[Producer: Toni Maxx] [Intro] "August 6, 1962. Wah gwaan, world? Di sun is shining on a brand new day. Out of many, one people. Wi raise di flag—black, green, and gold. Jamaica is free. We feelin' irie!" [Verse 1] The island breeze is blowing through the morning air, A heavy sense of freedom travels everywhere. We raise the colors proudly as we now declare, A brand new sovereign nation that we all will share. [Pre-Chorus] The black and green are shining with a vibrant gold, The story of our people is extremely bold. We bring the many nations to a single fold, And step into a future that we tightly hold. [Chorus] Oh, everybody irie in the island light! We skankin' to the rhythm 'cause the feeling is right! The future of the nation is a beautiful sight! We celebrate together through the tropical night! [Instrumental Break] [Verse 2] The heavy ships are resting in the diamond sea, The people of the water are completely free. We finally have taken the metallic key, And rest beneath the shadow of the cotton tree. [Pre-Chorus] The black and green are shining with a vibrant gold, The story of our people is extremely bold. We bring the many nations to a single fold, And step into a future that we tightly hold. [Chorus] Oh, everybody irie in the island light! We skankin' to the rhythm 'cause the feeling is right! The future of the nation is a beautiful sight! We celebrate together through the tropical night! [Memorable Bridge] The trumpet and the trombone have a lot to say, The rhythm of the bassline is about to play. We celebrate the glory of this happy day, The independence of the island is here to stay! [Massive Brass Glissando / Upward Drum Fill] [Final Chorus] Oh, everybody irie in the island light! We skankin' to the rhythm 'cause the feeling is right! The future of the nation is a beautiful sight! We celebrate together through the tropical night! [Outro] The sun upon the mountain will forever shine, We boldly step together crossing o'er the line. The spirit of the country is completely fine, A beautifully sovereign and a land divine.