Third World 1865 (96 Degrees in the Shade) Lyrics

96 degrees in the shade, real hot in the shade.
96 degrees in the shade, real hot in the shade.
Said it was 96 degrees in the shade ,
Ten thousand soldiers on parade.
Taking I and I to meet a big fat boy,
Sent from overseas, the queen employ .
Excellency before you I come, with my representation,
You know where i'm coming from.
You caught me on the loose, fighting to be free,
Now you show me a noose, on the cotton tree,
Entertainment for you, martyrdom for me.

96 degrees in the shade, real hot in the shade.
96 degrees in the shade, real hot in the shade.

Some may suffer and some may burn,
But I know that one day my people will learn,
As sure as the sun shines, way up in the sky,
Today I stand here a victim the truth is I'll never die.

96 degrees in the shade, real hot in the shade.
96 degrees in the shade, real hot in the shade ...