From his website:
If you know reggae music, you know Clinton 'Basie' Fearon. Clinton Fearon is counted among Jamaica's most talented musicians by peers and professionals in the Reggae music industry. His infectious bass riffs, guitar licks, percussion accents and powerful vocals make Bassie a living legend amongst reggae musicians and fans.
As a youth, Bassie went to Kingston to eventually become the well-known bassist, vocalist and lyricist for The Gladiators as well as a house musician for Coxsonne Dodd’s Studio One and Lee “Scratch” Perry’s Black Ark Studio. Fearon recorded many of Perry's best known songs, including Roast Fish and Cornbread which features one of Fearon's most famous bass lines. He also composed some everlasting basslines for Yabby You, Jimmy Riley, Max Romeo, Junior Byles and many many others.
Marvel not
Clinton Fearon Lyrics
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Marvel not there will be freedom
Marvel not cause all love ones will be free
But hear what the hypocrites have done
Traps and snares they have set before us
That when we fall we may never rise
But our messiah will set us free now now
Iniquity full the city yah
They rob and kill to achieve vanity
And forget the love of humanity IIsay
Many brothers are going the wrong way
Many sisters are going the wrong way
But I'm praying continually that they 'll realize
They are going the wrong way and take heed
Marvel not I say ye children
Marvel not I say 'cause nothing is new
Marvel not I say so it was is the beginning
Marvel not I say so shall it be at the end
The lyrics of Clinton Fearon's song "Marvel not" speak of the struggle for freedom and the challenges that come with it. The first three lines encourage listeners not to be surprised when they attain freedom because everyone will be free. However, the song then addresses the reality of the difficulties faced by the oppressed. Hypocrites have set traps and snares to prevent the oppressed from rising. The cities are filled with iniquity, and people's minds are full of envy, leading them to rob and kill for vanity, forgetting the love of humanity. Despite this, the messiah will set them free. The song ends with a message of continuity, stating that there is nothing new as it has always been this way.
This song speaks to the struggles of all oppressed people, regardless of their ethnicity or social status. The message is one of hope and resilience, reminding us that even in difficult times, freedom is possible.
Line by Line Meaning
Marvel not oh yeah children
Don't be surprised or astonished, my dear children.
Marvel not there will be freedom
Don't be surprised that we will attain freedom.
Marvel not cause all love ones will be free
Don't be surprised when all of our loved ones become free.
But hear what the hypocrites have done
But be aware of the hypocrites' actions.
Traps and snares they have set before us
They have laid traps and snares in our path to make us fail.
That when we fall we may never rise
This is so that we stay down when we fall.
But our messiah will set us free now now
The messiah will liberate us now.
Iniquity full the city yah
The city is full of sin and wickedness.
The people's minds are filled with envy
The citizens are envious and covetous.
They rob and kill to achieve vanity
They steal and murder to fulfill their vain desires.
And forget the love of humanity IIsay
They disregard compassion and benevolence towards others.
Many brothers are going the wrong way
Many men are choosing the path of destruction.
Many sisters are going the wrong way
Many women are heading towards ruin.
But I'm praying continually that they 'll realize
However, I am constantly praying that they will wake up and recognize the truth.
They are going the wrong way and take heed
That they will change direction and be careful.
Marvel not I say ye children
Again, I caution you, my children, not to be surprised.
Marvel not I say 'cause nothing is new
There's no reason to be amazed because nothing is new.
Marvel not I say so it was is the beginning
It's been this way since the beginning of time, so don't be astonished.
Marvel not I say so shall it be at the end
This is how it will be until the end of time, so don't be surprised.
Contributed by Addison J. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@RoweHowe
Love this
@soleo3975
Congratulations for your music sir. And a big thank you for all the happiness that you give us. Very thanks
@teub69
Black culture mater ! 💚💛❤️
@bongohifi1793
Bless
@davidcordeirosabor8941
más allá del reegae Clinton auténtico
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@alejandrogutierrez9112
Whats the meaning of Marvel on that song?