Peter Tosh - Downpressor Man (Audio)

Downpressor Man, from Peter Tosh's second studio album Equal Rights, originally released in 1977.
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About Equal Rights:
Equal Rights brought together Peter Tosh's dedications to the revolutionary movements growing in Africa, and the mysticism and wonders of his personal growth as a prophet, poet, preacher and world-class musical trailblazer. The album included a number of songs that became human rights anthems over the next two decades: Get Up, Stand Up, Downpressor Man, African, Apartheid, and the title tune.
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Lyrics:
Downpressor man
Where you gonna run to
Downpressor man
Where you gonna run to
Downpressor man
Where you gonna run to
All along that day
You gonna run to the sea
But the sea will be boiling
When you run to the sea
The sea will be boiling
The sea will be boiling
All along that day
You gonna run to the rocks
The rocks will be melting

[@queenofpunt]

I'm a 24 year old East-African girl (Somali Ethiopian 🇸🇴🇪🇹) . I live abroad because we had to flee our home country (civil war) Peter's music has helped me with alot. I am truly touched by Peter Tosh's music and im so grateful for it. His made me smile time and time again in my childhood till now. Thank you Peter for making a difference in my life. RIP .Thank you Jamaica for giving us so many influental artists. We love you.

[@yakiclone1]

hi

[@ollirasp4597]

👍🏼 Ya man. Peter Tosh is a Legend. Greetingz from germany. One Love,.one world.

[@regnierdeherde1651]

Bless you.Hope the future will be bright for you.

[@queenofpunt]

@@regnierdeherde1651 Thank you, bless you too.

[@michaelmurage4788]

Irie ights sistren

[@geradoalt9350]

I am born in 1950. Last year i have visit jamaika Together with my doughter Shanthi, mother from Sri lanka When i met the locals i start to sing songs like that , Bob Marley and from all the others I Covered my eyes behind the sunglass. Tears were running down behind. It was the best journey in my live. I had visit some other places in that whole wide world. I am still a Hippie, but an old one. But still the same and that's good.❤😂

[@Blackgeoff1]

Hold onto your hippie-hood.. we were from a generation that was unique. Generations who came before us didn't make it, and those after us just dropped the ball. Keep groovin'

[@AmisH-q4h]

Should have been titled downpressor M.A.N. The Mechinized.Anthropic.Nemisis

[@Gunjafarmer]

Shot brother that's what's life's all about my bro jah bless

[@dexterpeart9058]

Greetings from Jamaica...Peter Tosh was a true revolutionary. He sang from the heart.. This album takes me places. I prefer absolute solitude when I listen to this album (just want to be alone and be one with the music).... Equal Rights, a great album Respect and blessings to all who are within earshot of this song..

[@jahrasta3977]

To Jah fullness,

[@jahrasta3977]

From new Zealand, one love to all, dreadout

[@mr.mhabvane6197]

The best reggae singer outshines Bob i have to say he is more believable in every lyric

[@viliameroqica8558]

Listened to this song 30 years ago....still listening in 2024.never gets old..

[@nellajames802]

I listened to it 44 years ago...every following year to date I love reggae❤

[@dons6820]

SAME! I'm 47 and was listening to Peter when i was a teenager...also Marley of course and Love me some Toots and the Maytals! Enjoy the tunes!

[@AaronGilfigir]

❤

[@paulanderson6309]

Awesome song as are many tireless others in the Tosh / Marley Genre , love it big time

[@rosangelacristinadossantos3721]

Nunca envelheceram! É eterna!

[@nancyroberts5136]

Went to his childhood home many years ago. Met his momma. So gracious. His tomb is in front of the home. Sad but truly memorable experience. RIP Peter.....

[@andrewpetrie5395]

I couldn't imagine..

[@antwandarellefenton]

❤❤❤

[@sellomphanya482]

2024 I'm listening this song with my brother Thapelo mphanya

[@jasonhunt7121]

I’m a 58 year old White American that has enjoyed Peter Tosh for 40+ years, and it gets better each time you listen to it!!!!

