* Lyrics by: Bob Marley
* Year: 19… Read Full Bio ↴* Composed by: Bob Marley
* Lyrics by: Bob Marley
* Year: 1977
* Length: 7:40
* Musical key: A minor (live rarely also B minor)
* Recorded at: Island's Basing Street Studios and the Fallout Shelter, London, England
* Mixed at: Sterling Sound (USA) by Aston Barrett, Chris Blackwell and Karl Pitterson
* Released on following albums: Exodus (1977), Babylon By Bus (live, 1978)
* Released on following compilations: Legend (1984; Deluxe Edition 2002), Gold (2005)
* Lineup:
o Bob Marley, lead vocal, rhythm guitar
o Aston Barrett, bass
o Carlton Barrett, drums
o Tyrone Downie, keyboards, harmony vocal
o Alvin "Seeco" Patterson, percussion
o Junior Marvin, lead guitar
o The I-Threes, backing vocals
o David Madden, trumpet
o Glen DaCosta, alto sax
o Vin Gordon, trombone
* Period of performances: 1977 - 1980
Exodus
Bob Marley Lyrics
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Movement of Jah people, oh oh oh, yeah
Men and people will fight ya down (tell me why)
When ya see Jah light. (Ha-ha-ha-ha-ha-ha-ha)
Let me tell you if you're not wrong (then, why?)
Everything is all right
So we gonna walk, all right, through de roads of creation
(Trod through great tribulation) trod through great tribulation
Exodus, all right, movement of Jah people
Oh, yeah, oh, yeah, all right
Exodus, movement of Jah people, oh, yeah
Yeah-yeah-yeah, well
Uh, open your eyes and look within
Are you satisfied (with the life you're living) uh
We know where we're going, uh
We know where we're from
We're leaving Babylon
We're going to our Father lan
Two, three, four exodus, movement of Jah people, oh, yeah
(Movement of Jah people) send us another brother Moses
(Movement of Jah people) from across the Red Sea
(Movement of Jah people) send us another brother Moses
(Movement of Jah people) from across the Red Sea
(Movement of Jah people)
Exodus, all right, oh, oh, oh
Movement of Jah people, oh, yeah
Exodus
Exodus, all right
Exodus, now, now, now, now
Exodus
Exodus, oh, yeah
Exodus
Exodus, all right
Exodus
Move, move, move, move, move, move
Open your eyes and look within
Are you satisfied with the life you're living?
We know where we're going
We know where we're from
We're leaving Babylon, y'all
We're going to our Father's land
Exodus, all right, movement of Jah people
Exodus, movement of Jah people
Movement of Jah people
Movement of Jah people
Movement of Jah people
Movement of Jah people
Move, move, move, move, move, move, move
Jah come to break down pression
Rule equality
Wipe away transgression
Set the captives free
Exodus, all right, all right
Movement of Jah people, oh, yeah
Exodus, movement of Jah people, oh, now, now, now, now
Movement of Jah people
Movement of Jah people
Movement of Jah people
Movement of Jah people
Movement of Jah people
Movement of Jah people
Move, move, move, move, move, move, uh-uh-uh-uh
Move(ment of Jah people)
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Move(ment of Jah people)
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"Exodus," a song by Bob Marley, is an anthem for the movement of Jah's people. The lyrics speak about the purposeful travel of Jah people to reach their Fathers land to escape Babylon, the place of corruption and oppression. These lyrics are a central theme in Marley's messages, which advocated for equality, love, and respect for one another. The opening lines of the song emphasize that people will fight against you when they recognize God's light within you. However, if you are not doing anything wrong, then everything will be alright. The Jah people will walk through the roads of creation and trod through great tribulations.
The chorus of the song repeats "Exodus, movement of Jah people, oh yeah," signifying the removal of God's people from slavery and oppression. Marley sings of another Moses, the same Moses that led the Jews out of slavery in Egypt, leading Jah people from Babylon to their long-awaited freedom. The lyrics encourage people to open their eyes, look within, and examine their lives. People need to recognize that they are not satisfied with Babylon, the place of corruption and oppression. They know where they are going, they know where they are from, and they will keep moving towards the Fatherland.
Line by Line Meaning
Exodus
The movement of the people of Jah (God) towards liberation and salvation
Movement of Jah people, oh oh oh, yeah
Jah people are moving forward towards a better future with God leading the way
Men and people will fight ya down (tell me why)
People who fear change will try to stop the movement, causing conflict
When ya see Jah light. (Ha-ha-ha-ha-ha-ha-ha)
When people see the truth that God is guiding them towards, they'll realize the value of following the movement
Let me tell you if you're not wrong (then, why?)
Everything is all right
If you're doing what's right, then there's no need to worry, everything will be fine
So we gonna walk, all right, through de roads of creation
We will confidently move forward on the path of creating a better world
We the generation (tell me why)
(Trod through great tribulation) trod through great tribulation
We, the current generation, have been through challenges, but we keep moving forward despite it all, towards freedom and progress
Yeah-yeah-yeah, well
Uh, open your eyes and look within
Are you satisfied (with the life you're living) uh
Reflect on your life and ask yourself if you're happy with where you are and what you're doing
We know where we're going, uh
We know where we're from
We're leaving Babylon
We're going to our Father land
We have a clear sense of purpose and direction, we're leaving oppression (symbolized by Babylon) and moving towards salvation (represented by our Father's land)
Two, three, four exodus, movement of Jah people, oh, yeah
(Movement of Jah people) send us another brother Moses
(Movement of Jah people) from across the Red Sea
(Movement of Jah people) send us another brother Moses
(Movement of Jah people) from across the Red Sea
(Movement of Jah people)
The movement needs leaders like Moses who will lead us to our liberation and salvation, and we're ready to welcome them from anywhere
Jah come to break down pression
Rule equality
Wipe away transgression
Set the captives free
God has come to break down oppression, bring about equality, eliminate wrongdoing, and free those who are enslaved
Move, move, move, move, move, move, uh-uh-uh-uh
Move(ment of Jah people)
The movement is constantly moving forward, pushing through barriers and obstacles
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: Bob Marley
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Gean Do Bololo
enois e um regaae valeu bob
Светлана Козлова
очень нравится эта песня!
Tzehaie Mengstu
this Man has singin this song vor along time for the peapel fom Soria WHAT IT GOING ON THE WORLD NOW
Heintje Sayow
good,,,,,gooood,,,,,,
Juan Lantigua
good one istn it
Jill Griffin
yea
David GomezJill Griffin
For me, growing up listening to Santana, War, Earth Wind Fire, ect. It's no wonder I would gravitate towards the roots of that music. I love Bob, and musicians like him, who aren't afraid to put their heart into the work. For that matter... one love is what it is, and you can have it, be it, give it. Unconditional like a mothers love, and when it hits you, you feel no pain.
Mario Jackson Missawa
the prophet,
Baiano de Jesus
esse e o bob
Christie Petersson
for u chie from bob marley