Exodus
The Wailers & Bob Marley & The Wailers Lyrics
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(Movement of Jah people)
Men and people will fight ya down
When ya see Jah light
Let me tell you if you're not wrong
Well, everything is all right
So we gonna walk
We the generation
Tread through great tribulation
In this exodus
Good god almighty
Movement of Jah people
Exodus
The movement of Jah people
Oh, well, well, well
Open your heart, uh!
And look within
Are you satisfied
With the life you're living?
We know where we're going
We know where we're from
We're leaving Babylon
We're going to the Father's land
In this exodus
Movement of Jah people
Exodus
The movement of Jah people
(Movement of Jah people)
(Movement of Jah people)
(Movement of Jah people)
(Movement of Jah people)
(Movement of Jah people) c'mon, c'mon, c'mon, c'mon
Move
Move
Move
Move
Move
Move
Move
Move
Jah come to break down pressure
Rule equality, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah
Wipe away transgression
Set the captives free
Set the captives free
Set the captives free
(Set the captives free) set!
(Set)
C'mon! (set)
(Set)
(Set)
(Set-set-set-set)
(Set-set-set-set)
(Set-set-set-set)
(Set-set-set-set)
(Set-set-set-set)
(Set-set-set-set)
(Set-set-set-set)
(Set)
(Set)
Many people will fight you down
When you see, when you see Jah light
Let me tell you that you're not wrong
Everything is all right
Everything is all right
Walk through creation
Walk through creation
Walk through creation
Look, walk through creation
(Walk)
(Walk)
(Walk) Jah come to break down pressure
Rule equality, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah
Wipe away transgression
Set the captives free
Set the captives free
Set the captives free
Set the captives free
Bob Marley!
Bob Marley!
The lyrics to "Exodus" by The Wailers and Bob Marley are a manifestation of Marley's Rastafarian faith and a call for people to escape the oppression and corruption of Babylon and seek redemption in the land of their spiritual Father. The first stanza sets the tone of resistance with the notion that people will always fight you down when you stand for the truth. However, if you follow Jah (God) and his light, then everything will be alright, and we can walk through the creation and great tribulations as a generation. The chorus asserts the inevitable exodus of Jah's people towards his promised land.
The second stanza emphasizes the importance of introspection and righteousness. We must open our hearts and look within and ask ourselves if we are truly satisfied with the life we are living. Marley is challenging us to question our beliefs and actions and leave behind the corrupt system of Babylon for the Father's land. The third stanza declares Jah's arrival and his mission to break down the pressures of Babylon and establish equality and justice. Marley echoes the prophetic liberation message of the Bible, where Jah will wipe away transgression and set the captives free.
Line by Line Meaning
Men and people will fight ya down
People will oppose you and try to bring you down.
When ya see Jah light
When you become aware of your spirituality and connection to the universe.
Let me tell you if you're not wrong
If you're on the right path, let me assure you.
Well, everything is all right
If you're on the right path, everything is going to be okay.
So we gonna walk
We're going to soldier on.
Through the roads of creation
We'll journey through the twists and turns of life.
We the generation
We represent a new age of people.
Tread through great tribulation
We will face serious challenges and persevere through them.
In this exodus
In this journey or movement.
Good god almighty
God is great!
Movement of Jah people
The movement of people connected to the universe and seeking spirituality.
Oh, well, well, well
An expression of affirmation or agreement.
Open your heart, uh!
Expose your feelings and emotions.
And look within
Reflect on yourself and search deep within.
Are you satisfied
Are you content with your current situation?
With the life you're living?
With the way you're living?
We know where we're going
We have a clear idea of our destination in life.
We know where we're from
We understand our roots and origins.
We're leaving Babylon
We're leaving a corrupt and oppressive society.
We're going to the Father's land
We're heading towards a utopian/ideal society.
Move
Keep moving forward.
Jah come to break down pressure
God is coming to relieve us of the oppression we face.
Rule equality, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah
Promote fairness and justice for all people.
Wipe away transgression
Forgive or let go of past mistakes.
Set the captives free
Liberate those who are oppressed or who are held as slaves.
Set!
Liberate them!
Many people will fight you down
You will face serious opposition from many people.
Everything is all right
If you're on the right path, everything will turn out okay.
Walk through creation
Journey through the world.
Look, walk through creation
Behold, journey through the world.
Bob Marley
The artist performing the song.
Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: BOB MARLEY
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@SG-oh2hr
It's 2024. Who's Listening to the Legendary Bob Marley.?RIP Mr. Marley. 🎶 🎸🥁🇯🇲.👍
@candace9566
Me!!!!! Right now. Rastafari! Brotha Bob! The BEST to do it. 🇲🇱🎙️🎶🎹🎷🎺🥁🪘🌞⭐👑
@SG-oh2hr
@@candace9566 One Love.!🥁🎸🇯🇲 👍
@redroverredrover5311
The movie review Exodus brought me here,Sun Feb 4,2024
@vincentsmith-hf7by
Love this performance 💯
@CrackMaker
Me sir! ) I’m Jamaican. (
@trexbisnar2541
The man who was shouting "Rastafari". He was filled with overwhelming power of music! AHHHH
@noelbowerman1562
I wish he'd filed with the spirit more quietly
@donpetazaragomatuta9988
One of the legendary things about this legendary live concert
@user-sv8yl7pe1t
@@noelbowerman1562that's low-key kinda disrespectful. This isn't just a song. Its a message. The members were rasta. They felt the spiritual energy so they are shouting rastafari 😊