Chorus: I've returned through the door of no return On Goree Island I've returned through the door of no return On Goree Island
Oh I remember I once dressed as a king Decked in fine robes and everything The blood that's in my veins is pure royalty I ruled many kingdoms and ruled many dynasties Then all of a sudden I was in a state of shock Caught and thrown on the auction block Just like Jesus I was flogged and mocked Now human cargo yes they said I wasn't coming back
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I was that prisoner who was fighting to be free Free from my enemies who came and capture me That was the years of brutality Cannot be wiped away so easily Although they have removed the chains They try so hard to wash my brain Want I to bow my head in shame But when I think of the Motherland I hear the spirits call my name
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Lets light the torch let Babylon burn yah!
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I'n I' survive yeah heh! Gory Goree, gory Goree gory Goree Brand new story Gory Goree, gory Goree Got the power and the glory On Goree Island