Lion of Judah Unbound

Emperor divine, Ras Tafari's heir Conquering Lion, with wisdom rare Betrayed by those he thought loyal Coup d'état, his reign to spoil Palace becomes a golden cage Silent resistance, quiet rage Lion of Judah unbound Though imprisoned, still crowned Selassie's spirit can't be caged His courage, eternally staged Ethiopia's heart beats in his chest Face of betrayal, he stands the test Modernizer, reformer bold Now his own people's faith turns cold House arrest, a fallen king But his legacy continues to sing Never abdicating his rightful throne Dignity intact, he stands alone Lion of Judah unbound Though imprisoned, still crowned Selassie's spirit can't be caged His courage, eternally staged Ethiopia's heart beats in his chest Face of betrayal, he stands the test Years pass by, regime grows weak But Selassie won't bend or break In silence, his strength resounds As history takes its rounds The emperor's wisdom echoes still Through every valley, over every hill From palace to prison, head held high Lion's courage will never die Betrayed but not broken, he perseveres His dignity conquering all fears Jah Rastafari, legend untamed In history's book, forever famed Lion of Judah unbound Though imprisoned, still crowned Selassie's spirit can't be caged His courage, eternally staged Ethiopia's heart beats in his chest Face of betrayal, he stands the test Lion of Judah, your roar resounds Breaking all earthly bounds In betrayal's face, you stood strong Your courage, an eternal song Haile Selassie, name of power Your spirit blooms like a desert flower