Redemption Song Lyrics By Bob Marley

“Redemption Song” is one of the most famous songs ever written and performed by the Jamaican musician Bob Marley. It was released as a single in 1980 from his album Uprising. The song is considered one of Marley’s seminal works, blending elements of folk with reggae.

Redemption Song is introspective, and several critics consider it the culmination of a self-analysis by Marley. The song brings out feelings ranging from meekness, vulnerability, and struggle against oppression to celebration, purity, and freedom.

Redemption Song” became an anthem for human rights because Bob said that if you know your rights, then you can defend yourself. Bob said also that actually I am not singing any song, but I bring my message across without music.”

Here’s a biography table for the song “Redemption Song” by Bob Marley:

CategoryDetails
Song TitleRedemption Song
ArtistBob Marley
GenreReggae, Acoustic, Protest Song
Release Date1979
AlbumUprising
LanguageEnglish
Meaning of Title“Redemption Song” refers to the idea of spiritual and mental liberation, freedom from oppression
ThemesFreedom, empowerment, liberation, self-awareness, resilience, mental slavery, social justice
Song StyleAcoustic guitar-driven, with poignant lyrics, differing from Marley’s typical reggae style
Notable Lyrics“Redemption Song” became a global anthem for social justice, peace, and liberation and remains one of Marley’s most enduring legacies
RecognitionWidely regarded as one of Bob Marley’s most influential songs, often associated with freedom movements and human rights activism
Impact“Redemption Song” became a global anthem for social justice, peace, and liberation, and remains one of Marley’s most enduring legacies

Redemption Song Lyrics

[Verse 1]
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 hand of the Almighty
We forward in this generation
Triumphantly

[Chorus]
Won’t you help to sing
These songs of freedom?
‘Cause all I ever have
Redemption songs
Redemption songs

[Verse 2]
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 fulfill the book

[Chorus]
Won’t you help to sing
These songs of freedom?
‘Cause all I ever have
Redemption songs
Redemption songs
Redemption songs

[Acoustic Break]

[Verse 3]
Emancipate yourselves from mental slavery
None but ourselves can free our mind
Woah! Have no fear for atomic energy
‘Cause none of them-ah can-ah stop-ah 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 fulfill the book

[Chorus]
Won’t you help to sing
These songs of freedom?
‘Cause all I ever have
Redemption songs

[Outro]
All I ever have
Redemption songs
These songs of freedom
Songs of freedom

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