Set The Captives Free

I hear birds up in the trees
Singing songs of melody
I've seen wicked standing by
I've seen mothers wipe their eyes
But let me tell you

Set the captives a-free
That's the only thing that really bothers me
Set the captive a-free
'Cause what is to be, has got to be

I've seen brethren licking cup
Serving Jah and living up
While the wicked passing by
I've seen mothers wipe their eyes

Jah Jah
Jah Jah
Thou art my Savior
Jah Jah

I've heard birds up in the trees
Singing songs of melody
I've seen wicked standing by, yeah
I've seen mothers wipe their eyes
But listen mister wicked

Set the captives a-free
What is to be, has got to be
Set the captives a-free
That's the only thing..

[FADE]

Written by Gregory Isaacs