Exodus
Bob Marley & The Wailers & Wailers Lyrics


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(Exodus)
(Movement of Jah people)

Men and people will fight ya down
When ya see Jah light
Let me tell you if you're not wrong
Well, everything is all right
So we gonna walk
Through the roads of creation
We the generation
Tread through great tribulation

In this exodus
Good god almighty
Movement of Jah people
Exodus
The movement of Jah people

Oh, well, well, well
Open your heart, uh!
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
We're going to the Father's land

In this exodus
Movement of Jah people
Exodus
The movement of Jah people
(Movement of Jah people)
(Movement of Jah people)
(Movement of Jah people)
(Movement of Jah people)
(Movement of Jah people) c'mon, c'mon, c'mon, c'mon
Move
Move
Move
Move
Move
Move
Move
Move

Jah come to break down pressure
Rule equality, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah
Wipe away transgression
Set the captives free
Set the captives free
Set the captives free
(Set the captives free) set!
(Set)
C'mon! (set)
(Set)
(Set)
(Set-set-set-set)
(Set-set-set-set)
(Set-set-set-set)
(Set-set-set-set)
(Set-set-set-set)
(Set-set-set-set)
(Set-set-set-set)
(Set)
(Set)

Many people will fight you down
When you see, when you see Jah light
Let me tell you that you're not wrong
Everything is all right
Everything is all right
Walk through creation
Walk through creation
Walk through creation
Look, walk through creation

(Walk)
(Walk)
(Walk) Jah come to break down pressure
Rule equality, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah
Wipe away transgression
Set the captives free
Set the captives free
Set the captives free
Set the captives free

Bob Marley!





Bob Marley!

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of "Exodus" by Bob Marley & The Wailers talks about the struggles that the Jah people face in their journey towards enlightenment and the ultimate goal of returning to the Father's land. The song highlights the fights that they may encounter from those who want to hinder their movement, but they believe that nothing is wrong as long as they follow the Jah light. The lyrics also emphasize the need to listen to one's heart and be satisfied with the life they are living.


The chorus of the song talks about the exodus of the Jah people, where they move towards the Father's land with the hope of breaking down pressure and achieving equality. The captives will be set free, and their transgressions will be wiped away. The lyrics also encourage the Jah people to walk through creation and not be daunted by the great tribulations they may encounter.


Line by Line Meaning

Men and people will fight ya down
You will face opposition from both men and society when you follow the path of righteousness


When ya see Jah light
When you come to understand and embrace the truth of Jah, the divine creator, you will face challenges


Let me tell you if you're not wrong
But as long as you are doing what is right, you have nothing to fear


Well, everything is all right
In the end, things will be okay


So we gonna walk
Therefore, we will continue to move forward regardless of any opposition


Through the roads of creation
We will navigate the trials of life and forge our own paths


We the generation
This is our time and our legacy


Tread through great tribulation
We will persevere despite adversity and suffering


In this exodus
This journey is an exodus, a mass departure or movement away from oppression and towards freedom


Good god almighty
Acknowledging the presence and power of Jah


Movement of Jah people
This journey is a movement of those who embrace the truth of Jah


Oh, well, well, well
An expression of deep contemplation and thought


Open your heart, uh!
Allow yourself to be vulnerable and accept truth and love


And look within
Turn inward and reflect on your thoughts and actions


Are you satisfied
Ask yourself if you are happy with your life and your choices


With the life you're living?
With the way you are living and the decisions you are making?


We know where we're going
We are confident in the direction we are headed


We know where we're from
We have a strong sense of our origins and history


We're leaving Babylon
We are moving away from a society that is oppressive and disconnected from Jah


We're going to the Father's land
We are journeying towards a place where we can be close to Jah


Move
Keep moving forward


Jah come to break down pressure
Jah has come to release us from the burdens and traps of society


Rule equality, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah
Jah will bring justice and fairness to all people


Wipe away transgression
Forgiving and removing our wrongdoings and mistakes


Set the captives free
Freeing ourselves from emotional, mental or physical confinement


Bob Marley!
A shoutout to the artist and his powerful voice




Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: BOB MARLEY

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Comments from YouTube:

@SG-oh2hr

It's 2024. Who's Listening to the Legendary Bob Marley.?RIP Mr. Marley. 🎶 🎸🥁🇯🇲.👍

@candace9566

Me!!!!! Right now. Rastafari! Brotha Bob! The BEST to do it. 🇲🇱🎙️🎶🎹🎷🎺🥁🪘🌞⭐👑

@SG-oh2hr

@@candace9566 One Love.!🥁🎸🇯🇲 👍

@redroverredrover5311

The movie review Exodus brought me here,Sun Feb 4,2024

@vincentsmith-hf7by

Love this performance 💯

@CrackMaker

Me sir! ) I’m Jamaican. (

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@trexbisnar2541

The man who was shouting "Rastafari". He was filled with overwhelming power of music! AHHHH

@noelbowerman1562

I wish he'd filed with the spirit more quietly

@donpetazaragomatuta9988

One of the legendary things about this legendary live concert

@user-sv8yl7pe1t

​@@noelbowerman1562that's low-key kinda disrespectful. This isn't just a song. Its a message. The members were rasta. They felt the spiritual energy so they are shouting rastafari 😊

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