Dracula
Bob Marley Lyrics


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Slay, vampire

Old vampires
Like to see youth suffer
A vampire
Only trod upon creation
Unno set of vampires
The younger generation

(Mid)night, and now humble when it's daylight
Oh

Old vampires
Only like to see blood running
Make sure you know it's fire burning
(Fire bun, fire bun)

Unno old vampires
Only

Unno old vampires

Set of vampires

(Crea)tion
You fight against everything good for the younger generation

You bloody meditation
Unno set of vampires

Vampires
Doing wickedness at midnight
And...

Fire bun !

Unno old vampires
Unno old vampires
Unno old vampires

Outequity worker (Vampire)

Unno old vampires
Unno old vampires




(Vampire)
(Vampire)

Overall Meaning

In Bob Marley's song Dracula, he creates a metaphor for the older generation as a vampire that preys on and seeks pleasure in the suffering of the younger generation. The metaphor is depicted through lyrics like "Old vampires/Like to see youth suffer/A vampire/Only trod upon creation." Marley seems to suggest that older individuals hold power over the younger ones, and use that power to manipulate and control them for their own needs.


Moreover, the lyrics "You fight against everything good for the younger generation" highlights the idea that the older generation works against progress and change for the betterment of the younger generation. As the song progresses, Marley uses the phrase "fire bun" as a chant to signify that the younger generation will eventually rise and take control, burning the older generation out of power.


Overall, Bob Marley's song Dracula is a call for younger generations to rise up against the oppressive authority of the older generation. He urges the younger generation to take action and make changes to create a better future for themselves.


Line by Line Meaning

Slay, vampire
Defeat the vampire


Old vampires
Experienced vampires


Like to see youth suffer
Enjoy watching young people in pain


A vampire
One individual vampire


Only trod upon creation
Only destroys everything around


Unno set of vampires
A group of vampires


The younger generation
The new upcoming age group


(Mid)night, and now humble when it's daylight
Vampires are only active at night but stay dormant during the day


Oh
Interjection


Only like to see blood running
Prefer to see others bleed


Make sure you know it's fire burning
Burns like fire - beware!


(Fire bun, fire bun)
Refrain or interjection


Unno old vampires
A group of experienced vampires


Only
Just like


Creation
The world


You fight against everything good for the younger generation
Oppose anything that is beneficial for the future generation


You bloody meditation
You are an evil thought


Vampires
Individual bloodsuckers


Doing wickedness at midnight
Committing sins during the night


And...
Continuation of a thought


Fire bun !
Interjection


Outequity worker (Vampire)
A vampire who enjoys working against good deeds


(Vampire)
Repetition for emphasis


Unno old vampires
A group of experienced vampires


Unno old vampires
A group of experienced vampires


(Vampire)
Repetition for emphasis




Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: BOB MARLEY, GLENN ADAMS

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My favourite, absolutely!!

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i cannot help but think of Ed Gathegi when i hear this!

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Reagge music an Halloween is one hell of mix ❤️

@LatinSith

Imagine Dracula with dreadlocks.

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that one guy in twilight...no not edward

@camoknabel

C-C-C-C-COMBO BREAKER

@billyrovedas3221

This one is called The Vampire ROOTS

@kaimarmalade9660

Percentage of us tow the line; the rest of us it's out of reach. Everybody party time. Some of us will never sleep again.

@erosborlotti2916

This are a song of The Upsetter , A Bob Marley version who's called Mr.Brown....

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