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How Many Times
Bob Marley & The Wailers Lyrics


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Doo, do-do-wop, choo-whop, choo-wop
Doo, do-do-wop, choo-whop, choo-wop
Doo, do-do-wop, choo-whop, choo-wop
Doo, do-do-wop, choo-whop, choo-wop

How many times I've told you I love you?
But now you want to say that we are through
What more can I do?
What more can I say to you?
Now you're gone

Do you remember that first night we met?
That was a moment I never will forget
Love was at first sight
You came walking through the pale,
Pale moonlight
Pale, pale moonlight

Do you remember that first night we met?
That was a moment I'll never will forget
Love was at your first sight
You came walking through the p-p-pale, p-p-pale,
Pale moonlight
Pale, pale moonlight

Doo, do-do-wop, choo-wop, choo-wop
Doo, do-do-wop, choo-wop, choo-wop
Doo, do-do-wop, choo-whop, choo-wop
Doo, do-do-wop, choo-whop, choo-wop
Doo, do-do-wop, choo-wop, choo-wop
Doo, do-do-wop, choo-wop, choo-wop
Doo, do-do-wop, choo-whop, choo-wop
Doo, do-do-wop, choo-whop, choo-wop

Overall Meaning

The song "How Many Times" by Bob Marley speaks to the common theme of a love that has ended. In the opening verse, Marley asks how many times he told his loved one that he loved her, only to have her leave him. He expresses confusion and despair at the situation, wondering what more he could have done or said to keep the relationship intact. The chorus, with its catchy doo-wop and choo-wop refrain, adds to the melancholic tone of the song, as Marley laments his lost love.


The second verse provides some backstory to the couple's relationship, as Marley reflects on the first night they met. He recalls it as a magical moment, with love at first sight and the romance of the pale moonlight. This flashback serves to highlight the contrast between the hopeful beginning of the relationship and its bitter end. The repetition of the chorus at the end of the song emphasizes the ongoing pain that Marley feels as he tries to come to terms with the breakup.


Overall, "How Many Times" is a poignant and relatable song that captures the heartache of a love that has come to an end. Through his lyrics and use of music, Marley offers a raw and honest portrayal of the emotions that come with such a loss.


Line by Line Meaning

Doo, do-do-wop, choo-whop, choo-wop
Repeating melody of the song


How many times I've told you I love you?
Asking how many times the singer has expressed his love to someone


But now you want to say that we are through
The person the singer loves wants to end their relationship


What more can I do?
The singer feels helpless and doesn't know how to fix things


What more can I say to you?
The singer has already expressed his love and doesn't know what else to say to convince the other person to stay


Now you're gone
The other person has left and the singer is alone


Do you remember that first night we met?
Asking if the other person remembers the first time they met


That was a moment I'll never will forget
The singer remembers that moment fondly and it will always be important to him


Love was at your first sight
The singer fell in love with the other person at first sight


You came walking through the p-p-pale, p-p-pale, Pale moonlight
The other person walked towards the singer in the light of the pale moon, creating a romantic atmosphere


Doo, do-do-wop, choo-wop, choo-wop
Repeating melody of the song


Doo, do-do-wop, choo-wop, choo-wop
Repeating melody of the song


Doo, do-do-wop, choo-whop, choo-wop
Repeating melody of the song


Doo, do-do-wop, choo-whop, choo-wop
Repeating melody of the song




Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: BOB MARLEY

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