This world can turn you upside down But it don't have to complain Cause I know we've been through hell and back But we stand from just the same Cause I've been a thug, I've been a thief I've been a junkie on the streets I've been a hippie, I've been a punk And I've done time for being real All those things don't make me who I am Nooo, no I am just a man There's no time for livin in the past Nooo, cause life goes by much to fast Because its true The reggae music soothes my soul No matter where I happen to be Because its true We need to open up our eyes For the future children, for our kind Open hearts open minds I've been around this great big world I've seen things I can't explain I stay positive to live my life Do what I can to keep me sane If you threaten us with words of hate It's because you only hate yourself Your confusions so full of fear I'll love to take the other way Cause it's true We need to open up our eyes To believe in yourselves day after day Cause it's true We need to know there's a better way For the future children, for our kind Open hearts open mind (Solo) Open hearts open mind