Discover the story of the song > Marcus Garvey – Burning Spear

The lyrics are about how no one remembers Marcus Garvey, an important figure in black history. The protagonist lists other famous people who are remembered but says that Garvey has been forgotten. They compare Garvey's fate to John the Baptist, who was also killed, and implore people to remember him. The chorus repeats throughout the song, emphasizing the message that Garvey has been forgotten.