One Love/People Get Ready
Bob Marley · Exodus
Let's get together and feel all right
Hear the children crying (One love)
Hear the children crying (One heart)
Sayin', "Give thanks and praise to the Lord and I will feel all right."
Sayin', "Let's get together and feel all right."
Whoa, whoa, whoa, whoa
Let them all pass all their dirty remarks (One love)
There is one question I'd really love to ask (One heart)
Is there a place for the hopless sinner
Who has hurt all mankind just to save his own?
Believe me
One love, one heart
Let's get together and feel all right
As it was in the beginning (One love)
So shall it be in the end (One heart)
Alright, "Give thanks and praise to the Lord and I will feel all right."
"Let's get together and feel all right."
One more thing
Let's get together to fight this Holy Armageddon (One love)
So when the Man comes there will be no, no doom (One song)
Have pity on those whose chances grow thinner
There ain't no hiding place from the Father of Creation
Sayin', "One love, one heart
Let's get together and feel all right."
I'm pleading to mankind (One love)
Oh, Lord (One heart) Whoa.
"Give thanks and praise to the Lord and I will feel all right."
Let's get together and feel all right.
(Repeat)
One Love/People Get Ready
One Love/People Get Ready stands as a defining moment in Bob Marley's discography, appearing on the landmark 1977 album Exodus. The track masterfully blends Marley's signature reggae rhythms with a spiritual message of unity and hope. By combining his own composition with elements of Curtis Mayfield's classic gospel song, Marley created a seamless anthem that resonates deeply within the reggae genre. This recording highlights his ability to synthesize different musical traditions into a cohesive sound that transcends cultural boundaries. As part of a celebrated body of work, the song reinforces Marley's status as a global icon who used music to advocate for peace and social justice. Its enduring popularity reflects the timeless nature of the message it conveys, securing its place as an essential piece of reggae history.