I am on the rock and then I check a stock
I have to run like a fugitive to save the life I live
I’m gonna be iron like a lion in Zion
I’m gonna be iron like a lion in Zion
Iron Lion Zion
I’m on the run but I ain’t 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
I’m 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
I’m gonna be iron like a lion in Zion
I’m 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
Strength and Resilience in the Face of Adversity
“Iron Lion Zion” by Bob Marley is a powerful anthem of perseverance and inner strength. The recurring motif of being “iron like a lion in Zion” reflects Marley’s unbreakable spirit and his determination to overcome hardship. The lyrics speak to running like a fugitive and facing ongoing struggles, yet the resolve to be as strong as iron and as fearless as a lion remains unshaken. Zion, a biblical reference often associated with hope and spiritual homeland, further emphasizes the pursuit of freedom against all odds. Marley’s message is both personal and universal, urging listeners to stand firm and resist oppression, no matter the circumstances.
Song Credits
- Artist: Bob Marley
- Songwriters: Bob Marley
- Release Year: 1992
- Label: Island Records