Jah live! Children yeah!
Jah-Jah live! Children yeah
Jah live! Children yeah!
Jah-Jah live! Children yeah
The truth is an offense but not a sin!
Is he who laugh last, children! Is he who win
Is a foolish dog bark at a flying bird!
One sheep must learn, children! To respect the shepherd!
Jah live! Children yeah!
Jah-Jah live! Children yeah
Jah live! Children yeah
Jah-Jah live! Children yeah, Jah!
Fools sayin’ in their heart
Rasta your God is dead
But I and I know Jah! Jah!
Dreaded it shall be dreaded and dread
Jah live! Children yeah!
Jah-Jah live! Children yeah
Jah live! Children yeah
Jah-Jah live! Children yeah
Let Jah a-rise!
Now that the enemies are scattered
Let Jah a-rise!
The enemies, the enemies are scattered
Jah live! Children yeah!
Jah-Jah live! Children yeah
Jah live! Children yeah
Jah-Jah live!
The Enduring Message of Faith in “Jah Live”
“Jah Live” by Bob Marley is a powerful anthem that celebrates unwavering faith and resilience in the face of doubt. The lyrics are a direct response to those who question the presence and power of Jah, the Rastafarian term for God. Marley reassures listeners that, despite skepticism and adversity, the spiritual force of Jah is alive and ever-present. Through metaphors like the “foolish dog” and the “sheep,” he emphasizes the wisdom of humility and the importance of trusting in divine guidance. The repeated chorus acts as both a declaration and a rallying cry, uniting listeners with the affirmation that Jah lives on, inspiring hope and strength in turbulent times.
Song Credits
- Artist: Bob Marley
- Songwriters: Bob Marley
- Release Year: 1975
- Label: Island Records