Redemption Song By Bob Marley

This song was written during what was hoped to be an ending point for the war, and directly refences an event that had happened earlier that year. This event was Operation Homecoming, dated February 12, 1973, which was supposed to bring home almost 600 prisoners of war. However, it’s main point is the inability of soldiers returning from war to re-adjust to domestic life. It worked to emphasize the terrible illness many soldiers were going through, and to further condone the return of American troops. This song, while not terrible popular, succeeded in reaching those who were willing to protest the war and empathize with the returning veterans, especially the African Americans who were disproportionately hurt in the

Popular singer Elton John once said; “music has healing power; it has the ability to take people out of themselves for a few hours”, and for most, music is the portal to an out of body experience. African American lyricists especially have been found to use the art of music to escape the real world, commencing from the slavery era and onward. The blues song titled The Tracks of My Tears does just that; expresses the ability to remove your soul from a treacherous reality. Similarly, the lyrics from popular modern songs, written by black artists, speak volumes about what is presently going on in the country, parallel to the way African American slavery songs did. Music written at an earlier period have been found to correlate to music of the past through providing strong emotion toward present day commentary.

A Christmas Carol begins with the information that Marley, business partner and co-owner of ‘Scrooge and Marley’ counting house has been dead for 7 years. The other half of the business owner, Scrooge; however, was very much alive and continued the business. Scrooge has sharp and angular aged features and a stiff walk. No one in particular cares about him and he makes it apparent that they know he does not as well. To certify this description of him, when his nephew greets him with a “Merry Christmas”, Scrooge mutters a “Bah Humbug” and quickly dismisses his excitement for the holiday. He thinks that Christmas is a waste of money and finding another year has passed by and one is no richer. A similar exchange occurs with another man.

In the article “That’s Why I’m Marching”: Mobilizing African Americans for War,” The authors have summarized the story behind the music “Freedom Road.” During this time African Americans were told they had to participate in the WWII and fight for their country; meanwhile, they were segregated (“ Mobilizing African Americans for War,” Par.1). Despite the segregation, African Americans still served for their country (“Mobilizing African Americans for War,” Par. 2). During the war, African American leaders had to remind their people that this was their country and they lived here too. Hughes also hoped that during the war the racism would weaken outside of the war. This is when he introduced his poem to Josh white to produce the music. This song represented the march for ending racism and gaining equality (“ Mobilizing African Americans for War,” Par.3). In both the “political and the cultural” standards, during World War II Black the American society was challenged by the black people to equalize their participation in their society. The lyrics of “Freedom Road” is an attraction to end racism and beginning of equality. In the lyrics, it says, “There’s room in this plan for every race, Some folk think that freedom just ain’t right, Those are the very people I want to fight.” This lyric is speaking out to the people to notice their fight for freedom. Moreover, After the World War II, the

While many artists can reach the level of musical icons during their recording time, a few continue to remain relevant after they have died, and even fewer can touch peoples hearts and souls with as much power today as when they were alive, Bob Marley is one such artist. As Robert Palmer wrote for Marley’s induction into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, “ No one in rock and roll has left a musical legacy that matters more or one that matters in such fundamental ways.” A few years ago while I was at a fast food restaurant, there were two women behind the counter, one younger and one older. While waiting for my order I overheard the younger woman confiding in the older woman about some life issues that she was going through at the time.

Artists have throughout history conveyed their thoughts, experiences, and opinions through their songs, whether these were for better or worse. In 1970, an artist by the name of Edwin Starr released his song, “War.” In 1971, Marvin Gaye released his song, “What’s Going On.” In 1965, P.F. Sloan released his song, “Eve of Destruction.” In 1963, Bob Dylan released his song, “Blowing in the Wind.” The artists wrote, recorded, and released these songs with the purpose to express their feelings of dislike against war, especially the Vietnam War and the racial wars occurring within America concurrently. The four songs listed above were all around the same era of time and were written, recorded, and inspired by the major events that occurred in

Picture yourself in a field, blinded by the burning sun, sore and tired, angry because life gave you the share of being a slave who harvests crops at the tip of a whip. Then someone would call out in an emotive and slow rhythm a song that gave you strength. The more and more others

It is a useful source because the article is on a credible website. This source covers more about racism in his life than just his boxing career. The information is reliable because it is on a credible website that lists the information correctly. It is an objective but biased source because it only has one point of view by the one author. The goal of the source is discuss racism in Johnson’s life and how he dealt with

