"Get Up, Stand Up" is a song by Bob Marley and The Wailers that advocates for the equality and rights of all people. The song speaks to the injustice experienced by people due to racism, poverty, and other forms of social and economic inequality. The lyrics implore people to fight for their own rights and to not give up the fight. LYRICS: PUBLIC ENEMY - GET UP STAND UP. This song don’t give a damn. If the rhymes don’t fit. Beat don’t bounce. If the dj quit. This song. Don’t give a damn. If you can’t sing to dance to it. Can’t romance to it. I been walkin' with my face turned to the sun. Weight on my shoulders, a bullet in my gun. Oh, I got eyes in the back of my head just in case I have to run. I do what I can when I can while I can [Bridge] There's a winner, inside you Just waiting to answer the call (Answer the call, I said answer the call) You heard the voice (now make your choice) Now make the choice You've got to follow Won't you stand up. Stand up. Stand up. Won't you stand up and use your voice? When the walls fall all around you. When your hope has turned to dust. Let the sound of love surround you. Beat like a heart in each of us. Won't you stand up. [Breakdown] Remind me how it used to be Pictures in frames of kisses on cheeks And say you want me, yeah-yeah And then you say [Chorus] I want you for worse or for better (Worse or for better) I In 2021, audiences can now listen to Bob Marley's hits, thanks to the world premiere of Get Up, Stand Up! The Bob Marley Story at the Lyric Theatre. The Jamaican singer is considered to be one of the pioneers of reggae and ska, with Arinzé Kene originating the role of the legendary artist. Kene said it is "not only an honour to be able to Get up, stand up, Stand up for your rights. Get up, stand up, Don't give up the fight. OMtN9q2.