Redemption Song
Amazonics Lyrics
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Sold I to the merchant ships
Minutes after they took I
From the bottom less pit
But my hand was made strong
By the hand of the Almighty
We forward in this generation
Won't you help to sing
these songs of freedom
'Cause all I ever have
Redemption songs
Redemption songs
Emancipate yourselves from mental slavery
None but ourselves can free our minds
Have no fear for atomic energy
'Cause none of them can stop the time
How long shall they kill our prophets
While we stand aside and look
Oh! Some say it's just a part of it
We've got to fulfill the book
Won't you help to sing
these songs of freedom
'Cause all I ever have
Redemption songs
Redemption songs
Redemption songs
The lyrics of Bob Marley’s Redemption Song, as interpreted by Amazonics, touches upon the themes of oppression, freedom, and ultimately redemption. The opening lines speak of how the old pirates have robbed the singer and sold them to merchant ships. It is a metaphor for the historical practice of slave trade where Africans were forcibly taken from their homes and sold to European or American merchants. The mention of the bottomless pit alludes to the feeling of despair and hopelessness that accompanies such an experience. But the singer finds strength in the Almighty and sees hope for the future. Together with their generation, they will triumphantly forge ahead.
The second verse is a passionate call to action. The singer urges for the emancipation of oneself from mental slavery. It speaks of the importance of having control over one's thoughts and beliefs so as not to be oppressed mentally. It also expresses how there should be no fear for atomic energy and the unstoppable progression of time. The sense of urgency in the lyrics is palpable. The singer continues to ask how long they shall kill the prophets, which refers to the common practice of suppressing those who rose up against oppression. The final lines echo the message of redemption, and the need to continue singing the songs of freedom.
Line by Line Meaning
Old pirates, yes, they rob I
In the past, pirates had robbed me
Sold I to the merchant ships
They sold me into slavery on merchant ships
Minutes after they took I
I was taken away from my home in a matter of minutes
From the bottomless pit
I was taken from a terrible situation
But my hand was made strong
Despite the hardship, I was strengthened
By the hand of the Almighty
It was God who gave me strength
We forward in this generation
We must keep moving forward for future generations
Triumphantly
We will succeed in our struggle
Won't you help to sing
Join me in this fight
these songs of freedom
For the freedom we all deserve
'Cause all I ever have
This is all I have left
Redemption songs
Songs of hope and redemption
Emancipate yourselves from mental slavery
Free yourself from mental constraints
None but ourselves can free our minds
Only we have the power to free our thoughts
Have no fear for atomic energy
Do not fear the power of technology
'Cause none of them can stop the time
It is impossible to stop progress
How long shall they kill our prophets
The prophets who advocate for freedom are being targeted for assassination
While we stand aside and look
We watch as they are killed instead of acting
Oh! Some say it's just a part of it
Some accept this fate as a part of life
We've got to fulfill the book
But we must stand up and fight for our right to freedom and equality
Won't you help to sing
Let's sing together to inspire change
these songs of freedom
We must keep singing for freedom
'Cause all I ever have
This is all that is left to me
Redemption songs
Songs of hope that can lead to redemption
Redemption songs
Songs of hope that can lead to redemption
Contributed by Victoria V. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@pamelaelizondo9419
I missed this song❤
@mergassatwa8182
LOVE from rastaman
@linarios8276
Esta música cambió mi vida. Voz sublime. 😍😘
@eliezersantos589
Nossa! Que "pedrada" no meu peito, lindo demais
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@gcosmopolitan6-399
I found this song couple years ago I think it was in my college time, that really can come me down and relax, like so romantic and slow I love the rhythm, plz enjoy it. 这首曲子太优雅