She grew up in Jamaica, and was singing with a trio named The Soulettes in the mid sixties recording for Studio One when she met Bob Marley. She married him in 1966, and then became a singer in his backing vocals group, the I Threes. She had three children with him and two outside of the marriage. She converted to the Rastafari movement after witnessing Haile Selassie on his visit to Kingston, Jamaica on 21 April 1966. She convinced Bob Marley to convert as well. She wrote many of the songs recorded by Bob while backing him.[citation needed] After Marley's death, she recorded few albums under her name with some success in the United Kingdom. She took care of Marley's estate and mentored her son, Ziggy Marley.
In January 2005 it was claimed that she wished Bob Marley's body be reburied in Ethiopia, but she denied that there were any such plans. Rita currently lives in Ghana and spends a lot of time in Florida, and sometimes her home in Jamaica. Some of her family reside in Canada.
Rita appears on Fergie's new album The Dutchess
Who Can Be Against Us
Rita Marley Lyrics
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Who can be against us
If Jah Jah he for us
Who can be against us
If Jah Jah be for us
Who can be against us
Who tell me who tell me who
Who can be against us against us
Guns can't stop us now
Jah Jah is our leader
No bombs can stop us now
Jah Jah is our leader
No weapons can stop us now
Jah Jah is our leader our leader
If Jah Jah be for us
Who can be against us
If Jah Jah be for us
Who can be against us
If Jah Jah be for us
Who can be against us
Who tell me who tell me who
Who can be against us against us
We cannot lose this war
Fightin for the Lion
Now we have come this far
On our way to Zion
We cannot lose this war
Fighting for Jah Lion Jah Lion
If Jah Jah be for us
Who can be against us
If jah Jah be for us
Who can be against us
If Jah Jah be for us
Who can be against us
Who tell me who tell me who
Who can be against us against us
Our homeland must be free
Jah Jah is our keeper
Jah Jah is our keeper
Our keeper
The lyrics of Rita Marley's song "Who Can Be Against Us" can be interpreted as a call for unity and faith in the face of adversity. The repeated refrain "If Jah Jah be for us, who can be against us" expresses confidence in a higher power that will protect and guide them in their struggle. The reference to Jah Jah as their leader highlights the importance of their religion and its role in motivating their resistance. The verses also mention the futility of violence and the belief that they have already achieved a significant victory in their journey towards "Zion", another term for salvation or paradise in Rastafarianism.
The song can also be seen as a political statement, as it was released during a period of social and political unrest in Jamaica. The use of "homeland" and "war" suggest a struggle for independence from colonial rule, which was a significant issue for many Rastafarians in Jamaica at the time. The mention of "bombs" and "weapons" could be a reference to the violent tactics used by government forces against the Rastafarian movement.
Line by Line Meaning
If Jah Jah be for us
If we have the support of Jah Jah, the supreme being in Rastafari belief system,
Who can be against us
then nobody can stand against us or defeat us, as we have divine protection.
If Jah Jah he for us
If we have the approval and backing of Jah Jah,
Who can be against us
then no one can oppose us or come in our way, as the almighty is with us.
Who tell me who tell me who
I ask you, who can it be,
Who can be against us against us
that can even try to challenge or confront us, when we have divine support.
Guns can't stop us now
Even the most powerful and deadly weapon like guns,
Jah Jah is our leader
can't harm us or stop us from achieving our goals, as Jah Jah is our guide and savior.
No bombs can stop us now
Even explosives like bombs,
Jah Jah is our leader
can't defeat us or stop us from reaching our destiny, as Jah Jah is the one who guides us.
No weapons can stop us now
No matter what weapons or arsenal our enemies might use,
Jah Jah is our leader our leader
they can't harm us or derail our progress, as Jah Jah is our supreme and divine leader.
We cannot lose this war
There is no possibility of us losing this spiritual and physical battle,
Fightin for the Lion
as we are fighting for the cause of Jah Lion, which stands for resilience and bravery.
Now we have come this far
We have made significant progress in our journey,
On our way to Zion
as we are moving steadfastly towards our ultimate destination, the promised land of Zion.
Our homeland must be free
We are fighting for the liberation and independence of our homeland,
Jah Jah is our keeper
and we are confident that Jah Jah is our protector and guardian.
Jah Jah is our keeper
Jah Jah is the one who watches over us and ensures our safety and well-being.
Contributed by Austin G. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
So. fi So Kaissa
TRULY BLESS - SO GO NATTY GO - NEVER STOP TO GROW_____
Dites sa enncore! Qui peut être, et tenir contre ce que JAh a Béni ?
Il n'y a pas de méchanceté qui prosperera dans Sa Maison.
Alors jamin, continuez a combattre Le Lion.....
L'Eternel Est le Rocher de ma Force. CeLui en qui InI Espere.
Si JAh est avec InI, qui peut être contre InI ?
See dem a come. pas un ne peut stoper maintenant. mais comme depuis le commenceman, beaucoup tenteront encore de freiner tout ce qui à a avancer.... mais qui JAh a Béni, personne ne peut le maudir .
* Quand je marche dans la vallée de l'ombre de la mort, Je ne crains aucun mal, car tu es avec moi: Ta houlette et ton bâton me rassurent *
Personne. Mais l'Eternel Dieu tout-Puissant Nous Conduit.
sans malice_____*
Maryanne Orji
I’ve looking for this album. It just occurred to me to look for it on YouTube and behold! I found it!!
MayasTV
2020 an still here 💚❤️💛
Carol Sameuls
JAH is always by our side every hour minute second JAH
Nyabingi Sister
I &l SHALL PREVAIL
Patsy Arjoon
JAH BLESS ❤️
Samuel ODAME.O
with Jah no weapon
So. fi So Kaissa
but His Love
So. fi So Kaissa
TRULY BLESS - SO GO NATTY GO - NEVER STOP TO GROW_____
Dites sa enncore! Qui peut être, et tenir contre ce que JAh a Béni ?
Il n'y a pas de méchanceté qui prosperera dans Sa Maison.
Alors jamin, continuez a combattre Le Lion.....
L'Eternel Est le Rocher de ma Force. CeLui en qui InI Espere.
Si JAh est avec InI, qui peut être contre InI ?
See dem a come. pas un ne peut stoper maintenant. mais comme depuis le commenceman, beaucoup tenteront encore de freiner tout ce qui à a avancer.... mais qui JAh a Béni, personne ne peut le maudir .
* Quand je marche dans la vallée de l'ombre de la mort, Je ne crains aucun mal, car tu es avec moi: Ta houlette et ton bâton me rassurent *
Personne. Mais l'Eternel Dieu tout-Puissant Nous Conduit.
sans malice_____*
James Wahio
Fny✊🏾👌🍺😉
James Wahio
Svnr 1/04/22
Vin's sam fany télo👌✊🏾