Name______​ Music 8_____ ​

Reggae Lyric Analysis

Part One: Read through the song lyrics located at the bottom of the assignment. Then, using complete sentences, answer the questions below:

Identify the song’s title: ______

Identify the song’s composer: ______

Read the lyrics two or three times. Write a brief summary (2-3 sentences) of what you ​ ​ think the song is about.

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List three words that stand out to you in the lyrics. ​ ​ 1. 2. 3.

Why do you think Bob wrote this song?

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Part Two: Go to the following page, then click on the video link to listen to the song: https://liveforlivemusic.com/news/bob-marley-redemption-song-video/

Using complete sentences, answer the questions below: Describe the mood/feeling/emotion of the song? ______

What one instrument is used in this song. Explain why you think he only used one instrument instead of a full band (electric bass/electric guitar/drums): ______

Do you think the music matches the words? Explain why or why not. ______

Did you like this song? Explain why or why not. ______

Redemption Song By

Old pirates, yes, they rob I, sold I to the merchant ships Minutes after they took I from the bottomless pit But my hand was made strong by the hand of the Almighty We forward in this generation triumphantly Won’t you help to sing these songs of freedom ‘Cause all I ever have Redemption songs Redemption: the act of saving or being saved from sin, error, or evil

Emancipate yourselves from mental slavery. None but ourselves can free our minds Have no fear for atomic energy ‘cause none of them can stop the time How long shall they kill our prophets while we stand aside and look Some say it’s just a part of it - we’ve got to fulfill the book Won’t you help to sing these songs of freedom ‘Cause all I ever have Redemption songs