First of all I thank you Jah, for the beauty of life
For the spiritual strength, in my moments of strife
I thank you for the Bible, like a compass it's my guide
So I won't get lost or left no way, by the wayside
Although I've lost my dread, I haven't lost my sight
And until my day of rest, I will follow your light
I will fight against injustice, hypocrites, parasites and sodomites
And over evil I will win, with the truth and the right
My name is Pato Benton
This is my opinion
My name is Pato Benton
And this is my opinion
I do not hold no prejudice, for any other nation
As far as I'm concerned we're all a part of God's creation
A human is a human
So there should be no prejudice, because of one's complexion
There should be no prejudice, because of one's religion
For every man has got the right to make his own decision
I don't just talk to every man but also every woman
Understanding gives you knowledge, but the fear of God is wisdom
Wisdom is the compass that will show you the direction
Towards the light of Jah, and away from all illusion
My name is Pato Benton
Me born and grow in England Yes, my name is Pato Benton
And this is my opinion Sometimes I cry for my people in South Africa
Depressed and persecuted by apartheid law Under the rule of a mass murderer
Who goes by the name of Mr. Bota With tears in my eyes I look to the skies
And wonder how long must my people suffer But just like Malcolm X and Martin Luther
King Mahatma Gandhi and Nelson Mandela My dream is for all men to live as brother
So all freedom fighters, let's fight for freedom
Let's sing together
Whoa Mr. Bota
Free up South Africa
Whoa Mr. Bota
Free up South Africa
Sing it out
Whoa Mr. Bota
Free up South Africa
Whoa Mr. Bota
Freedom, freedom
Free up South Africa
This is my opinion
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This is my opinion
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This is my opinion
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This is my opinion
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You see
In a world so full of hate
Crime
And injustice
What we need right now
Is love
Sweet love
So won't you come and sing this song with me right now
What the world needs now
Is love, sweet love
No, not just for some
But for everyone
What the world needs now
Is love, sweet love
No, not just for some
But for everyone
What the world needs now
Is love, sweet love
No, no, no, no, no
But for everyone
This is my opinion
This is my opinion
My name is Pato Bente
Man and girl
Man and girl
Man and girl
Yes, my name is Pato Bente
This is my opinion
This is my opinion
Yes, it is
This is my opinion
This is my opinion
This is my opinion
Yeah
Yeah
reminds me?
Thank you.
Thank you.