[@AmisH-q4h]

The message still rings true. Legalize 100% indiscriminate Cannabis use worldwide!

[@jameslyon351]

65 yr old White American continues to feel it for 40 years. One People, One Love.

[@pharmerdavid1432]

70 next year, saw the Wailers in mid-70s at Santa Monica Civic Auditorium (youtube has vids). Picture this: when the concert began the lights went out, and electricity filled the air! After a minute or two, when we could barely see movement on stage in the dark, suddenly at the middle of the stage a bright ember burned, then it suddenly disappeared stage left (or right?). Then the lights went on, the audience erupted in cheers, and Bob Marley blew-out his exhale of smoke (couldn't have been ganja, that was highly illegal back then)......!

[@givenmilandu3435]

This isn't just music it's something sacred with spiritual ingredients ❤🇿🇲🦋

[@johnsullivan1873]

Peter Tosh was a ferocious beast musically! Everything he touched represents near perfection & has & continues to change this world for the better one mind at a time. There may have been equals but no one has ever been Better than PT, especially in this genre. To top it off he was also a spiritually beautiful human being. A beautiful beast! Marley & Tosh, their likes shall not be seen again. Thanks to The Most High that I was alive to see it all!

[@pharmerdavid1432]

I was blessed to see Marley, can only wish to have seen Tosh - who was my favorite, but I love them both equally. They were brothers in arms, their weapon music.

[@hamdan13mohd]

From Africa Somalia I love Peter Tosh, part of my history. This is the song I love best All love Jamaica 🇸🇴🇯🇲

[@rhubarbtart]

Born in Ireland in 1985. Legend of a song.

[@mphotsotetsi7259]

Yeah the prophet of reggae himself what a pity he died through a barrel of a gun as if he was a criminal. I first listened to this album back in the day that was in 1981 when I was 15 years old. Today I'm 58 years old still feeling as if this album was released last year. May your soul rest in eternal peace Jah man, my prophet & long live here Ahoy Rastaman!

[@ritadamayanti2087]

Oi! From Bridgetown CA SGV/USA Original Skinhead SUBCULTURE... Much love to all of you's out there...Mr.AST

[@georgeevankovich3489]

Music is the key of many to heal the people of the world that are meek

[@vusimchunu5958]

Wanna visit Jamaica to see where is Prophet is resting. Through Jah, it will happen 😊

[@mongamelikweta9886]

The "Stepping Razor" . During the dark days of apartheid in South Africa, these songs like "equal rights and justice" inspired, uplifted us, encouraged us, comforted. We took solace that other Blacks overseas knew and cared about our struggle against an oppressive regime. Other reggae songs too. But nowadays!!!!!!!!!!!!!! What is happening in my country !!!

[@igorpurificacao1736]

Oll

[@husbandsonfollowerleader9133]

BLM= Boer Lives Matter Bantus love Marxism

[@ELGABACHOLOCO]

We have now had the United States of America completely destroyed and stolen from those who voted for the other guy another thing this is not about skin color it's about the human race being deceived by demons posing as humans of all colors

[@AG-wh3hu]

There was more to the game that eyes could see.. ...Ours..not GOD'S!!..

[@nicobester5512]

Exactly what was predicted and what you were fighting for....

[@Leon-ch5qz]

I have been listening to this song a lot lately. Especially with everything going on in the world now. Peter was awesomeness.

[@jasonarmes7639]

I've listened to this song from birth your right

[@2RiverPower]

Me too. Been playing this album and Burning Spear Man in the Hills on the way to work.

[@sunflowerjam3319]

They won't be able to hide much longer

[@spark5580]

Yeah I've always loved reage but I've been listening to alot of it lately

[@VictoriaPyle]

The time is upon us Pray for mercy for us all 🙏💙

[@anthonyelarde8919]

One of My Favorites!!January 21 2025 - Chicago Illinois USA 🇺🇸

[@loucat2779]

I can still see him strutting across the stage belting out Johnny B. Goode. What a performer. So Blessed to have the opportunity to see the Man.

