Just a bit of 411 on this. When Marley says “I’m on the Rock…”, he’s talking about Jamaica, which is often referred to as a “Rock” because of it’s topography. It’s the reason why Damian Marley says “Welcome To Jamrock” as the title of his song, Jamrock is Jamaica. There was an attempt on his life, during a time of a lot of political violence and chaos,and he spent a brief time in exile in London, which is why he mentioned having to “run like a fugitive, to save the life I live”. The beauty of reggae music is an artist can be talking about suffering and difficulties in life and express it in the most beautiful and uplifting way. I believe that his Iron, Lion Zion referred to his return to Jamaica with resilience. I remember when this song was released in the early 90s like a newly discovered gem. Everybody was happy because it really did feel like Marley had returned in some small way. The tone of the song is utterly triumphant. Peace.

@brianstuart9088

2 ай бұрын

from songs of freedom 4 disc set. it was only his vocals the rest was all added after. It hit me hard when i first heard it. been an avid following for over 40 years, one of my best teachers.

He has such a large collection of songs. You should react to "Could you be loved and Three little birds."

@timmistorey5989

2 жыл бұрын

Agree could you be loved, and no woman no cry

@xanderlawler1809

Жыл бұрын

All songs from the Rainbow 77’ live track

This was an incomplete Bob Marley track, which was originally written by the reggae legend in 1973 or 74. Ten years after Marley's death, it was completed and released. According to Mojo magazine, Island Records' Trevor Wyatt only discovered Marley's original song by chance, when he left a rehearsal cassette running while he was pouring himself a glass of water. The song's lyrics concern Marley's Rastafarian beliefs, coupled with an anti-violence message. Zion is "the promised land," which for Rastafarians is the African country of Ethiopia. The lion refers to the Lion of Judah, which appears on the Ethiopian flag and represents Haile Selassie I, the former Ethiopian emperor that Rastas regard as their Messiah.

@RastaFudge

2 жыл бұрын

It was most likely written in 1974 as that is the year the I-Threes Joined the band, or it was written before that and they added the vocals later on, and the extra instruments that may or may not have been there in the unfinished version.

@jodymalotorres

Жыл бұрын

In the Holy Bible the lion of Judah is Jesus christ

Zion is "the promised land", in the song referring to Ethiopia. The lion refers to the Lion of Judah, which appeared on the old royal Ethiopian flag, and represents Haile Selassie, the former Ethiopian emperor whom Rastafarians regard as their Messiah. The iron means being strong .

Anything By Bob, Can't go Wrong.

Asia & BJ, you’ll love his "Could You Be Loved", “Buffalo Soldier” and “Three Little Birds”!!! Iron Lion Zion was recorded in 1973 or 74, but released in 1992, 11 years after Bob's death.

Yall could literally do a whole deep dive show into his music and NOT be disappointed the man was a prophet a musical genius and a like many of his caliber a other worldly being that walked among men

Robert Nesta Marley is a prophet Much respect one love!

His acoustic version of Redemption Song is such a beautiful and moving song. We lost a great one when we lost Bob.

My husband actually partied with Bob and his band members way back in the day at Stonybrook University on Long Island NY He was a teen but those memories will never leave him. Amazing talent. He went to quite a few Marley concerts. Lucky him. ( I wasn’t in the picture than lol) Great reaction.

Underrated Bob Marley song. My favourite of his.

Before I would play a game of Rugby whether it was for my club or province, this was what hyped me up before the game. This would always be playing in my earphones while I was warming up. I would always envision myself being as strong as Iron, intimidating as a Lion while running towards the promised land of Zion (Finals) 😂 Krak-up. As far as the meaning of the song goes, it is spiritually deep and was one of those Bob songs that was open to interpretation and whatever you thought it meant for you, is what it would be. Awesome reaction asia and BJ ❤

All of Bob's music had a good feel to it. Always puts a smile on my face. Love Bob Marley.

Just my 2 cents that I get from this, that he is talking about his spirit being immortal and strong and he is running in this world like a fugitive never forgetting who he really is like iron like a lion in zion ...

@Ozzie-qw6bx

2 жыл бұрын

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My son loved this song at age 2 and sung the hook all the time yall.....loved it MARLEY FOREVER!... SERIOUSLY GUYS.A MARLEY STREAM.

Saw him in Roskilde, Denmark summer 1981❤Last concerts, will never forget!

