During 1970 and 1971, Wailer, Marley and Tosh worked with renowned reggae producers Leslie Kong and Lee "Scratch" Perry.
They released four albums before signing to Island Records in 1972. Two more albums were created before Tosh and Wailer left the band in 1974, citing grievances over label treatment and ideological differences. Marley carried on with a new line-up, including the I-Threes that put out seven more more albums. Marley died in 1981.
The Wailers were a groundbreaking ska and reggae group, noted for songs such as "Simmer Down", "Trenchtown Rock", "Nice Time", "War", "Stir It Up" and "Get Up, Stand Up".
Full Wikipedia article: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bob_Marley_and_the_Wailers
Studio albums
The Wailing Wailers (1965)
The Best of the Wailers (1970; released 1971)
Soul Rebels (1970)
Soul Revolution Part II (1971)
Catch a Fire (1973)
Burnin' (1973)
Natty Dread (1974)
Rastaman Vibration (1976)
Exodus (1977)
Kaya (1978)
Survival (1979)
Uprising (1980)
Confrontation (1983)
Get_Up_Stand_Up
Bob Marley & The Wailers Lyrics
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Get up, stand up, don't give up the fight!
Get up, stand up, stand up for your rights!
Get up, stand up, don't give up the fight!
Preacher man, don't tell me
Heaven is under the earth
I know you don't know
It's not all that glitters is gold
Half the story has never been told
And now you see the light
You stand up for your rights
Get up, stand up, stand up for your rights!
Get up, stand up, don't give up the fight!
Get up, stand up, stand up for your rights!
Get up, stand up, don't give up the fight!
You see, most people think
Great God will come from the sky
Take away everything
And make everybody feel high
But if you know what life is worth
You would look for yours on earth
And now you see the light
You stand up for your rights
Get up, stand up, stand up for your rights!
Get up, stand up, don't give up the fight!
Get up, stand up, stand up for your rights!
Get up, stand up, don't give up the fight!
We sick an' tired of your 'ism-schism game
Dyin', goin' to heaven in-a Jesus' name, Lord
We know when we understand
Almighty God is a living man
You can fool some people sometimes
But you couldn't fool all the people all the time
And now we see the light
You stand up for your rights!
Get up, stand up, stand up for your rights!
Get up, stand up, don't give up the fight!
Get up, stand up, stand up for your rights!
Get up, stand up, don't give up the fight!
Don't give up the fight
Don't give up the fight
Don't give up the fight
Don't give up the fight
Don't give up the fight
Don't give up the fight
Don't give up the fight
Don't give up the fight
Don't give up the fight
Don't give up the fight
Don't give up the fight
Don't give up the fight
I say now (don't give up the fight) whooa-oh, ooh-oh
Whooa-oh, ooh-oh
Whooa-oh, ooh-oh
Whooa-oh, ooh-oh
Oh, yo-yo-yo (oh, yo-yo-yo)
Oh, yo-yo-yo (oh, yo-yo-yo)
Oh, yo (oh, yo)
Oh, yo (oh, yo)
Oh, yo-yo-yo (oh, yo-yo-yo)
Oh, yo-yo-yo (oh, yo-yo-yo)
Ethiopia (Ethiopia)
Yo-o (yo-o)
Yo, Jah-Jah (yo Jah-Jah)
Yo-o (yo-o)
Yo, Jah-Jah (yo Jah-Jah)
So we won't give up the fight
So we won't give up the fight
So we won't give up the fight
So we won't give up the fight
So we won't give up the fight
So we won't give up the fight
So we won't give up the fight
So we won't give up the fight
I said now, whoa-a (whoa-a)
Whoa-a (whoa-a)
Oh, yo-yo-yo (oh, yo-yo-yo)
Oh, yo-yo-yo (oh, yo-yo-yo)
So we won't give up the fight
So we won't give up the fight
So we won't give up the fight
So we won't give up the fight
You see, most people think
Great God will come from the sky
Take away everything
Make everybody feel high
But if you know what life is worth
You would look for yours on earth
And now you see the light
You stand up for your rights
Oh, yo (oh, yo)
Oh, yo-yo-yo (oh, yo-yo-yo)
Oh, yo (oh, yo)
Oh, yo-yo-yo (oh, yo-yo-yo)
Stand up for your rights!
Stand up for your rights!
Stand up for your rights!
Stand up for your rights!
Stand up for your rights!
Stand up for your rights!
Stand up for your rights!
Stand up for your rights!
Stand up for your rights!
Stand up for your rights!
Stand up for your rights!