[@EnricoOmodeoAtelierProduzioni]

We need more conscious reggae in this complicated present ! We miss you Peter

[@alexisdelgado8737]

I agree

[@billybradford8925]

If you are here in 2021 your going to be ok!!!!

[@trentjbee]

Trevor Hall, Mike Love, Satsang, Nahko. They are all amazing. The most reggae-esque is Mike Love.

[@Thegalacticgeneral]

We need more conscious people period.

[@zonwabelematseke9641]

Say that again m brother

[@stealthsadhu306]

Alive and loving Peter's work when it came out. As I love it now but thinking of Africa and so much else 50 years on I have to say, with Johnny Rotten, the problem is us, no longer any downpresser man. The problem is us.

[@CharlotteKealoha]

Yessah. Smoking the Kali weed while tuning in to this lyrics . Wat to go Peter.

[@arifmerghani7631]

Why is this man underrated that's bullshit .he just as good as Bob Marley this is an icon legend .the greatest singer of all time

[@fredvan6043]

No, he's not underrated, actually I'd say he's rather overrated...

[@AmisH-q4h]

Bob's English nose was more appealing.

[@ngakomaxmotabo6110]

One Friday afternoon after I and my colleagues closed shop at school, we sat beneath the veranda of the demoted principal's cottage and played this bro's music. People misconstrued our jubilation as celebrating the principal's misfortune. We danced and danced and danced at the same time downing some glasses of morula juice. This went on, it was in February of 1985, till the evening. Peter Tosh influenced me politically and inspired me to become an agent for change before the demise of apartheid. This Rasta brother plays timeless music, music that's everlasting. Pete is the best among the best. He is incomparable, Period.

[@winstonhughes-k2z]

Both Bob Marley who was like MLK (calmer ) (Peter was like Malcolm X Fearless ,straightforward) Both were messengers from God Different styles same message They along with others made the world better

[@cesterly4668]

Austin TX 1970's late had pleasure seeing Peter Tosh and band for concert... whole audience dancing up storm, ambiance was electrfying.

[@a1lover78]

The world need to listen,

[@lara8326]

The whole system here in America from Wall st to D.C needs to hear this message from Peter Tosh.

[@gilliansmith9141]

I thought of this song when they said that the DUMBs were being cleared out..

[@ChristopherCribbs]

They will

[@jepthawilliams8413]

They won't hear but they Will feel

[@ChristopherCribbs]

@@jepthawilliams8413 You may not hear, but you will sing

[@wallybonejengles5595]

Our time is coming not a matter of if but when

[@tsunami5596]

These powerful heartfelt lyrics will touch spirits until the end of times💯🔥

[@thomasdevaul911]

Amen

[@sweetpotato908]

This album is almost a bible but legalise it is just a masterclass album i seriously don't know what I will be growing up without that album🇬🇭

[@globalcetzen5271]

@sweetpotato908; If I may add a few words to your great comment, I shall start by saying that you are an insightful person to describe Peter’s album as an eternal spiritual asset… The fact is, Peter will forever remain #TheHighPriestOfReggae or as we say in Afrika, the Chief Priest. In our culture, a King without a Chief Priest is a King without spiritual fortification. A lot of people do not recognize the Brotherly love he shared with Bob. Peter was the high Priest who anointed Bob by teaching him how to play the guitar, which stimulated and unleashed the gifts of melody within him. He became King because he had the perfect High Priest. Rest in Power; Great Sons of Afrika, born in Jamaica. ✊🏾✊🏾✊🏾🇯🇲❤🇬🇭✊🏾✊🏾✊🏾

[@sweetpotato908]

@globalcetzen5271 my best albums are legalise it and bob uprising this 2 albums show us how spiritual this dudes where I know equal rights had mighty songs like I am that I am ,equal right and african but i think that Peter was at his best when he recorded legalise it the same with bob marley and his band the wailers when they did uprising Aston and carlton was unreal in that album.

