Rastaman Live Up
Bob Marley · Confrontation
Congoman live up, Bingyman don't give up
Keep your culture, don't be afraid
Of the vulture, grow your dreadlock
Don't be afraid of the wolfpack
Rastaman live up, Bingyman don't give up
Congoman live up, Bongoman don't give up
David slew Goliath with a sling and a stone
Samson slew the philistines with a donkey jawbone
Iyaman live up, Rastaman don't give up
Bingyman live up, Congoman don't give up
Trodding thru creation, in a irie meditation
Seen many visions, in a this yah armageddon
Rastaman live up, Congoman don't give up
Rastaman live up, Natty Dread no give up
Saw it in the beginning
So shall it be in this iwa (time)
And they fallen in confusion
Well a just a step from Babel Tower
Rastaman live up, Congoman no give up (Repeat)
Grow your dreadlocks
Don't be afraid of the wolf pack
A tell you, one man a walking
And a billion man a sparking
Rastaman live up, Bingyman don't give up
Don't give up, don't give up, don't give up
Rastaman Live Up
Bob Marley's "Rastaman Vibration" (often titled "Rastaman Live Up" in certain releases) is a vibrant reggae track that captures the spirit of Rastafarian culture and the call to live authentically. Released on the 1983 album Confrontation, the song features a driving rhythm and Marley's distinctive vocal delivery, urging listeners to embrace their true selves and reject societal constraints. As a staple of his discography, it reflects the broader themes found in works like Exodus and Natty Dread, focusing on unity, spiritual awakening, and resistance against oppression. The recording stands as a testament to Marley's ability to blend political messaging with infectious musical energy, making it a defining piece of reggae history that continues to resonate globally.