I thought this theory might be right, but the song was written in 1973 or 74 and Marley was shot (along with his wife and manager) in 1976. (They all recovered, by the way.)
I thought this theory might be right, but the song was written in 1973 or 74 and Marley was shot (along with his wife and manager) in 1976. (They all recovered, by the way.)
Other comments relating the lyrics to Rastafarian beliefs and symbolism appear to be correct.
Other comments relating the lyrics to Rastafarian beliefs and symbolism appear to be correct.
Honestly people, it's simple... The song’s referring to the assassination attempt on Bob's life and his following escape from Jamaica to the US.
I thought this theory might be right, but the song was written in 1973 or 74 and Marley was shot (along with his wife and manager) in 1976. (They all recovered, by the way.)
I thought this theory might be right, but the song was written in 1973 or 74 and Marley was shot (along with his wife and manager) in 1976. (They all recovered, by the way.)
Other comments relating the lyrics to Rastafarian beliefs and symbolism appear to be correct.
Other comments relating the lyrics to Rastafarian beliefs and symbolism appear to be correct.