: The song references the history of slavery and the theft of human pride with lines like "Sold man to the ground / Sold man, take a man pride" .
: The "sycamore tree" acts as an ancient witness to the growth of the "freedom tree," symbolizing how justice and restoration eventually prevail. Production Credits Time Will Tell (1978) - Bob Marley & The Wailers Bob Marley Time Will Tell Song
"Time Will Tell" is a soulful and reflective reggae track by , serving as the final song on their 1978 album, Kaya . Recorded at Island Studios in London, the song was produced by Marley himself alongside Chris Blackwell and the Wailers. Lyrical Meaning and Themes : The song references the history of slavery