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Exodus is a Song from the Exodus 1977 album by Jamaican reggae band Bob Marley and the Wailers, first released in June 1977 through Island Records, following Rastaman Vibration (1976). The album's production has been characterized as laid-back with pulsating bass beats and an emphasis on piano, trumpet and guitar. Unlike previous albums from the band, Exodus thematically moves away from cryptic story-telling; instead it revolves around themes of change, religious politics, and sexuality. The album is split into two halves: the first half revolves around religious politics, while the second half is focused on themes of making love and keeping faith.
On 3 December 1976, an assassination attempt was made on Bob Marley's life in which his chest was grazed and his arm was struck with a bullet, but he survived. Following the assassination attempt, Marley left Jamaica and was exiled to London, where Exodus was recorded.
The album was a success both critically and commercially; it received gold certifications in the US, UK and Canada, and was the album that propelled Marley to international stardom. In 2017, Exodus was remastered and re-released for its 40th anniversary. Exodus has more tracks on Marley’s greatest hits compilation Legend than any of his other records. Exodus was his tenth album since the debut album The Wailing Wailers in 1965, including the live album Live! (1975).
Exodus
Bob Marley & The Wailers Lyrics
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Movement of Jah people, ohh, yeah
Heaven will tell to let me tell you this
Men and people will fight ya down (tell me why)
When you see Jah light
Let me tell you if you're not wrong (then, why?)
Everything is all right
Through di roads of creation
We the generation (tell me why)
(Trod through great tribulation) trod through great tribulations
Exodus, alright
Movement of Jah people
Oh, yeah, oh, yeah, alright
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 Fatherland
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, alright, ooh-ooh
Movement of Jah people, oh, yeah
Exodus
Exodus, alright
Exodus, now, now, now, now
Exodus
Exodus, oh, yeah
Exodus
Exodus, alright
Exodus
One, two, three, four, 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, alright
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, alright, alright
Movement of Jah people
Oh, yeah
Exodus
Movement of Jah people
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
Movement of Jah people
Movement of Jah people
Movement of Jah people
Movement of Jah people
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
"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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jah people we love you
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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!
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Another brother Moses is the LORD JESUS!!
"Sing unto God, sing praises to his name: extol him that rideth upon the heavens by his name Jah, and rejoice before him."
Psalms 68:4
@Tselah-yv1wm
Psalms
Chapter 91
1He that dwelleth in the secret place of the most High shall abide under the shadow of the Almighty.
2I will say of the LORD, He is my refuge and my fortress: my God; in him will I trust.
3Surely he shall deliver thee from the snare of the fowler, and from the noisome pestilence.
4He shall cover thee with his feathers, and under his wings shalt thou trust: his truth shall be thy shield and buckler.
5Thou shalt not be afraid for the terror by night; nor for the arrow that flieth by day;
6Nor for the pestilence that walketh in darkness; nor for the destruction that wasteth at noonday.
7A thousand shall fall at thy side, and ten thousand at thy right hand; but it shall not come nigh thee.
8Only with thine eyes shalt thou behold and see the reward of the wicked.
9Because thou hast made the LORD, which is my refuge, even the most High, thy habitation;
10There shall no evil befall thee, neither shall any plague come nigh thy dwelling.
11For he shall give his angels charge over thee, to keep thee in all thy ways.
12They shall bear thee up in their hands, lest thou dash thy foot against a stone.
13Thou shalt tread upon the lion and adder: the young lion and the dragon shalt thou trample under feet.
14Because he hath set his love upon me, therefore will I deliver him: I will set him on high, because he hath known my name.
15He shall call upon me, and I will answer him: I will be with him in trouble; I will deliver him, and honour him.
16With long life will I satisfy him, and shew him my salvation.
@youknowcrimedontpay9257
Been to JA 57 times beginning in 1988. Been to see Bob in Nine Miles St. Ann 57 times.
Miss my second home.
Go and see Bob and pay respect to him it will move you deep down in the heart.
Hello from Toronto Ontario Canada.
RIP my brother: Robert Nesta Marley.
The truth is we are all one love.
I soon come again Robert!
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Who is here in 2024???
@rolandet
Right here buddy
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Jaah Man❤️💛💚✌🏻
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Jah maaaaan❤
@malawilake40
The Israelite here..live..Tribe of Judah
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Me
@richardseegman803
I saw Bob Marley & the Wailers LIVE in 1976 at the Santa Barbara County Bowl. Greatest concert I ever experienced. I'm looking forward to seeing the Movie Bob Marley One Love with my kids in the next week or two.