Rasta Rita - Midnight in Odessa Lyrics

[Intro]
Babylon's burning, but I keep on playing
Through the smoke and flames, my spirit's staying
Left my violin in Kiev that morning
Now I chant these words as my soul's mourning

[Verse 1]
Crossed the borders with nothing but memories
Of concert halls and golden melodies
Istanbul's streets became my sanctuary
But the music in my head won't set me free
Every dolmuş passing by reminds me of home
Like a ghost train whistling through bones

[Chorus]
I and I survive, through the darkest nights
Jah give me strength to keep this fire burning bright
Though they took my land, they can't take my song
In this concrete jungle where I don't belong
Irie feelings help me carry on

[Verse 2]
Papa used to say "music heals all wounds"
Now I'm singing blues in smoky back rooms
Trading classical for these reggae tunes
While back home they're dancing with the doom
Every note I sing brings tears to my eyes
But this bass line keeps my spirit high

[Bridge]
In this babylon system, far from home
My voice becomes the strings I used to know
Unity is strength, that's what we say
When the whole damn world seems far away

[Chorus]
I and I survive, through the darkest nights
Jah give me strength to keep this fire burning bright
Though they took my land, they can't take my song
In this concrete jungle where I don't belong
Irie feelings help me carry on

[Outro]
So I keep on playing, keep on praying
Through the tears and pain, my heart's staying
Left my violin, but found my voice
In this reggae rhythm, I rejoice
Babylon's burning, but I keep on playing
Through the smoke and flames, my soul's staying