Get Out Of Town
Marley Ziggy Lyrics

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Want to play the game will try again and again
For myself to sell matches on reputation in human form
To suit the image you want portrayed so the people are still enslaved
You can not define what I do not put in a box for you

I go out, get out, get, get out, get out

I of the universe will not be prisoners of your little world

The mind is limitless where time does not exist
We travel far beyond the realms of expectations
And I refuse to be what you expect from me

I go out, get out, get, get out, get out

What you lose to win the price is high to pay
The desire to not be like them to follow the dream of sin
Blessed are the meek and humble spirit of my own
Cause music is a holy thing hey we give thanks for blessings

I go out, get out, get, get out, get out
My mom can go get papa

He said I'm gonna knock it down, said I would kick down
I go out, get out, get, get out, get out

Overall Meaning

The song "Get Out Of Town" by Ziggy Marley is a masterpiece that reflects his strong and rebellious spirit. In the beginning of the song, he reveals his awareness of the game society plays where people try to fit themselves into certain boxes that conform to societal norms, limiting their true identity. He stands firm in his decision not to allow anyone to define him nor to be restricted by what they deem acceptable. He believes in the power of the universe, rejecting limitations that force one to be trapped in a small world, instead, embracing the infinite possibilities that come with imagination.

The chorus reaffirms his strong stance on this issue, as he repeats "get out, get out, get, get out, get out." This is a call to others to join him in breaking away from conformity and to embrace their true selves. He then continues to express that the desire to be different is often misunderstood and stigmatized by society, which is obsessed with the desire to win, even if it means sacrificing one's soul. He reminds his listeners that a heart of humility and meekness is necessary to bear witness to the power of music, as a gift from the universe.

Overall, the message in the song is to encourage listeners to be free and to embrace their true identities, instead of conforming to societal norms. Ziggy Marley encourages us to explore the infinite possibilities that come with embracing our own unique identity, with no limitations.

Line by Line Meaning

Want to play the game will try again and again
I want to keep trying my best to succeed and play the game of life.

For myself to sell matches on reputation in human form
I want to succeed based on my own merits and qualities, not just by putting on a façade to appeal to others.

To suit the image you want portrayed so the people are still enslaved
I refuse to be manipulated into conforming to an image that keeps society oppressed.

You can not define what I do not put in a box for you
I will not let others define me or try to put me into a box.

I go out, get out, get, get out, get out
I am willing to break free from societal expectations and constraints.

I of the universe will not be prisoners of your little world
I refuse to be limited by societal norms and expectations, and instead want to explore the vastness of the universe.

The mind is limitless where time does not exist
I believe that our minds are capable of great things, even beyond the constraints of time and space.

We travel far beyond the realms of expectations
I want to surpass other people's expectations and aim higher in life.

And I refuse to be what you expect from me
I will not allow others to dictate who I am or what I become.

What you lose to win the price is high to pay
There are often sacrifices that must be made in order to achieve success, and the cost can be high.

The desire to not be like them to follow the dream of sin
I reject societal norms and expectations, and want to follow my own dreams and desires.

Blessed are the meek and humble spirit of my own
I believe that humility and meekness are virtues to be strived for.

Cause music is a holy thing hey we give thanks for blessings
I believe that music is a sacred art form, and I am grateful for the blessings it brings me.

My mom can go get papa He said I'm gonna knock it down, said I would kick down
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Lyrics © Peermusic Publishing
Written by: DAVID NESTA MARLEY

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