Open Up The Gate Lyrics
The Congos
Lyrics
Open up the gates of Zion
Africa we want to go
Africa we want to go
Repatriation is at hand
I and I know where the black man stands
I and I know where the black man stands
To the west coast of Africa
East, north and south
Repatriation is a must
Repatriation is a must
To the west keep not back!
Send my sons from afar
And my daughters from the end of the world
Send my sons from afar
And my daughters from the end of the world
Hallelujah
Please send the father
The Almighty one of creation
Living inna man
The Almighty Redeemer
The word, sound and iwa
Living inna man yeah
Ooh allelujah!
Listen the father
Almighty Bongo Ashanti I and I
Living inna I and I
Mighty, Mighty Redeemer of creation
To the west coast of Africa
East, north and south
Repatriation is a must
Repatriation is a must
To the west keep not back!
Send my sons from afar
And my daughters from the end of the world
Send my sons from afar
And my daughters from the end of the world
Song & Lyrics Facts
The Congos' song "Open Up the Gate" was released on their 1977 album Heart of the Congos. The band, composed of Cedric Myton, Roydel Johnson, and Watty Burnett, wrote the lyrics for this classic reggae tune.
The song is about seeking freedom from oppression and celebrating the power of love. Its catchy chorus includes the lyrics “open up the gate, don't let nobody wait, open up the gate and let the people in”. The track has been covered by a number of artists since its release, and remains an enduring anthem of liberation today.