Get Up Stand Up
Bob Marley and the Wailers (Legend - The Best Of ~) 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!
"Get up, stand up" is a powerful song by Bob Marley and the Wailers that calls for action and freedom. The song urges individuals to stand up for their rights and to fight for a better life. It encourages listeners to stop following blindly and to question authority. The song also addresses the misconception that heaven is somewhere in the sky, and that people should wait for a higher power to provide for them. Instead, the lyrics encourage people to make change happen on earth.
The song has a strong political message, which focuses on social justice, human rights, and the fight against oppression. It challenges the status quo and promotes the idea of personal responsibility.
Throughout the lyrics, Marley and the Wailers use biblical language and references to emphasize the importance of standing up for one's rights. The repetition of the phrase "Get up, stand up" in the song serves as a rallying cry for listeners to take action.
In conclusion, "Get up, stand up" is an anthem for change and equality. It is a call to action that inspires people to fight for their rights and make a difference in the world.
Line by Line Meaning
Get up, stand up, stand up for your rights!
Do not sit still, get up and stand up to protect your rights
Get up, stand up, don't give up the fight!
Keep fighting for your rights and do not give up
Preacher man, don't tell me, Heaven is under the earth.
Do not tell me what is not true as you do not know everything
I know you don't know What life is really worth.
You are not fully aware of the value of life
It's not all that glitters is gold;
Everything that appears attractive is not always valuable
'Alf the story has never been told:
Only a small portion of the story has been revealed
So now you see the light, eh! Stand up for your rights. Come on!
Now that you understand the situation, take action to defend your rights
Most people think, Great God will come from the skies, Take away everything And make everybody feel high.
Many believe that God will come and provide everything they want
But if you know what life is worth, You will look for yours on earth:
If you understand the value of life, you will focus on what you can achieve on earth
And now you see the light, You stand up for your rights. Jah!
Now that you have clarity, you will take action to protect your rights with unwavering energy
We sick an' tired of-a your ism-skism game, Dyin' 'n' goin' to heaven in-a Jesus' name, Lord.
We are fed up with your unfair treatment and exclusionary tactics that are done in the name of religion
We know when we understand: Almighty God is a living man.
We know that when we comprehend situations, we understand that people who have control and authority are mortal beings just like us
You can fool some people sometimes, But you can't fool all the people all the time.
You might be able to trick some people occasionally, but not all of the people all the time
So now we see the light (What you gonna do?), We gonna stand up for our rights! (Yeah, yeah, yeah!)
As people become aware of their rights, they will take action to defend themselves
So you better, Get up, stand up! (In the morning! Git it up!)
You should be active and stand up for your rights, even in the morning and persistently
Don't give up the fight! (Don't give it up, don't give it up!)
Do not give up or surrender the battle to defend your rights
Stand up for your rights! (Stand up for our rights!)
Take a stand to fight for what is rightfully yours
Lyrics © Peermusic Publishing
Written by: Bob Marley, Peter Tosh
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@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.