Stephen Robert Nesta Marley, (⋆20 Apr 1972 in Wilmington, Delaware; raised… Read Full Bio ↴Stephen Robert Nesta Marley, (⋆20 Apr 1972 in Wilmington, Delaware; raised in Kingston, Jam) is a reggae artist and producer, son to Bob Marley and Rita Marley and a 6-time Grammy award winner. 8-20 years old, he was a part of Ziggy Marley & The Melody Makers. His solo debut Mind Control came 2007 (acoustic version 2009). He has produced much of his half brother Damian Marley's albums, as 2005's Welcome to Jamrock, and also for half brother Julian Marley. 2011 Stephen begun release a series of albums benamed Revelation...

Jo-Ann Greene writes about "Mind Control" AllMusic.com: "Stephen has continued to grow, adding new sounds and styles to his repertoire over the years. A conduit to the past and a bridge to the future, his music -- like his father's -- sounds timeless: reggae that embraces the world."

2004 he started the 27-city Bob Marley Roots, Rock, Reggae Festival tour with his four brothers and sons of Bob – Ziggy, Julian, Damian and Ky-Mani – each of whom have their own professional recording careers. The tour was the first time the brothers have officially performed together on stage.

Every February in Miami, Marley and his brothers perform at his family's annual Caribbean Festival in honour of their late father Bob Marley.

Chase Dem
Stephen Marley Lyrics

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Ey!
And they say, it's part of it
So they buying your sell your soul
Well my friend, the thought of it
They'll sell your soul for a piece of Gold
While they in their companion slaves
Slaving through the night.
I know I can find my way

For there is light

Chase dem!
Run dem politicians!
When I see dem I get cold

And they'll say it;s a part of it.
So they buying your sell your soul.
Well my friend, the thought of it.
They'll sell your soul for a piece of Gold.
While they in their companion slaves.
Slaving through the night.
Now I'll pave my way
And I'll pave it right

Chase dem!
Run dem politicians!
When I see dem I get cold

They'll still say it's a part of it!
So they buying your sell your soul.
Well my friend, the thought of it.
They'll sell your soul for a piece of Gold.
And they in their companion slaves.
Slaving through the night.
I know I can find my way
For out there is light

Chase dem!
Run dem politicians!
When I see dem I get cold.

Chase!
Run run run
Ay! ay! ay! ay!

Get them out, get them out!
Run dem away! (Chase!)

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Stephen Marley's "Chase Dem" express a message of resistance against those who attempt to manipulate and control others, particularly politicians who are seen as corrupt and willing to sell their souls for personal gain. Marley acknowledges that many people are unaware of this manipulation and are unknowingly surrendering their agency and freedom in exchange for material wealth. The line "they'll sell your soul for a piece of Gold" is particularly poignant, as it highlights how easily people can be swayed by the allure of riches and forget the importance of integrity and self-determination. Marley's solution to this situation is to "chase dem", to actively resist and fight back against these corrupt politicians and systems of control.

The repetition of the phrase "Chase dem!" throughout the song reinforces the urgency of the message and emphasizes the call to action for listeners. The lines "When I see dem I get cold" and "Run dem away!" further reflect the singer's fear and disgust towards these corrupt politicians and their actions. Overall, the lyrics of "Chase Dem" are a powerful statement about the importance of sovereignty and the need for individuals to take control of their own destinies rather than being manipulated by those in power.

Line by Line Meaning

Ey!
The song begins with an exclamation

And they say, it's part of it
People justify the corrupt system and accept the status quo as it is.

So they buying your sell your soul
Corrupt politicians may offer you a piece of the pie, but the cost will be your principles.

Well my friend, the thought of it
The idea of compromising your values for material gain is disappointing.

They'll sell your soul for a piece of Gold
Corrupt politicians are willing to do anything for their own profit, even if it means betraying their own people.

While they in their companion slaves
The corrupt politicians themselves are the puppets of a higher power and they are subject to the same slavery.

Slaving through the night.
The corrupt politicians work tirelessly to maintain the system of oppression and exploitation.

I know I can find my way
The artist believes in his ability to navigate through the corrupt system and find the truth.

For there is light
Hope, justice and truth are the light that guide the artist through the darkness.

Chase dem!
The artist calls upon the people to chase and hold accountable the corrupt politicians.

Run dem politicians!
The corrupt politicians must be removed from power immediately.

When I see dem I get cold
The sight of corrupt politicians sends shivers down the artist's spine.

They'll still say it's a part of it!
The corrupt politicians will continue to argue that their corrupt practices are an inevitable part of the political system.

Now I'll pave my way
The artist takes personal responsibility for finding a path to progress.

And I'll pave it right
The path towards progress must be ethical and uphold values of justice and equality.

Chase!
The call to action continues.

Run run run
The artist implores the listeners to chase the corrupt politicians away as far as possible.

Ay! ay! ay! ay!
An exclamation, expressing the urgency of the situation.

Get them out, get them out!
The artist repeats the call to action to remove the corrupt politicians from power.

Run dem away! (Chase!)
The artist encourages people to keep chasing corrupt politicians away and keep moving towards progress.

Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: STEPHEN MARLEY

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