There are those who are asking the devotees of civil rights, "When will you be satisfied?" We can never be satisfied as long as the Negro is the victim of the unspeakable horrors of police brutality.

Musicians must be spokespeople for the oppressed masses.

Jah come to break downpression, rule equality, wipe away transgression, set the captives free.

I want to say 'I Shot The Police' but the government would have made a fuss so I said 'I Shot The Sheriff' insteadbut it's the same idea: justice.

We must use time wisely and forever realize that the time is always ripe to do right.

The guardians of the status quo are always on hand with their oxygen tents to keep the old order alive.