We live in world where music and art can express feelings and even express situations such as racism and terrorism. Racism is practically the most talked about issue in songs due to happening every day. One of the most famous speech and influencers in the world was “I have a dream” by Martin Luther King Jr. King states in the speech “I have a dream that my four little children will one day live in a nation where they will not be judged by the color of their skin but by the content of their character”. Whites and color people did not get along due to their skin color differences. This made hate each other but many others like Martin Luther King just wanted peace and love. Therefore the following artists Shakur, and Mathers, Bob Marley, John Lennon and The Black Eyed Peas all wrote songs to protest against racism and terrorism to unite the world.

They got part of their identity back mentally, physically and emotionally. This is a marvellous adventure story and thriller, celebrating the courage and the resilience of the human heart from my perspective of the inspirational story.The song “Redemption” written by bob Marley relates to oppression and deliverance of African slaves, who were about the deliverance of African slaves, who were brought from Africa to America. The theme of “identity” outlines the beauty of the redemption of people after oppression and composed to the malicious events experience through the oppression also. The main purpose of this song is the beauty of the redemption of people after the cruelty of what happened in the times of when they were

The message an artist delivers can be a double-edged sword depending on the artist and the frame of mind that went behind of the making of the song. Many artists can convey a peaceful message when facing society. For example, artist Bob Marley constantly promoted equal coexistence that has been referred to time and time again as to how music can encourage a more accepting society. On the other hand, some artists believe that reaching social stability is with aggressive, physical movements that require backlashing at all oppressors. This destructive state of mind can cause more harm than good,

Another very popular song which was used as an anti-war song was Joe McDonald’s “Feel Like I’m Fixing To Die” . This was a very popular and catchy song which was even performed it at Woodstock. He had the entire crowd singing along and clapping. The course of the song showed that people didn’t really understand what they were fighting for and why it was the United States responsibility. “And it's one, two, three, what are we fighting for? Don't ask me, I don't give a damn, Next stop is Vietnam; and it's five, six, seven, Open up the pearly gates, Well there ain't no time to wonder why, Whoopee! We're all gonna

“Where Have All The Flowers Gone?” by Pete Seeger became a popular anti-war protest song during the 1960s. This song did not only protest against the Vietnam War but also made their generation more aware about the global problems. Songs like “Not Ready to Make Nice” by Dixie chicks about freedom of speech was written after they received death threats for singing against the Iraq war, protests against the violation of human rights. But music is not only used to protest, it is also used to give hope and optimism. “We Shall Overcome”, a song sung by Guy Carawan together with the Montgomery Gospel Trio and the Nashville Quartet, is perhaps the best known example of civil rights song. Instead of blaming the government, this song registered a feeling of hope and faith among African-Americans during the civil rights movement.

Personally, one of my all-time favorite songs is “Africa” by Toto, which is featured on his self-titled and fourth album Toto: IV. This song is one of my favorites because it brings me a sense of nostalgia as I used to listen to this song all of the time as a child. Now, despite there being no actual reason behind liking the song besides its nostalgic effects, I absolutely adore it, and every time this song comes on, I get super excited and sing along no matter where I am. I could be out in public, which has happened before, and I will immediately stop when “Africa” comes on and begin to sing the song at the top of my lungs because it is just so catchy and it brings me back to the good old days when things were much simpler. One specific interpretation of the song that I believe could be taken to heart and represent me is that the song is actually about cleansing (i.e. the rain) and going back to the origins of life, or in this case Africa, to where life began for this man so that he could start over and get away from the world for a while. This, I feel, represents me in that sometimes I wish I could get away from the world and technology for a bit too, and like I addressed earlier go back to much simpler times, but that’s just one perspective of the song as it has been interpreted in many different ways.

It is a sin for anyone to destroy, in a blink of an eye, what they have been working on for months or even years. Therefore, one should always face the hardships with a strong will, hold their head up high when facing an upcoming storm, because that is the only way they can survive the war that is life. Right towards the end of the song, there is an extremely empowering line that says “this road never looked so lonely, this house doesn’t burn down slowly to ashes” which stands as a reminder that right when the challenge becomes harder, one should never forget what they are fighting for and simply give up. The amount of determination reflected in this line is the reason why I listen to this song whenever I feel defeated by the obstacles. It comes to spark the flame of determination in my heart when I consider backing