The Heathen
Bob Marley · Live At Miami 1980 [2001]
Rise up fallen fighters
Rise and take your stance again.
'Cause he who fight and run away
Live to fight another day.
Chorus
As a man sow, shall he reap
And I know that talk is cheap.
So the hotter the battle
Is the sweeter the victory.
Chorus
Rise up freedom fighters
Rise and take your stance again.
'Cause he who fight and run away
Live to fight another day.
Chorus
Rise and take your stance again.
'Cause he who fight and run away
Live to fight another day.
Chorus
As a man sow, shall he reap
And I know that talk is cheap.
So the hotter the battle
Is the sweeter the victory.
Chorus
Rise up freedom fighters
Rise and take your stance again.
'Cause he who fight and run away
Live to fight another day.
Chorus
The Heathen
Bob Marley's 'The Heathen' stands as a powerful testament to his commitment to Rastafarian spirituality and social justice. Recorded during his 1980 live sessions in Miami, the track captures the raw energy and acoustic depth characteristic of his later work. As a staple of his discography, the song reinforces themes of resistance against oppression and the call to reject worldly corruption in favor of divine truth. Its inclusion on the 'Live At Miami 1980' album highlights Marley's ability to deliver profound messages through dynamic performance, cementing his legacy as a global icon of reggae music who used his platform to advocate for peace and unity.