Get Up Stand Up
. Bob Marley & The Wailers Lyrics
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Get up, stand up, don't give up the fight!
Get up, stand up, stand up for your rights!
Get up, stand up, don't give up the fight!
Preacher man, don't tell me
Heaven is under the earth
I know you don't know
It's not all that glitters is gold
Half the story has never been told
And now you see the light
You stand up for your rights
Get up, stand up, stand up for your rights!
Get up, stand up, don't give up the fight!
Get up, stand up, stand up for your rights!
Get up, stand up, don't give up the fight!
You see, most people think
Great God will come from the sky
Take away everything
And make everybody feel high
But if you know what life is worth
You would look for yours on earth
And now you see the light
You stand up for your rights
Get up, stand up, stand up for your rights!
Get up, stand up, don't give up the fight!
Get up, stand up, stand up for your rights!
Get up, stand up, don't give up the fight!
We sick an' tired of your 'ism-schism game
Dyin', goin' to heaven in-a Jesus' name, Lord
We know when we understand
Almighty God is a living man
You can fool some people sometimes
But you couldn't fool all the people all the time
And now we see the light
You stand up for your rights!
Get up, stand up, stand up for your rights!
Get up, stand up, don't give up the fight!
Get up, stand up, stand up for your rights!
Get up, stand up, don't give up the fight!
Don't give up the fight
Don't give up the fight
Don't give up the fight
Don't give up the fight
Don't give up the fight
Don't give up the fight
Don't give up the fight
Don't give up the fight
Don't give up the fight
Don't give up the fight
Don't give up the fight
Don't give up the fight
I say now (don't give up the fight) whooa-oh, ooh-oh
Whooa-oh, ooh-oh
Whooa-oh, ooh-oh
Whooa-oh, ooh-oh
Oh, yo-yo-yo (oh, yo-yo-yo)
Oh, yo-yo-yo (oh, yo-yo-yo)
Oh, yo (oh, yo)
Oh, yo (oh, yo)
Oh, yo-yo-yo (oh, yo-yo-yo)
Oh, yo-yo-yo (oh, yo-yo-yo)
Ethiopia (Ethiopia)
Yo-o (yo-o)
Yo, Jah-Jah (yo Jah-Jah)
Yo-o (yo-o)
Yo, Jah-Jah (yo Jah-Jah)
So we won't give up the fight
So we won't give up the fight
So we won't give up the fight
So we won't give up the fight
So we won't give up the fight
So we won't give up the fight
So we won't give up the fight
So we won't give up the fight
I said now, whoa-a (whoa-a)
Whoa-a (whoa-a)
Oh, yo-yo-yo (oh, yo-yo-yo)
Oh, yo-yo-yo (oh, yo-yo-yo)
So we won't give up the fight
So we won't give up the fight
So we won't give up the fight
So we won't give up the fight
You see, most people think
Great God will come from the sky
Take away everything
Make everybody feel high
But if you know what life is worth
You would look for yours on earth
And now you see the light
You stand up for your rights
Oh, yo (oh, yo)
Oh, yo-yo-yo (oh, yo-yo-yo)
Oh, yo (oh, yo)
Oh, yo-yo-yo (oh, yo-yo-yo)
Stand up for your rights!
Stand up for your rights!
Stand up for your rights!
Stand up for your rights!
Stand up for your rights!
Stand up for your rights!
Stand up for your rights!
Stand up for your rights!
Stand up for your rights!
Stand up for your rights!
Stand up for your rights!
The lyrics of "Get Up Stand Up" by Bob Marley & The Wailers call for people to fight for their rights and not let anyone take them away. The song begins with an urgent plea to "get up, stand up" and continue fighting for one's rights. Marley then challenges religious leaders who preach that heaven is the ultimate destination and that everything on earth is temporary. Instead, Marley emphasizes that knowing one's true worth comes from seeking out and fighting for one's rights in this world, and not to wait for any celestial reward. Finally, Marley calls out those who try to use religion to manipulate and control people, urging listeners to stand up and fight for their rights.
Overall, the song is a powerful reminder of the importance of activism and standing up for oneself in the face of oppressive systems. Its message is particularly resonant given Marley's own experiences growing up in poverty and facing institutional racism and oppression in Jamaica. By encouraging listeners to stand up for themselves and fight back against injustice, "Get Up Stand Up" is a timeless call to action.
Line by Line Meaning
Ey, get up, stand up, stand up for your rights!
The listener is called to take a strong stance on their own behalf and stand up for their individual human rights.
Get up, stand up, don't give up the fight!
The message is to continue the struggle despite difficulties or obstacles.
Preacher man, don't tell me Heaven is under the earth
The singer rejects dogmatic concepts that separate people from their own sense of personal power.
I know you don't know What life is really worth
The singer asserts that each person must discover for themselves what is meaningful and important in their own life.
It's not all that glitters is gold
Not everything that appears valuable or desirable necessarily is.
Half the story has never been told
The full picture of human history, especially regarding the experiences of marginalized groups, has not been accurately recorded or shared.
And now you see the light You stand up for your rights
Having a new understanding or clarity allows the listener to take action towards defending their own rights.
You see, most people think Great God will come from the sky Take away everything And make everybody feel high
People's expectations of what brings happiness or fulfillment may be misguided, and a true understanding of one's own value and quality of life must be found here on earth.
But if you know what life is worth You would look for yours on earth
The value of life should motivate people to seek their own well-being and purpose, rather than relying on external forces to bring them happiness.
We sick an' tired of your 'ism-schism game
The singer is exhausted by the divisive tactics and manipulation of those in power.
Dyin', goin' to heaven in-a Jesus' name, Lord
A critique of blind religious faith and the idea of religious salvation as an escape from worldly problems.
We know when we understand Almighty God is a living man
Belief in a higher power should not be used to justify social and political inequalities; everyone has inherent worth and dignity.
You can fool some people sometimes But you couldn't fool all the people all the time
Manipulative tactics may be effective in the short-term, but eventually the truth will come out and people will see through it.
So we won't give up the fight
The spirit of resistance and perseverance is emphasized.
Stand up for your rights!
A call to individual action and empowerment.
Lyrics © Peermusic Publishing
Written by: Bob Marley, Peter Tosh
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@qlpqbbhdqz6509
His live singing is way much better than the records..what a legend!
@sweetpotato908
It is unreal that he was able to do that
@bienvvo
Today more than ever: get up, stand up! Stand up for your rights!!
@dagmaraelfman576
For much of the time, Bob sang with his eyes closed, which showed to me that he wasn't singing to boost his ego with audience adulation, he was writing and singing his words with absolute deep sincerity and genuine emotion. Jah bless him.
@anotherway5846
That's what weed does. Check out the others in the band, all fkucd as well.
@triniberto_
Absolutly... wordless, he was a channel, a path not a person, not a mind
@BeatzByArpeggio
@@anotherway5846 close ur mouth. you take weed and i'm sure ur eyes are not closed and even if your'e blind folded you still wont be able to address your immediate family
@BeatzByArpeggio
Did you think of him being a shy person
@martinnew5618
I was lucky enough to be at that Rainbow concert. One of the best live performances I've ever been to.
@markrhedae5399
I wanted to go but I was 15 and my mum wouldn't let me travel from Bristol to London and stay over night. One of the biggest regrets of my life. One love from Spain.