Kings of Old
by Prince Buster
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My ancestors
Were kings of old
They ruled this world
And all of its gold
But just look at me
Just you look at me
I’m as poor as can be
My ancestors
Would fight the sun
Before they’d bow down
To any man
But just look at me
Whoa just you look at me
Just you look at me
Just look at me
I’m a stranger in this land
Just watch me stand
And what me be a man
I’m going to fight now
For liberty
And I’ll achieve
Freedom, justice and equality like…
My ancestors
Were mighty and strong
They would not bow down
To any man
And that’s the way I’ll be
My children will be proud of me
I’ll diminish slavery
My children
Will be mightier than me
They will correct
Mistakes made by me
They’ll be mightier than me
Yes! They will be stronger than me
Every eye shall see