Meaning of Buffalo Soldier lyrics by Bob Marley & The Wailers

December 21, 2022

The song "Buffalo Soldier" by Bob Marley & The Wailers tells the story of the African slaves who were brought to the United States and forced to fight in the US military. The lyrics speak of how they were taken from their home and "fighting on arrival, fighting for survival". The song also contains the refrain "woy yoy yoy, woy yoy-yoy yoy" which adds to the African vibe and speaks to the suffering and struggle of the slaves, who were forced to fight in a strange, alien land. The song is ultimately a celebration of strength and resilience, and a reminder of the African roots of the Buffalo Soldiers, as well as a reminder of the atrocities of the slave trade.

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