[@gaylewhauwhau3972]

This Album is obviously Inspired from the Bible.❤❤

[@EranMiller-wi2is]

Reminds me of how real the struggle is... Just remember god is good and he is always with us that keep the faih. 1 Love.. Jah forever!

[@davidwilsonjunior]

That's some faith friend. Well done

[@dennistosh2694]

am from Belize and lately found out that am roots from the legend ! Dennis Tosh gratefull to know that i came from a legend and his every song makes my heart beat and skip a beat... grateful to know why i love reggae music and especially my root my legend Peter Tosh

[@gd9551]

Masterpiece .

[@mndenikissyrsa9204]

2025 Anyone Here...? Am from Republic of South Africa 🇿🇦

[@ruthjohnson9025]

Jamaica🇯🇲👍🏾

[@jerrardkhan4361]

Pietermaritzburg, South Africa always here...

[@chrissiemuraoka9417]

Hawaiian 🤙🏼 🌺

[@rosettejdca9073]

Southern California here originally from the island of Dominica 🇩🇲. This song came to mind when the news reported that the people in Pacific Palisades were abandoning their car running towards the sea from the raging fires going on 1/8/2025. Pray for those human beings affected by these Southern California fires happening right now! Perilous times we living in! Read the book of Revelation! Wake up real humans!

[@craykidatomic6139]

Mpumalanga.🇿🇦

[@isheanesudzimbanhete1579]

Im from Zimbabwe I listen reggae with my father

[@AmisH-q4h]

Let bodies of water boil and geo stones melt let Jah arise praise be!

[@AmisH-q4h]

Talking Armageddon end of days deviance

[@elvislevenston1616]

Peter Tosh is an African reggae Prophet singing for the poor man and for people that have no voice.He loved Africa.

[@patrickdelaney2299]

Tosh is the truth torn from Jah fabric

[@jamesmurtaugh4910]

For those of us over 60, Peter Tosh was the man. Jimmy Cliff opened the world's eyes, but Peter man, from the heart.

[@okoman]

Ageist!

[@David_P132]

well said.

[@ironworker5792]

Right you are brother!! Bigger man than Marley in my eyes. 🌴 🇯🇲🌴

[@jabarimakhoane1439]

​@@ironworker5792too many people are still suffering .

[@AmericanNazarite]

These lyrics are phenomenal, but the music on this track is pure genius. Wow!

[@eazy79dezz39]

Give a man the shivers child hood memories the black power days lots of good black music in the late 80s ..love from aboriginal Australia....

[@monsieurchavez4337]

Un chef d oeuvre . Angoissant car j ai vécu ce qu il décrit en traduisant . Étouffé par la vie et vivre l enfer sans echappatoirs

[@tatabelltv393]

Mi father this inna real life who still a listen tap een

[@georgeevankovich3489]

The spirit of GOD. Is everlasting. He is the alpha and Omega.

[@srupp9271]

One of my favorite reggae songs of all time . Awesome !

[@lilpipskweek6448]

Bish bash bosh Peter Tosh-he the man that the cap fit and he wore it magnificent!

[@prudenceviviannomusashaban9870]

I grew up listening and jamming to this song but I never new the meaning of it. But wow Oppressors you can run but you cant hide on that day...RIP Sir McIntosh❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@Mob4life.7]

my father best song 💫💯

[@IanChrist111]

Just what I needed to get ❤️💛💚🦴✌️🤟my good vibe back! Much luv🇧🇴 🪇🎤🪘🔆🔶🔻🔺✴️🏝️🌴🍄👣

[@jeffreywelk4775]

Much love to Peter Tosh and the wailers.They have brought much joy to my life when i needed it most.Much love❤.

[@zakarisaidu5336]

I'm Zakari from Togo Africa I love P Tosh for erver.

[@queenofpunt]

Africa 🤍

[@chalimsupa6603]

though you are not physically with us, your music and powerful messages will last forever!

