They say the sun shines for all
But in some people world, it never shine at all. Mm-mm-mm
They say love is a stream that will find its course
I mean some people think life is a dream
So they making matters worse
But no matter what the crisis is
No matter what the crisis is
Doing it, doing it, doing your thing
(Give Jah all the thanks and praises!)
Giving it, giving it, giving it, giving it
(Give Jah all the thanks and praises!)
So – so – so much have been said, so little (been done) a little been done
They still killing – killing the people
And they – and they having (having their fun) – having-a – having-a lots of fun
Killing the people, oo-yoo! – (having fun) having their fun!
They just want to be the leader
In the house of the rising sun
But no matter what the crisis is
Oh, no, oh, no no – (no what the crisis is) no what the crisis is
Do your – live it up, live it up, live it up, live it up! (Give Jah all the thanks and praises!)
Live it up, live it up, live it up, live it up! (Give Jah all the thanks and praises!)
They say the sun shines for all
But in some people world, it never shine at all. (Mm-mm-mm)
They say love is a stream that will find its course (Never ever)
Some people think life is a dream
So they, so they making matters worse (making matters worse)
No matter what the crisis is
No matter what the crisis is
Do it
Do your – live it up, live it up, live it up, live it up! (Give Jah all the thanks and praises!)
Live it up, live it up, live it up, live it up! (Give Jah all the thanks and praises!)
(Give Jah all the thanks and praises!)
(Give Jah all the thanks and praises!)
(Give Jah all the thanks and praises!)
(Give Jah all the thanks and praises!)
Finding Light Amid Crisis
Bob Marley’s “Crisis” delivers a powerful social commentary wrapped in soulful reggae rhythms. The song opens with the profound observation that, while the sun is said to shine for all, there are many for whom light and opportunity never arrive. Marley uses this metaphor to highlight global inequality and the struggles endured by marginalized communities. The lyrics contrast hope—embodied in love and faith—with the harsh realities of violence and indifference.
Resilience and Faith
Despite the ongoing hardships, Marley encourages listeners to persevere and “give Jah all the thanks and praises.” His call to “live it up” serves as both a rallying cry for resilience and a reminder to embrace gratitude, even in hard times. By blending messages of hope with sharp social critique, Marley urges us to take action rather than accept injustice as an unchangeable part of life.
Song Credits
Artist: Bob Marley
Songwriters: Bob Marley
Release Year: 1978