Bob Marley & The Wailersโ song โGet Up, Stand Upโ is a call to action urging people to stand up for their rights and fight against oppression. The song begins with a powerful call to action, encouraging people to get up and stand up for their rights. Bob Marley then goes on to critique organized religion and its teachings, warning against blindly following religious leaders and their ideals. He emphasizes that heaven is not under the earth but right here on earth. Moreover, he highlights how half of the story has never been told, alluding to the partial and biased history taught by those in power.
The second verse challenges the belief that a โgreat Godโ will come from the sky to take everything away and make everybody feel high. Bob Marley unpacks the depth of life and the value of finding one's own purpose on earth. The final verse speaks to the frustration and oppression of the people who are fed up with the political, social and racial divisions of society. He pleads for people to understand that the Almighty God is a living man and can be found in every person. The song ends with a repetition of โstand up for your rights.โ
Overall, "Get Up, Stand Up" is a powerful protest song that encourages people to fight for freedom, justice and equality. The lyrics highlight the importance of critical thinking, self-determination and social change. Bob Marleyโs music was strong enough to bring people together, inspire revolutions, and provide a universal voice for the oppressed people of the world.
Line by Line Meaning
Ey, get up, stand up, stand up for your rights!
The singer urges the audience to stand up and assert their rights, using repetition to emphasize his point.
Get up, stand up, don't give up the fight!
The fight for one's rights should not be abandoned, and perseverance is key in achieving success.
Preacher man, don't tell me Heaven is under the earth
The singer refutes the notion of an afterlife on earth that promises a better existence than the present, as preached by religious leaders.
I know you don't know What life is really worth
The singer suggests that even the most knowledgeable and influential people do not fully comprehend the value and significance of life.
It's not all that glitters is gold
The artist warns that appearances can be deceiving and that things that appear valuable or attractive may not be genuine or worthwhile.
Half the story has never been told
The singer implies that important truths or perspectives have been left out of the mainstream narrative of society that needs to be shared and acknowledged.
You see, most people think Great God will come from the sky Take away everything And make everybody feel high
The singer challenges the popular belief that salvation and redemption will come from a deity from above and argues that it is up to individuals to create a better, just world on earth.
But if you know what life is worth You would look for yours on earth
The artist suggests that to understand the true value of life, one should seek to create a fulfilling existence in the present rather than rely on external salvation for happiness.
We sick an' tired of your 'ism-schism game Dyin', goin' to heaven in-a Jesus' name, Lord
The singer expresses frustration with the hypocrisy and double standards of the religious establishment that upholds divisive ideologies and encourages passive acceptance of injustice under the guise of spirituality.
We know when we understand Almighty God is a living man You can fool some people sometimes But you couldn't fool all the people all the time
The artist argues that a divine being cannot provide solutions to the real difficulties that marginalized communities face and that one must rely on self-determination and the collective knowledge of the people to affect real change.
Don't give up the fight
The singer reiterates the importance of persevering in the struggle for one's rights and encourages listeners to maintain their efforts.
Ethiopia
This line refers to Ethiopia as a symbol of black liberation and freedom from colonialism, representing a beacon of hope for the African diaspora.
Yo, Jah-Jah
This line is a reference to Rastafarianism and the belief in the god Jah as a symbol of black identity and liberation.
So we won't give up the fight
The singer encourages listeners to remain committed to their efforts to pursue social change and work towards achieving their rights and dignity.
Stand up for your rights!
The singer urges his listeners to be proactive and fight for their rights in the face of oppression and inequality.
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Written by: BOB MARLEY, PETER TOSH
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@qlpqbbhdqz6509
His live singing is way much better than the records..what a legend!
@sweetpotato908
It is unreal that he was able to do that
@bienvvo
Today more than ever: get up, stand up! Stand up for your rights!!
@dagmaraelfman576
For much of the time, Bob sang with his eyes closed, which showed to me that he wasn't singing to boost his ego with audience adulation, he was writing and singing his words with absolute deep sincerity and genuine emotion. Jah bless him.
@anotherway5846
That's what weed does. Check out the others in the band, all fkucd as well.
@triniberto_
Absolutly... wordless, he was a channel, a path not a person, not a mind
@BeatzByArpeggio
@@anotherway5846 close ur mouth. you take weed and i'm sure ur eyes are not closed and even if your'e blind folded you still wont be able to address your immediate family
@BeatzByArpeggio
Did you think of him being a shy person
@martinnew5618
I was lucky enough to be at that Rainbow concert. One of the best live performances I've ever been to.
@markrhedae5399
I wanted to go but I was 15 and my mum wouldn't let me travel from Bristol to London and stay over night. One of the biggest regrets of my life. One love from Spain.