Iron Lion Zion

Bob Marley · Songs Of Freedom: Anniversary Edition [2006]

I am on the rock and then I check a stock

I have to run like a fugitive, to save the life I live

Im gonna be iron like a lion in zion

Im gonna be iron like a lion in zion



Iron lion zion

Im on the run but I aint got no gun

See they want to be the star

So they fighting tribal war

And they saying iron like a lion in zion

Iron like a lion in zion



Iron lion zion



Im on the rock, (running and you running)

I take a stock, (running like a fugitive)

I had to run like a fugitive, just to save the life I live

Im gonna be iron like a lion in zion

Im gonna be iron like a lion in zion



Iron lion zion, iron lion zion, iron lion zion



Iron like a lion in zion, iron like a lion in zion

Iron like a lion in zion

Iron Lion Zion

Bob Marley's "Iron Lion Zion" stands as a powerful testament to his commitment to Pan-African unity and resistance against colonial oppression. Recorded for the 2006 anniversary edition of "Songs Of Freedom," the track channels the same fiery spirit found in his earlier works like "Exodus" and "Natty Dread." Through its rhythmic delivery and Marley's impassioned vocals, the song calls upon the people of Africa to stand together, rejecting division and embracing a shared heritage. It reflects the broader themes of liberation and dignity that permeate his discography, serving as an enduring anthem for those seeking freedom from systemic injustice.