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Who sang Iron Lion Zion?

Bob Marley released the song Iron Lion Zion. Date of release: 1992.

Release date: 1992
Duration: 03:22
The story of the song ' Iron Lion Zion '

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The meaning of the song 'Iron Lion Zion ', based on the lyrics
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🎶 Iron Lion Zion song analysis
The protagonist finds himself in a difficult situation and has to run away to protect himself. He wants to be strong like a lion to survive. The others around him are fighting and causing trouble, but he just wants to be strong and survive. The song repeats the phrase "Iron like a Lion in Zion" to emphasize the protagonist's desire for strength and survival.

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Bob Marley - Short Biography

Robert Nesta Marley, Jamaican singer, musician and songwriter, was an icon in the music world. He is considered a pioneer of reggae, blending elements of reggae, ska and rocksteady, and his contributions to music have increased the visibility of Jamaican music worldwide. The infusion of spirituality into Marley's music earned him a reputation as a Rastafarian icon. He was also known for his controversial political views and support for democratic social reforms. After surviving an assassination attempt in 1976, Marley championed Pan-Africanism, supported the legalization of marijuana, and became a global figure in popular culture.
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"Iron Lion Zion" is a popular song written and recorded by Jamaican singer and songwriter Bob Marley in April 1973 or 1974. The song was first released after Bob Marley's death on September 7, 1992, in the box set Songs of Freedom. It quickly rose to number five on the UK Singles Chart and reached the top 10 in several other countries, including Belgium, Finland, France, Ireland, the Netherlands, Spain, Sweden and Switzerland. In addition, it reached #2 in New Zealand, #71 in Australia and #11 on the Billboard Modern Rock Tracks chart in the United States.

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