Uprising would… Read Full Bio ↴Originally from the Album Uprising - Album Year: 1980
Uprising would be the final studio album featuring Bob Marley & the Wailers to be released during Marley's lifetime. Prophetically, it also contains some of the band's finest crafted material, as if they were cogent that this would be their final outing. The album's blend of religious and secular themes likewise creates a very powerful and singular quest for spirituality in a material world.
Album Tracks:
01 Coming In From The Cold
02 Real Situation
03 Bad Card
04 We And Dem
05 Work
06 Zion Train
07 Pimper's Paradise
08 Could You Be Loved
09 Forever Loving Jah
10 Redemption Song
11 Redemption Song (Band Version)
12 Could You Be Loved (12" Mix)
Forever Loving Jah
Bob Marley & The Wailers Lyrics
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Yeah-yeah-yeah, yeah-yeah, yeah-yeah-yeah-yeah
Oh (we'll be forever loving Jah)
(We'll be forever loving Jah)
Some, they say, see them
Walking up the street
They say we're going wrong
But-a we won't worry
We won't shed no tears
We found a way
To cast away the fears, forever, yeah
(We'll be forever loving Jah) we'll be forever
(We'll be forever loving Jah) forever, yes
And forever (we'll be forever loving Jah) there'll be no end
So, old man river
Don't cry for me
I've got a running stream
Of love, you see
So, no matter what stages
Oh stages, stages, stages they put us through
We'll never be blue
No matter what rages
Oh rages, changes, rages they put us through
We'll never be blue
We'll be forever, yeah
(We'll be forever loving Jah) we'll be forever
(We'll be forever loving Jah) forever, and ever
Yes, and forever (we'll be forever loving Jah) 'cause there is no end
'Cause only a fool
Lean upon, lean upon his own misunderstanding, oh, yeah
And then what has been hidden
From the wise and the prudent, been revealed to the babe and the suckling
In everything, in every day, I say, yeah
(We'll be forever loving Jah) we'll be forever
(We'll be forever loving Jah)
'Cause just like a tree
Planted, planted by the rivers of water
That bringeth forth fruits
Bringeth forth fruits in due season
Everything in life got its purpose
Find its reason
In every season, forever, yeah
(We'll be forever loving Jah) we'll be forever
(We'll be forever loving Jah) on and on and on
(We'll be forever loving Jah) we'll be forever, yes, yes, we'll be forever
(We'll be forever loving Jah)
The Bob Marley & the Wailers song "Forever Loving Jah" is a tribute to the Rastafarian principle of Jah, which symbolizes the divine power and presence in the world. Throughout the lyrics, Marley and the Wailers express their belief that one's faith in Jah will provide a running stream of love that guides them through tough times. The song begins with the band chanting "Woah-oh, ya-ya-ya-ya, oy-oh," which sets a meditative tone and invokes a spiritual feeling. The repetition of "we'll be forever loving Jah" throughout the song emphasizes the enduring nature of the love and guidance that Jah provides.
Marley and the Wailers acknowledge criticism from others who believe they are going down the wrong path, but instead of worrying or being fearful, they cast away their fears with their faith in Jah. They also suggest that it's not just a matter of rejecting external criticism, but also of avoiding "lean[ing] upon [one's] own misunderstanding." Instead, they view themselves as wise and humble by being receptive to the teachings and guidance of Jah.
The song also makes a reference to the cyclical nature of life, with the metaphor of a tree planted by the river. The tree represents the steadfastness of faith in Jah that guides Marley and the Wailers, while the river symbolizes the flow of life with its ups and downs. The fruits the tree bears in due season represent the positive outcomes that come from having faith, and the fact that "everything in life got its purpose" further implies that Jah's presence is in everything.
