Yes, the people ought to know (to know) That in the beginning (Jah Jah) Jah He created the earth (the earth) And all the things there in
Yes, the people ought to know (to know) That He gave it to men (to men) To subdue and have dominion over everything On this earth, whoah, yes
Yes, the people ought to know (Yes, the people ought to know) Oh yes, the people ought to know (Yes, the people ought to know)
Yes, the people ought to know (to know) That men made a mess (a mess) Of this whole world So it will serve theirs soul
Yes, the people ought to know (to know) That Jah was displeased (displeased) And in His wroth he send a flood To destroy, wickedness
Oh yes, the people ought to know Oh yes, the people ought to know
(..) Oh.. got to tell them I just got to tell them
Yes, the people ought to know (to know) That God gave men a chance (a chance) To redeem his soul, once again But it seems as if (as if) He wanna do the same (the same) Sinfulness on this earth Oh yeah, wickedness
Oh yes, the people ought to know Oh yes, the people ought to know Oh yes, the people ought to know Brimstone and fire! Brimstone and fire! The people ought to know (Yes, the people ought to know) Oh yes, the people have to know (Yes, the people ought to know) Yes, the people ought to know (Yes, the people ought to know) Yes, the people ought to know (Yes, the people ought to know) Whoah, got to know.. (Yes, the people ought to know) They got to know, know, know, know