Iron Lion Zion

Bob Marley

About Iron Lion Zion

"Iron Lion Zion" is a song written and recorded in April 1973 or 1974 by Jamaican singer-songwriter Bob Marley. It was first released posthumously on 7 September 1992 on the Songs of Freedom box set, reaching number 5 in the UK Singles Chart. A remixed version was released as a single and later included in 1995 on Natural Mystic: The Legend Lives On.


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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, (Iron Lion Zion) Iron like a Lion in Zion
(Running like a fugitive) Iron like a Lion in Zion (Iron Lion Zion), Iron like a Lion in Zion

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Bob Marley

Nesta Robert Marley OM (6 February 1945 – 11 May 1981), more widely and commonly known as Bob Marley, was a Jamaican singer-songwriter and musician. He was the rhythm guitarist and lead singer for the ska, rocksteady and reggae band Bob Marley & The Wailers (1963–1981). Marley remains the most widely known and revered performer of reggae music, and is credited with helping spread both Jamaican music and the Rastafari movement to a worldwide audience. more »

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Written by: Bob Marley

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10 facts about this song

Release Date
The song "Iron Lion Zion" by Bob Marley was posthumously released in 1992, over a decade after the singer's demise in 1981.
Origin of the Song
This song was first recorded in 1973 during the sessions for the album "Burnin".
Meaning
Marley was a follower of the Rastafarian faith and the song "Iron Lion Zion" is a reflection of his beliefs. The Iron Lion is a symbol for Haile Selassie, the former Emperor of Ethiopia, who is seen as a messianic figure in the faith.
Chart Success
Despite being a posthumous release, "Iron Lion Zion" was a significant commercial success. It topped the UK Singles Chart.
Remix
It is remixed with recordings dating more than a decade later by the I Threes, songs backing vocalists, which include Marley's widow Rita Marley.
Versions
Multiple versions of "Iron Lion Zion" have been released, including both the original recording and a remix by the Marley family.
Album Inclusion
It was included in the album "Songs of Freedom", a posthumous album released in 1992 which is a four-disc box-set compilation comprising of Marley's greatest hits, unreleased tracks, and rarities.
Accompanying Video
The song also had an animated music video released, featuring a heroic lion and other African animals.
Cultural Impact
The song has been used in multiple films and documentaries, extending its cultural impact beyond the world of music.
Format Diversity
The single was released in multiple formats including 7", 12", cassette, and CD formats, all featuring the 7" mix, 12" mix and an instrumental dub.

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