Line by Line Meaning
Woah-oh, ya-ya-ya-ya, oy-oh
Suggestive rhythms and catchy beats to groove on
Some, they say, see them
Walking up the street
They say we're going wrong
To all the people we meet
But-a we won't worry
We won't shed no tears
We found a way
To cast away the fears, forever, yeah
People may criticize us and try to drag us down, but we won't be discouraged and will continue on our path with confidence and strength
(We'll be forever loving Jah) we'll be forever
(We'll be forever loving Jah) forever, yes
And forever (we'll be forever loving Jah) there'll be no end
The love and devotion towards God is eternal and never-ending
So, old man river
Don't cry for me
I've got a running stream
Of love, you see
So, no matter what stages
Oh stages, stages, stages they put us through
We'll never be blue
No matter what rages
Oh rages, changes, rages they put us through
We'll never be blue
We'll be forever, yeah
Troubles may come our way, but our steady stream of love will sustain us and we'll remain steadfast, always hopeful and happy
'Cause only a fool
Lean upon, lean upon his own misunderstanding, oh, yeah
And then what has been hidden
From the wise and the prudent, been revealed to the babe and the suckling
In everything, in every day, I say, yeah
Those that rely on their own ignorance and pride will be misled, but true wisdom can be found in innocent and unassuming ways, every day
(We'll be forever loving Jah) we'll be forever
(We'll be forever loving Jah)
Again emphasizing the everlasting bond with God
'Cause just like a tree
Planted, planted by the rivers of water
That bringeth forth fruits
Bringeth forth fruits in due season
Everything in life got its purpose
Find its reason
In every season, forever, yeah
Comparing life to a tree that grows and flourishes in the right conditions, and that everything has a purpose, finding meaning in every step we take
(We'll be forever loving Jah) we'll be forever
(We'll be forever loving Jah) on and on and on
(We'll be forever loving Jah) we'll be forever, yes, yes, we'll be forever
(We'll be forever loving Jah)
Repeatedly conveying the commitment, dedication and devotion to God as an unbreakable bond, forever and ever
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: Bob Marley
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@TestTest-ft9xh
We Africans have our own origin stories....that we are proud of and identify with ....
.... as do native Australians, Polynesians, Amazonians, Native Americans, etc.
I don't ascribe to being child of Israel even though I am a so called Semetic East African and my grandmother's village is named after a Jew who settled there. I respect that but I also understand Israel was Goddess worshipping, polytheistic, believers in Lilith (Adam's 1st equal wife) and most importantly non-believers in usary and interest and how Western "civilization" Babylon made them the symbol and scapegoats of banking ironically & cruelly since their religion EXPRESSLY forbade that.
The Bible was written to forgive debts (Leviticus 25) but Westerners were the first civilization to exclude that rule (the ignoring of this rule took down/chanted down Babylon) according to the economist/futurist Michael Hudson.
That's why Western civ punished the remaining Jews who converted to Islam that STILL prohibits interest making on money.
@Zeck-vy9wi
Forever Loving Jah
Bob Marley
Woah-oh, ya-ya-ya-ya, oy-oh
Yeah-yeah-yeah, yeah-yeah, yeah-yeah-yeah-yeah
Oh (we'll be forever loving Jah)
(We'll be forever loving Jah)
Some, they say, see them
Walking up the street
They say we're going wrong
To all the people we meet
But-a we won't worry
We won't shed no tears
We found a way
To cast away the fears, forever, yeah
we'll be forever
(We'll be forever loving Jah) forever, yes
And forever (we'll be forever loving Jah) there'll be no end
So, old man river
Don't cry for me
I've got a running stream
Of love, you see
So, no matter what stages
Oh stages, stages, stages they put us through
We'll never be blue
No matter what rages
Oh rages, changes, rages they put us through
We'll never be blue
We'll be forever, yeah
we'll be forever
(We'll be forever loving Jah) forever, and ever
Yes, and forever (we'll be forever loving Jah) 'cause there is no end
'Cause only a fool
Lean upon, lean upon his own misunderstanding, oh, yeah
And then what has been hidden
From the wise and the prudent, been revealed to the babe and the suckling
In everything, in every day, I say, yeah
we'll be forever
(We'll be forever loving Jah)
'Cause just like a tree
Planted, planted by the rivers of water
That bringeth forth fruits
Bringeth forth fruits in due season
Everything in life got its purpose
Find its reason
In every season, forever, yeah
we'll be forever
(We'll be forever loving Jah) on and on and on
(We'll be forever loving Jah) we'll be forever, yes, yes, we'll be forever
(We'll be forever loving Jah)
Songwriters: Bob Marley
@ariilud
have you ever tried to sit and observe the sunset while listening to reggae? Its the cure for any evil in the world
@Meangirl2257
I feel this too
@deanl0
I Give you this,,,@@Meangirl2257
@anthonyatkins1404
“Only a fool lean upon his own misunderstanding.” Speaking words of truth wise man
@christenbelfield5114
Feel me!
@sugerlipsxjamiewright4170
Forever Loving Jah No confusion or doubt in my mind! Like it or not it makes little difference .
@rootsrockreggae4192
Those words are in genesis or exodus.
@vimponex
Words from the bible,
@alexamoreno8183
Proverbs
@nattyveggies
I play this every morning to keep me closer and focus on jah