Exodus
Bob Marley and the Wailers (Legend - The Best Of ~) Lyrics

Movement of Jah people, oh oh oh, yeah
The gathering and journey of Jah (God) followers, celebrated with joy.

Men and people will fight ya down (tell me why)
People will oppose and resist those who seek the light of Jah, but why?

When ya see Jah light. (Ha-ha-ha-ha-ha-ha-ha)
When you witness the truth and enlightenment of Jah, it brings a joyful laugh.

Let me tell you if you're not wrong (then, why?)
If you are not doing anything morally or ethically incorrect, then why should you not be alright?

Everything is all right
All is well and good as long as one stays true to their faith and morals.

So we gonna walk, all right, through de roads of creation
We will journey together with Jah's guidance down the path of divine creation.

We the generation (tell me why)
We are the ones chosen by Jah to carry out his message and purpose, but why?

(Trod through great tribulation) trod through great tribulation
We have persevered through challenging times and obstacles in our journey with Jah.

Exodus, all right, movement of Jah people
The journey of Jah believers and their liberation from persecution and oppression is celebrated.

Oh, yeah, oh, yeah, all right
Expressing excitement and enthusiasm for the journey with Jah.

Yeah-yeah-yeah, well
Vocalizing agreement and affirmation before making a point.

Uh, open your eyes and look within
Take a moment to introspect and reflect on your true beliefs and values.

Are you satisfied (with the life you're living) uh
Do you truly feel content and fulfilled with the way you're living your life?

We know where we're going, uh
We are aware of our purpose and destination in life.

We know where we're from
We understand our roots and history, which inform our present beliefs and actions.

We're leaving Babylon
We are moving away from a corrupt and oppressive society, symbolized by Babylon in Biblical literature.

We're going to our Father land
We are headed towards a place of comfort, acceptance, and security in Jah's embrace.

Two, three, four exodus, movement of Jah people, oh, yeah
Further celebration and repetition of Jah followers leaving their oppressors and embarking on a journey together.

(Movement of Jah people) send us another brother Moses
The Biblical figure Moses, known for leading the Israelites to freedom, is invoked as a guiding figure for Jah followers in their own exodus.

(Movement of Jah people) from across the Red Sea
An allusion to the Moses story, crossing the Red Sea as a symbol of liberation.

Jah come to break down pression
Jah (God) intervenes to bring an end to injustice and oppression in society.

Rule equality
An appeal for the establishment of equal and fair treatment for all, regardless of social status or background.

Wipe away transgression
Asking for forgiveness and the erasure of past wrongs and sins.

Set the captives free
Liberation of those who have been held captive or oppressed, both physically and spiritually.

Movement of Jah people
Repetition of the central theme of the song, the journey of Jah believers together.

Move, move, move, move, move, move
Encouragement to keep moving forward on the path of Jah, with purpose and enthusiasm.