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)
The Oppressed Song
Bob Marley & The Wailers Lyrics
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But with all he possesses self preservation comes first
His damnation comes not from burning free
As destruction of the poor is their poverty, is their poverty
While oppression is the poor man's choice
Ah, but in this he does rejoice
His burdens though heavy, he somehow bears
There's only one who cares
Though his pilgrimage extends, his progresses ascend
But as the prudent one exalts, he is gonna find his faults
But as the wise man sees, he knows, he knows
There's no rest in the west, so to the east he goes, to the east he goes
Where he can find peace of mind, oh
The Oppressed Song by Bob Marley & The Wailers is a powerful commentary on the struggles of the oppressed. The lyrics suggest that those who are oppressed seem to do the worst, but that their self-preservation is ultimately what matters. The song suggests that those who suffer from poverty and oppression are damned not because they burn free but because their poverty is the result of the destruction wrought upon them by those in power. The song highlights the fact that oppression is often a choice made by the poor, who find some measure of joy in their struggles, and suggests that they bear their burdens with resilience and endurance.
In the song, Bob Marley seems to encourage the oppressed to continue their journey, even though it is fraught with challenges and difficulties. He suggests that rest cannot be found in the west, and that the only way to find peace of mind is to move eastward. The song seems to suggest that the journey may be difficult, but that it is ultimately worth the effort. Marley's lyrics are a poignant reminder of the suffering of the oppressed and a call to action for those who would seek to end their oppression.
Line by Line Meaning
The man oppressed will seem to do the worst
An oppressed person may act in ways that seem unacceptable, but this is a result of their difficult circumstances
But with all he possesses self preservation comes first
In the face of oppression, an individual prioritizes their own safety and survival above all else
His damnation comes not from burning free
The cause of an oppressed person's suffering is not their own free will, but rather the systemic poverty and destruction around them
As destruction of the poor is their poverty, is their poverty
The source of poverty for the poor is the ongoing destruction and oppression they face, which perpetuates their poverty
While oppression is the poor man's choice
The poor man must choose to live in the face of oppression, with no other options available to escape their circumstances
Ah, but in this he does rejoice
Despite the hardship, the poor man finds a way to celebrate his own existence and resilience in the face of oppression
His burdens though heavy, he somehow bears
The poor man is burdened with many struggles, but through determination and strength, he is able to carry on
As for his seed, there's only one who cares
The poor man's children face the same struggles, but he is the only one who truly cares and understands their plight
Though his pilgrimage extends, his progresses ascend
The poor man's journey is long and difficult, but as he persists, he is able to make progress and grow
But as the prudent one exalts, he is gonna find his faults
Even as the poor man tries his best, he will inevitably make mistakes and have flaws
But as the wise man sees, he knows, he knows
The wise man understands that the poor man's struggle is not his own fault, but rather a result of systematic oppression and poverty
There's no rest in the west, so to the east he goes, to the east he goes
The poor man cannot find peace or relief in the west, so he must journey to the east to seek a better life
Where he can find peace of mind, oh
The poor man hopes to find a place where he can finally experience peace and calm in his mind, free from the constant hardships of poverty
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: NEVILLE LIVINGSTON
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@matt_jersey6229
R.I.P Bunny
@henrycastle1
What a privilege, of our times;
True words.
❤️
@CasimirLeYeti
No Sympathy de Peter Tosh, Reincarnated Souls et ici, The Oppressed Song de Bunny Wailer, ces trois titres écartés lors de la sortie de l'album, furent ajoutés à l'édition CD de 2001.
Une belle idée, à la mémoire de Neville O'Riley Livingston, dit Bunny Wailer
@lucascelestino672
Nice song ..
@azzamzamzam1822
"Roots Rock Reggae"
@dovanscha
Meu Deus que louvor é esse
Obrigado Marley
Contra qualquer male escultor bob Marley
@alandamaceno5091
Bunny Wailer nos vocais!
@mariacandelarianunezherrer7871
👏👏👏👏👏♥️
@noisepollution6761
Too intelligent
@hamzakhan9597
He betrayed the legacy of his father and brings shame. Then we have the son if nelson Mandela!!! Doing his father proud.