Redemption Song
Majek Fashek Lyrics


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Old pirates, yes, they rob I;
Sold I to the merchant ships,
Minutes after they took I
From the bottomless pit.
But my hand was made strong
By the 'and of the Almighty.
We forward in this generation
Triumphantly.
Won't you help to sing
This songs of freedom
'Cause all I ever have:
Redemption songs;
Redemption songs.

Emancipate yourselves from mental slavery;
None but ourselves can free our minds.
Have no fear for atomic energy,
'Cause none of them can stop the time.
How long shall they kill our prophets,
While we stand aside and look? Ooh!
Some say it's just a part of it:
We've got to fullfil the book.

Won't you help to sing
This songs of freedom-
'Cause all I ever have:
Redemption songs;
Redemption songs;
Redemption songs.

Emancipate yourselves from mental slavery;
None but ourselves can free our mind.
Wo! Have no fear for atomic energy,
'Cause none of them-a can-a stop-a the time.
How long shall they kill our prophets,
While we stand aside and look?
Yes, some say it's just a part of it:
We've got to fullfil the book.
Won't you have to sing
This songs of freedom?
'Cause all I ever had:
Redemption songs
All I ever had:
Redemption songs:




These songs of freedom,
Songs of freedom

Overall Meaning

The song "Redemption Song" by Majek Fashek is a powerful message about slavery, freedom, and the strength of the human spirit. The opening lines are a reference to the history of the transatlantic slave trade, in which millions of Africans were captured and sold into slavery. The singer acknowledges that he has been "robbed" and sold into slavery, but he also asserts that his "hand was made strong" by a divine power.


The singer then calls on others to join him in singing songs of freedom, which he sees as an important part of the struggle for emancipation from mental slavery. He emphasizes that the power to free our minds comes from within and that we cannot rely on others to do it for us. The reference to "atomic energy" is likely a nod to the Cold War era, in which the fear of nuclear war loomed large, but the singer suggests that even this powerful force cannot stop the march of time.


The song also takes a critical stance towards those who stand by while prophets and other leaders are killed, suggesting that we must be willing to take action to fulfill the promises of freedom and justice. Overall, "Redemption Song" is a call to action and a celebration of the human spirit's ability to triumph over oppression.


Line by Line Meaning

Old pirates, yes, they rob I;
In the past, pirates robbed and stole from me.


Sold I to the merchant ships,
Afterward, they sold me to traders.


Minutes after they took I From the bottomless pit.
They took me immediately from a deep, dark place.


But my hand was made strong By the 'and of the Almighty.
However, I was strengthened by the hands of God.


We forward in this generation Triumphantly.
Now, we are advancing victoriously in our time.


Won't you help to sing This songs of freedom 'Cause all I ever have: Redemption songs; Redemption songs.
Please join me in singing these songs of freedom, which are most meaningful to me.


Emancipate yourselves from mental slavery; None but ourselves can free our minds.
We should liberate ourselves from mental enslavement and only we have the power to free our minds.


Have no fear for atomic energy, 'Cause none of them can stop the time.
We should not fear atomic energy as it cannot stop time.


How long shall they kill our prophets, While we stand aside and look? Ooh! Some say it's just a part of it: We've got to fullfil the book.
Those who kill our wise leaders are not held accountable, and some say it is inevitable. However, we must still fulfill our destinies.


Won't you help to sing This songs of freedom- 'Cause all I ever have: Redemption songs; Redemption songs; Redemption songs.
Join me in singing these songs of freedom, which are significant to me.


Emancipate yourselves from mental slavery; None but ourselves can free our mind. Wo! Have no fear for atomic energy, 'Cause none of them-a can-a stop-a the time.
We have to free ourselves from mental chains, as we are the only ones who can do it. Also, we should not fear anything because it cannot stop time.


How long shall they kill our prophets, While we stand aside and look? Yes, some say it's just a part of it: We've got to fullfil the book.
Leaders are assassinated while we watch, and some claim it's just how things are. However, we still have a duty to fulfill.


Won't you have to sing This songs of freedom? 'Cause all I ever had: Redemption songs All I ever had: Redemption songs:
I always had Freedom songs, so please sing them with me.


These songs of freedom, Songs of freedom
These are the songs of liberty.




Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: Bob Marley

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@ehisa66

he is my father, i will never stop loving his songs, he is the greatest musician Nigerian ever had

@davidejiro4191

2nd greatest musician after fela kuti

@kizolarry

@@davidejiro4191 His song is better than fela songs.

@njemibefrancis7981

Baba moye ọmọ to bí! 🤣

@agp1377

@@kizolarry fela is the greatest

@enousoroh8670

Majek really beautified this song for Bob...thus opening up another generation and country up to the legacy of Bob! May they both RIP...even as their legacies live on👌🏽🙏🏽

@afolabiidowu570

His Song Little PATIENCE is big one for me... This also.. I feel like crying right now.... May his soul rest in peace

@lydiagiwa2178

The best version ever!!!! God bless you

@philiptimi3857

U are just too cute

@bankolekunle473

my thoughts actually.

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