Greetings
Bob Marley & The Wailers Lyrics


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Yeah
Greetings in the name of his imperial majesty
Emperor I'n'I Selassie I
Jah rastafari
Who live'th and rain'eth with I'n'I
Continually
Ever faithful
Ever sure
They say




Experience teach at wisdom
But there's a natural mystic blow through the air

Overall Meaning

In this song, Bob Marley and The Wailers greet their listeners in the name of Emperor Haile Selassie I, who is regarded as a divine figure by Rastafarians. They invoke the name of Jah, the Rastafarian term for God, and affirm their belief in His continual presence in their lives. The lyrics express their unwavering faith in Jah, describing Him as ever-faithful and ever-sure. Marley reminds the listeners that although experience may bring wisdom, there is a mysterious force that blows through the air, which he calls the "natural mystic." This suggests that there are things in life that cannot be explained by rational thought alone, and that one must also rely on intuition and spiritual guidance.


The song "Greetings" is an homage to Emperor Haile Selassie I, who is regarded as a messianic figure by Rastafarians. The Emperor's visit to Jamaica in 1966 had a profound effect on the country's music scene, particularly on the emerging reggae style. Many artists, including Bob Marley, began to incorporate Rastafarian themes into their music, emphasizing the need for social justice and the importance of spirituality.


Line by Line Meaning

Yeah
An emphatic expression of acknowledgement or agreement.


Greetings in the name of his imperial majesty
Respectful salutations offered to Emperor Selassie I as a symbol of reverence.


Emperor I'n'I Selassie I
Referring to Emperor Selassie I as the royal title of 'I'n'I' to show solidarity with the Rastafari movement.


Jah rastafari
Affirming a belief in the divine power of God, referred to as Jah in the Rastafari religion.


Who live'th and rain'eth with I'n'I
Acknowledging the presence of Jah, believed to be ever-present and protective of Rastafarians.


Continually
An adverb used to express the idea of constantly or without interruption.


Ever faithful
A characteristic of Jah as seen by followers of the Rastafari religion, meaning that the divine is always reliable and trustworthy.


Ever sure
Another characteristic of Jah as seen by Rastafarians, meaning that the divine is always certain and confident.


They say
A phrase often used when introducing an idea or saying.


Experience teach at wisdom
Emphasizing that wisdom is acquired through life's encounters and lessons.


But there's a natural mystic blow through the air
An acknowledgement of the mysterious and inexplicable power that can be felt or sensed in nature.




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Written by: Bob Marley

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Solomon hagos

Bob Marley love you forever and R.i.p

Jacquet Johan

Le bonheur a été dans mes pensées oreilles toujours !

Xane

Bob marley was my moms favorite :(

thenowchurch

Bob a True Rastaman forivah.

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Greetings in the name of his imperial majesty
Emperor I'n'I Selassie I
Jah rastafari
Who live'th and rain'eth with I'n'I
Continually
Ever faithful
Ever sure
They say
Experience teach at wisdom
But there's a natural mystic blow through the air

Willyan Jacinto Silva

Greetings...

King Trudah

Jah Rastafari

Solomon hagos

Jah Rastafaria

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