War

Bob Marley · Bob Marley Box Set [2011]

Until the philosophy which hold one race

Superior and another inferior

is finally and permanently discredited and abandoned

Everywhere is war, me say war.



That until there are no longer first class

and second class citizens af any nation

Until the color of a man's skin

is of no more significance than the color of his eyes

Me say war.



That until the basic human rights are equally

guaranteed to all, without regard to race

A dis a war.



That until that day

the dream of lasting peace, world citizenship

rule of international morality

will remain in but a fleeting illusion

to be pursued, but never attained

Now everywhere is war, war.



And until the ignoble and unhappy regimes

that hold our brothers in Angola, in Mozambique,

South Africa sub-human bondage

have been toppled, utterly destroyed

Well, everywhere is war, me say war.



War in the east, war in the west

war up north, war down south

war, war, rumours of war.



And until that day, the African continent

will not know peace, we Africans will fight

we find it necessary and we know we shall win

as we are confident in the victory.



Of good over evil, good over evil, good over evil

Good over evil, good over evil, good ever evil.

War - Bob Marley

Bob Marley's 'War' stands as a cornerstone of reggae music, addressing the systemic injustices and violence plaguing Jamaica and the wider world. Recorded during the height of his international fame, the track exemplifies his ability to blend rhythmic depth with urgent social commentary. The song was included on the 2011 compilation 'Bob Marley Box Set,' preserving its legacy alongside other seminal works like 'Exodus' and 'Natty Dread.' Through its powerful message, the recording remains a timeless anthem for peace and justice, reflecting Marley's enduring influence on global consciousness and the genre's evolution.