Thanks couple for reacting to Bob. He was a true genius. I don't understand how there are so few reactions to Bob Marley and Reagge music on KZread. Greetings.

My favorite artist of all time

Reggae was only played in West Indian clubs in England and then Bob hit the scene and boom "Exodus" was the first big one then they just flowed

LOVE THIS SONG FROM BOB MARLEY AND ( TURN YOUR LIGHTS DOWN LOW )

More Marley: "Jamming" - "No Woman No Cry" - "Redemption Song" 💙🤙

Probably my favorite Marley song! Total vibe!

The saxophone is everything...

The great Robert Nesta Marley! Please check out ‘Natural Mystic’ and ‘War’!✌🏻

Just found your channel. Thank you. Reaction to music is as pure as it gets. You take me back.

@AsiaandBJ

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for subbing!

I was big on Marley back in college. Still enjoy him while sitting by the pool.

Yes thank you for reacting to something different from Bob he has so much to listen to but everyone does the same thing so I appreciate you doing this song yes it's very powerful..

And let us not forget he was a man of peace and hated violence

I was singing this song in my head for a minute yesterday.

Nice. Thanks. Definitely more commercial sounding than Their earlier Roots Music. The Album’s Burnin’, Natty Dread, and, Rastaman Vibration are EXCELLENT examples of Roots Reggae by Bob Marley & The Wailers.

I heard this for the first time when it was released in the UK in the early 90’s when I was a young boy…. One of the power fullest songs I’ve ever heard. Still get the chills listening 30 some odd years later.

Awesome video you too and great song choice. I love me some Marley. I believe Bob is talking about his own life. He once got shot up in his own home in Jamaica during a revolutionary War. He actually performed a concert in Jamaica to unite both parties. I believe that's why he is saying "he's on the run" ... like getting out of town, or laying low? On a side note, check out Damian Marley songs. Everybody What's To Be Somebody, Speak Life, Slave Mill, and Caution ⚠️ just to name a few.

One of my friends made me a Bob Marley mix CD, this song was the first track and “Could You Be Loved” was the next track. It sounded so good.

Please !!! react to more Bob Marley songs hes one of my favourite reggae artist ever 🇯🇲🇯🇲🇯🇲🇯🇲

just a heavenly sound !

The Marley Man. Saw him during a weekend concert in 1978 at Boulder,CO of all places at CU Folsom Field along with the Rolling Stones and Kansas. Damn what a concert

Please react to Namami Yoga Vidye, Raadhakalpa Dance Company 🙏

King of reggae i like Bob Marley♥♥♥♥♥♥

One of their best

love me some Bob Marley!

Love love love Bob Marley 🤗✌️👏👏♥️

now thats a deep cut

As a. Huge Bob Marley fam please check bout Tribal seeds! Great band wit Marley Vibes.

Listen to his son Skip Marley...We are the lions...Great song🤗

More Bob Marley, please!

The song's lyrics are directly related to Rastafarian beliefs. Zion is "the promised land", in the song referring to Ethiopia. The lion refers to the Lion of Judah, which appeared on the old royal Ethiopian flag, and represents Haile Selassie I, the former Ethiopian emperor whom Rastafarians regard as their Messiah.

Great song

The lion refers to the Lion of Judah, which appeared on the old royal Ethiopian flag, and represents Haile Selassie, the former Ethiopian emperor whom.

Reggae and reggaeton is sooooo different

I can't lie listening to this really make me want to book a flight back home to Barbados because NY is way too hot & humid right now lol and "Iron Lion Zion" represents the 12 tribes of Judah the conquering lion and Rastas are the true children of Israel so dreadlocks are not just a hair style it represents that and Judaism of Ethiopia where that faith originated.

If I had Dreads I'd Shake'em.🇯🇲 Zion is the hill of Jerusalem where the city of David was built. Rasta it's a place of peace ✌

Love ya guys. Just an FYI: reggae is not reggaeton, the latter being a derivative of reggae. I think Bob Marley is reggae or roots and some dance hall.

The live video of this song is something else! Please react to the video of "Could You Be Loved". Great reaction as always fam!

You were write, Strong like a Lion in Heaven. Zion is Heaven

It means be strong in life always, no matter what....

This song is about Emperor Haile Selassie’s forced exile from Ethiopia by Italy during WW2

@vita9010

Жыл бұрын

It's not about that

The great Bob Marley!

