuh was my lion, Papa, strong as di sea.
Yuh chase di shadows, make di night feel bright,
Wit’ yuh stories of warriors, yuh was my light.
Yuh hands build my shelter, yuh heart my guide,
In yuh love, my spirit, it never could hide.

Oh, Papa, yuh my hero, blessed from above,
A Rastaman’s heart, full of sacrifice and love.
Though I stray, though I falter, yuh still my flame,
My hero, my father, I chant yuh name.
Forever yuh stand, wit’ a humble hand,
Give thanks, my Papa, for bein’ my man.

As I grow taller, my eyes turn blind,
See yuh stumbles, Papa, judge yuh in my mind.
Yuh choices seem broken, yuh steps too slow,
I turn from yuh wisdom, think I know what I know.
But yuh never curse me, though I push yuh far,
Yuh hold di pain quiet, under di evening star.

Oh, Papa, yuh my hero, blessed from above,
A Rastaman’s heart, full of sacrifice and love.
I was lost, I was foolish, pointin’ at yuh ways,
But now I see yuh truth, in di sun’s golden rays.
Forever yuh stand, wit’ a humble hand,
Give thanks, my Papa, for bein’ my man.

Now I’m a man, walkin’ in yuh shoes,
See di dreams yuh let go, di roads yuh didn’t choose.
Yuh toil in di fields, for di family to rise,
Yuh joy was our freedom, yuh tears in disguise.
Yuh give yuh all, to make us strong,
Yuh love like a river, it carry me along.

I weep in di silence, where yuh cannot see,
For di times I was cold, when yuh needed me.
I treat yuh wit’ ignorance, my heart full of pride,
But yuh smile through my youth, yuh stay by my side.
We don’t speak di words, our bond stay still,
But yuh my one hero, on di highest hill.

Oh, Papa, yuh my hero, blessed from above,
A Rastaman’s heart, full of sacrifice and love.
I tear down in secret, but yuh understand,
Loved me through my wrongs, wit’ a guiding hand.
Forever yuh stand, wit’ a humble hand,
Give thanks, my Papa, for bein’ my man.

We may not talk plenty, but di love run deep,
Yuh spirit in my soul, it’s a treasure I keep.
No crown, no riches, just a heart so true,
My hero, my father, I’ll always honor you.
Through di years, through di pain, I rise where I am,
Give thanks and praise, Papa, for bein’ my man.