He seems to believe that through all the pain and agony of the slaves, his generation will be able to make a difference. Evidence of this is found in the lines “We advance in generation / Triumphantly” (Marley 3-4). This strictly means that the descendants of Africans have had the opportunity to redress and improve the prospects that their ancestors never had. Redemption Song is Bob Marley's most personal song as it is the only song Bob composed without the support of a backing band. An acoustic guitar was the only instrument used, which serves to further enhance the mood of the song. The quality of Marley's voice was very raspy, very much in keeping with the tumultuous period of his life at that time. Overall, “Redemption Song” is an incredibly amazing song that is about not only African slaves but everyone else who was oppressed. Bob Marley's main point in this song is that ultimately it is up to the oppressed to determine their freedom and destiny and that is why it resonated with me. With humans we are in a constant struggle and only through will can we escape captivity. I would definitely hear this performance again, it's an anthem to a failing society and a song of upliftment on days when it feels like there is no society.