Many acts will try and invoke the spirit of Marley, and it is true Marley's influence on reggae is quite substantial. The lyrics of Marley embody the spirit and that spirit can be typified by a sensational quest for the downtrodden. Marley was half black and half white, so you could probably see that being bullied as a child led to upmost respect for the downtrodden. He was not an urbanised kid either he was from the rural areas of Jamaica. Probably bored out of his mind as a teenager. The spirit of Marley reflects the downtrodden overthrowing the oppressor. He was a socialist of course. Coupled with the Rastafarianism, which preaches to look out for your brothers from evil forces.
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