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UB40 – King lyrics
King, where are your people now?
Chained and pacified.
Tried in vain to show them how.
And for that you died.

You had a dream of a promised land.
People of all nations walking hand in hand
But they're not ready to accept
That dream situation, yet.

King, where are your people now?
Chained and pacified.
Tried in vain to show them how.
And for that you died.
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Songwriters: CHRISTOPHER THORNTON, DIONDRIA THOMAS, ERIK ORTIZ, KENNETH BARTOLOMEI, KEVIN CROWE
King lyrics © Capitol CMG Publishing

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    Ignore the comment above, this has nothing to do with Jesus. This is about Dr. Martin Luther King, a real person who fought for the betterment of others. Not a fictional character based on other dead stories and religions. UB40 have always highlighted political issues. This is a beautiful tribute to Dr. King as it should be remembered as such. Think of Dr King as you listen to this song and everything he achieved in his life. How brave he was given the context of the time. If it doesn't move you I'd simply ask you, are you alive?
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    King where are your people now - The moment Jesus is on the Cross, where his people put him, Chained and Pacified - Chained to the worlds way of thinking, pacified by there own status, their own titles, their own might, Tried in vain to show them how - (I can't say tried in vain, as the Gospel will still reach all the four corners of the earth) but in this passage he was still ignored, And for that you died - (to fulfill Gods will he had to die), 2nd verse looks at the situation as a failed attempt, of this King but Fight the Good Fight of Faith. God Bless.
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      Ignore the comment above, this has nothing to do with Jesus. This is about Dr. Martin Luther King,... Read more →
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      King where are your people now - The moment Jesus is on the Cross, where his people put him,... Read more →

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