Vexation of spirit is a waste of time Negative thinking, don't you waste your thoughts Verbal conflict is a waste of word Physical conflict is a waste of flesh People will always be who they want And that's what really makes the world go 'round Unconditional love is scarce 'Til Shiloh I shall not forsake thee Now and forever more, forever more, forever more, yeah You see, you gave precious life to me So I live my life for you, you You see, you've always been there for me And so I'll be there for you, you 'Til Shiloh I shall not forsake thee Bless your eyes and may your days be long May you rise on the morning when his kingdom come Good deeds aren't remembered in the hearts of men Bless your eyes and may your dreams come true May you rise on the morning when Jah kingdom come Good deeds aren't remembered in the hearts of men 'Til Shiloh I shall not forsake thee Now and forever more, forever more, forever more You see, you've always had faith in me And so I'll have faith in you, you You've always been there for me And so I'll be there for you, you Baby, you've always been good to me Even when I'm not good to myself You've always been fair to me Even when I'm not fair to myself You've always done right by me So I will do right by you, you 'Til Shiloh I shall not forsake thee You've always been there for me, mama And so I'll be there for you, papa You've always been fair to me, brother And so I'll be fair to you, sister You've always had faith in me And so I'll have faith in you, you Baby, you've always been good to me You've always been kind to me You've always stood up for me You've always been there for me You've always been, ooh You've always been, ooh You've always did care for me, yeah You've always did share with me, yeah You've always been true to me And so I'll be true to you