[@blofli8807]

I live Australia wish I had U here with love and the lucky country I am aboriginal and may Jehovah bless U we have all suffered but will survive gbless U

[@masonhoward9042]

Yup...1st heard him in 1988 and still jammin him in 2023! 🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@seifcrony2435]

Tosh was a genius! A legend everything he touched turned to gold

[@ellistonvaccianna9120]

This is the true definition of Reggae music no filter real rebellion uplifting Inspiring thought provoking. loving this music it will live on with every Generation until there is no Hate or injustice in this world this music will remain relevant …..I got it on repeat

[@mateus.mateusg1038]

Sou do Brasil geração 96 . Amo esses reggae das antigas. Nunca voltaremos a esse nível

[@scottgarvey3253]

Can't stop til I drop

[@tiaralondon5746]

Truly an absolute amazing legend. Of whom I have followed since I was 6yrs old amazing Artist 🎨

[@emilyvandenbergh7392]

Still Lovely .. the song and thé lyrics are so 👌❤.

[@JerseyArewe-gc9yq]

The black legend of reggae

[@brahimnajah1748]

his english is very clear to be understood to every one...

[@ritadamayanti2087]

Peter Tosh ,may be gone but not forgotten. I was 13 when I 1st heard of PT. I'm 53 now. His music and messages still resonate to me and to the world of today. Peter Tosh, I will keep playing your music till I depart or when this world implodes in itself. Long Live PETER TOSH! Oi! Cheers from Bridgetown CA SGV/USA Original Skinhead SUBCULTURE. PunkRockReggaeSounds!🇺🇸🍻🧰👍🎤🎸🙏⚒️🇯🇲💪🇲🇽

[@AmisH-q4h]

The message still rings true. Legalize it!

[@ndumisomthunzi6624]

I love this Album is the best I always listen to the Vynl record in the UK 🇬🇧 Manchester original from southern Africa 🌍 Zimbabwe 🇿🇼

[@queenofpunt]

Love to all Zimbabwean's from a Somali sister

[@ndumisomthunzi6624]

We also Love you our African sister one love@@queenofpunt

[@sh1669]

If not now,- when, finally, please 🙏

[@user-rengokuisdaddy]

Yall plss keep this masterpiece thriving forever🙏

[@raffileespartamusic5351]

I am in permanent communication with Jah .

[@thomashlengani1627]

I salute you Mr president of reggae.Your voice is still motivating me.You r still alive in my heart.May your soul rest in peace.

[@seanjuan8087]

been bumping this years. Pete!

[@siddharthgollapudi07]

From the day I discovered Peter Tosh's music to this day this song has been my go to song. Feeling Sad, listen to Downpressor, Feeling Happy, listen to Downpressor, not Feeling anything still listen to Downpressor Man. Love you Peter, thanks for the music 🎶

[@neilprince2363]

you need to listen feel no way

[@siddharthgollapudi07]

@@neilprince2363 I listen to it as well. Downpressor Man is probably my most favorite song of his. Hard to pick, but I guess if I had to pick I would pick this song.

[@queenofpunt]

Are you Indian my brother?

[@thomasenarussell5583]

Thank you Jah for your beautiful creation! 💗

[@burkhardruetz9998]

PETER WAS A MAN OF THE TRUTH,HE SAID AND SING WHAT OTHER DONT TRY TO SAY!! R.I.P. PETER MY FRIEND!!!!!

[@timjohnson8198]

They killed him because he spoke the truth, I'm a white man , I got the message a long time ago, it's so relevant now with what's going on America, it makes me hurt for my country, I'm often embarrassed to be white

[@marumokitime3771]

@@timjohnson8198 the revelation for my country South Africa. We had Lucky Dude who followed his steps and message but he was shot dead. RIP REGGAE MEN, YOUR MESSAGES ARE CLEAR.

[@islamiayusif1960]

they will all pay for their evil work

[@paulclayton2460]

True word. Which was the big part of the split with his brothers

[@brianchitirobo1970]

Legend lives on. Great music.

[@AmisH-q4h]

The message still rings true. Legalize it.

[@burkhardruetz9998]

Peter was a GENIUS!!!! R.I.P. MY INSPIRATOR!!!!!!

[@Soli_Deo_Gloria_.]