Like being strong in your convictions here on earth

Exodus~The Heathen Hypocrites 7”single Natty Dread~Lively up Yourself Burnin”~Small axe (written about his dad) Burnin”~Rastaman Chant You can’t go wrong with these

A slave running back to africa, Ethiopia today to live out as a christian in the shadow of the first african apostle he was a true man of goodness

This is Gospel Music. Iron Lion Zion is a very Spiritual thing. Bob is trying to introduce us to The Messiah through music. Bob is always talking about The Conquering Lion for the Tribe of Judah, which is Yeshua (Jesus). Bob was always talking about the Book of Revelation, which was dictated to the Apostle John by The Messiah. Bob was considered by many to be a Prophet and/or a messenger, and used his music as his weapon. "One good thing about music is when it hits you feel no pain."

Hi ,i'm CostaRican i like your videos,please watch high tide or low tide to Bob Marley

A lot of people don’t know that Bob’s Dad was white. In fact, there is a large population of Irish in Jamaica. The union between these two people gave us a worldwide treasure known as Bob Marley. It’s all love.

@pauldavis7362

2 жыл бұрын

Um no..alot of people DO know this...its never been hidden knowledge

@bennettmusiccollective3218

2 жыл бұрын

@@pauldavis7362 Where did I say it was hidden knowledge? Most ppl assume when first exposed to him or his music, that he is purely Jamaican.

I think he’s saying I have to be strong , remember he was shot in an attempted assassination, because of his political support for a Jamaican politician.

Being from England and more precisely from London, we’ve heard all Bob Marley songs many times. I guess maybe there is a more Jamaican / Caribbean heritage over hear. Probably got to do with being part of the British commonwealth

This brother get right the Bob Marley One Love movie explain it.

Beautiful

do something like coming in from the cold

its about being a strong black man running from white oppression

Please do concrete jungle from the old gray whistle test live

Frankie lymon - Goody Goody

Ay it's Cody.. You guys still havnt reacted to" its hard to understand" by classified and i requested it a long time ago lol

He talking about King of Kings Lord of Lords Emperor Haile Selassie I of Ethiopia 🇪🇹 🇪🇹🇪🇹🇪🇹🇪🇹🇪🇹 Lion represents the lamb which is Haile Selassie Zion is Addis Ababa Ethiopia capital

Guilty Conscience by Ginger if you want good feelings 👌🏽 And reggaeton came a long time after this song, so…

Im nog from the bijbel , bit hé Bas saved my life

React to some of his less poplítea songs like “concrete jungle “ really good lyrics

React to Peter Tosh, "Legalise It".

Zion is the mountain of god and a lion is strong like iron

He was a deep hardcore christian

React to radio by rammstein... it wil surprise you

React Joby jay a Jamaican artist please

What do I have to do to get you all to review Clay Walker "Fore She Was Momma"? Can I cashapp?

A reaction to Bob Marley war would be way appropriate right about now

The regueatton feel?

Another great song is Natty Dread.

should be up north today happy canada my us friends canada will light it up today coved stopped us for 2 years the music line up today live in in Ottawa canada s capital Toronto is but today drinking in public is ok

Can y'all please react to... Mango & Mike Jones-cuttin. 💜💙💜

Rastafari live 6/2/2024.... happy birth day, black prophet hon. Robert Nesta

React to Chronix, "I Can".

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❤👍

I wanna see a reaction to BADDA by INFAMOUSIZAK. (2022) Song of the summer and the year. (Add to the summer playlist)

Please react to bob Marley - Rebel music

Ion means tough or iron in euro English tough like a lion in zion

Wait wait wait , first time !!!!! Nooooo ......come on man!!!! What about zion train?

Lion of Judah, it is biblical

Marley tried to stay out of politics but after calling for a stop to the political violence in late 1970s in Jamaica he was seen to have made a political stance , no doubt he was seen as potential unifying force that could not be tolerated by a corrupt and crime ridden system where drug cartels owned politicians the police and gang war fair was rife . Just like MLK Marley was seen as a unifying threat by a corrupt system .

Bob marely told the truth so the system and they were after him because of that basically. You tell the truth then you get silenced. You got to listen to his songs

I love all your reactions 🍿👀👀 Can you react to "El Pinche Oso - Enchalequence" please? Amo sus reacciones, me encantaría que pudieran reaccionar :)))

I paid enough as OLSKOOLDANNIB to say to react to JUAN GABRIEL - QUERIDA