Babylon System
Bob Marley · Songs Of Freedom: Anniversary Edition [2006]
We refuse to be
What you wanted us to be
We are what we are
That's the way it's going to be, if you don't know
You can't educate I
For no equal opportunity
Talking about my freedom
People freedom and liberty
Yeah, we've been trodding on
The winepress much too long
Rebel, Rebel
We've been trodding on the
Winepress much too long, Rebel
Babylon System is the Vampire
Sucking the children day by day
Me say the Babylon System is the Vampire
Sucking the blood of the sufferers
Building church and university
Deceiving the people continually
Me say them graduating thieves and murderers
Look out now
Sucking the blood of the sufferers
Tell the children the truth
Tell the children the truth
Tell the children the truth right now
Come on and tell the children the truth
(repeat)
'Cause we've been trodding on
The winepress much too long
Got to Rebel, Got to Rebel Now
We've been taken for granted
Much too long, Rebel
(repeat)
From the very day we left the shores
Of our father's land
We've been trampled on, oh now
Now we know everything we got to rebel
Somebody got to pay for the work
We've done, Rebel
What you wanted us to be
We are what we are
That's the way it's going to be, if you don't know
You can't educate I
For no equal opportunity
Talking about my freedom
People freedom and liberty
Yeah, we've been trodding on
The winepress much too long
Rebel, Rebel
We've been trodding on the
Winepress much too long, Rebel
Babylon System is the Vampire
Sucking the children day by day
Me say the Babylon System is the Vampire
Sucking the blood of the sufferers
Building church and university
Deceiving the people continually
Me say them graduating thieves and murderers
Look out now
Sucking the blood of the sufferers
Tell the children the truth
Tell the children the truth
Tell the children the truth right now
Come on and tell the children the truth
(repeat)
'Cause we've been trodding on
The winepress much too long
Got to Rebel, Got to Rebel Now
We've been taken for granted
Much too long, Rebel
(repeat)
From the very day we left the shores
Of our father's land
We've been trampled on, oh now
Now we know everything we got to rebel
Somebody got to pay for the work
We've done, Rebel
Babylon System - Bob Marley
Released on the 2006 anniversary edition of Songs Of Freedom, 'Babylon System' stands as a powerful testament to Bob Marley's enduring commitment to political consciousness. The track exemplifies the reggae genre's ability to blend rhythmic depth with urgent social commentary, addressing themes of oppression and systemic injustice. As part of Marley's broader catalog of protest music, the song reinforces his role as a global voice for liberation. Its inclusion on this curated collection highlights the enduring relevance of his work, which continues to inspire listeners worldwide through its unapologetic message and melodic strength.