One great and glorious day a mighty recompense from God Almighty Himself will cause the rocks will to melt and the seas to boil.. 🤗

[@boondockbwoy14]

Yes Mr. Tosh you have been that legendary wisdom music maker from all throughout our times may you R.I.P. your powerful messages are etched in stone and will live on forever nuff love from Canada ! 🎶🎵🥁🙏🏾

[@PyroTirol]

Peter Tosh Number 1 Reggae Artist

[@MelchizedekKohen]

I love Peter tosh because he was a man of the truth. God bless them all ✌

[@nickronin9618]

this song stuck to my brain again to day and i was sing it everywhere i went happy holidays people stay healthy and unite 🌍🙏

[@mervinturpin8945]

He.died His.music.never.died

[@AmisH-q4h]

His message still rings true. Legalize it.

[@makeda2799]

Sir Peter.Real kings and prince s dont need crowns in Gold.The words are golden its enough.The words nutures the soul!Thanx givin.

[@SquillyMon]

7000 Ton Bass Line...Still present and accounted for after all these years. Massive Chune!!

[@munnasport-sx2qe]

Is no coincidence that all Jamaican artist even the older ones like Peter Tosh Bob Marley they knew about their history and obviously we all know Jamaica they would like the rebellious slaves they stood up for themselves even though they still got defeated but that's where the music and the love of music the power in the Jamaicans come from and aggressiveness

[@abdoulayetandia2175]

Great guy one of the fondation of reggae music a great freedom fighter a soul rioter rip brother

[@gimarks3372]

Saudações aqui do Brasil 🇧🇷. Peter Tosh vive! 💚

[@jmarques130]

es linda

[@gimarks3372]

@@jmarques130 obrigada!

[@brahimlafouine2731]

From Afrique moroco j'ha ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@TwoTrees777]

There's never been another King to Bless us....Long live PT a true soldier

[@MarktLight]

The roots run so deep...and his family kept up the legacy ......can't wait to back sun splash.....

[@stephenbelcher4376]

Peter Tosh- Loveley Voice

[@frankstared]

'You will run to the sea, but the sea will be boiling.' He was right then and he is right today.

[@agona-piesie6604]

P -TOSH be the master, this project is more of a HERITAGE to us all his followers. Forever remain Peter Tosh

[@devinbates5127]

The sea is broiling in Florida, liten to pete

[@dellananjo4379]

wow... this song is so powerful.

[@benbest7160]

Peter Tosh is a true legend and freedom fighter

[@samanthamilam2794]

Thank you, Master Peter , thank you for your many encouraging messages along the way! This journey is tough , buy you left enough!!!!!

[@remingtonhill8283]

Nova Scotia Canada 🇨🇦 my son loves this with me ✌️❤️

[@JustABlueGuyYT]

Tell Ricky Julian and bubs I said ello

[@Soli_Deo_Gloria_.]

Arguably in the top 3 reggae songs of all time. A true musical masterpiece. Seek Christ Jesus the Redeemer

[@shanekeating7771]

What are your other two

[@firstdun7196]

good song but your reggae collection must be limited

[@manofjah4292]

@@firstdun7196 must? Who are you?

[@Henry-cf4oo]

Maybe not the top 3 songs but top 3 Reggae artists

[@manofjah4292]

@harrythebarry YAHSHUA* and bredren, there are and will be many in the Kingdom of heaven who knew/called Him as Jesus on Earth. Thanks be to God though that He revealed to us the true name! Shame is upon those who work to hide the Messiah's original name. Much love

[@teronotieno3338]

mzeee mnyamaza peter tosh forever greatfull

[@oneloverastafari221]

wonderful song! Thank you Peter! We miss you!

[@glendonkhanai277]

When Jamaica produced music

[@bibilili2044]

Exactly

[@brovold72]

Man I've I haven't heard this since high school (1980's). I've been remiss!

[@lordvincenteperez4196]

This year of 2020 has it a new meaning

[@jukejointjack]

Headed in to vote, got this on 💥 blast.