"Exodus" is the iconic title track from Bob Marley & The Wailers' 1977 album of the same name. It is a revolutionary anthem that blends reggae with funk and disco elements, serving as a call for spiritual and physical liberation. The song is composed in the key of A minor. It is characterized by a "pulsating," "liquid-y" bass line, prominent horn blasts, and a persistent, "surging" rhythmic riff that gives it a sense of perpetual motion. Critics have described it as a "scorching mash-up" that moved Marley’s sound toward a more international, accessible production style. Biblical Imagery: The song parallels the Old Testament story of Moses leading the Israelites out of Egypt with the Rastafarian hope of being led to a spiritual "Fatherland" (Zion/Africa). Personal Exile: The title reflects Marley's own "exodus" from Jamaica to London following a December 1976 assassination attempt. The lyrics were partly a response to Jamaican Prime Minister Michael Manley’s campaign slogan "We know where we're going".