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You Can't Do That to Me
Bob Marley Lyrics


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Huh, please don't you rock my boat
'Cause I don't want my boat to be rockin' anyhow
Please don't you rock my boat, no
'Cause I don't want my boat to be rockin'
I'm tellin' you that, oh, ooh-aah, I like it a-like a-this
Can you miss?
And you should know, ooh-aah, when I like it a-like a-this
Am I really it? Ooh yeah
You satis- satis- satisfy my soul, morning time
Evening cold, -fy my soul
Yes, I've been a-tellin' you, bake me the sweetest cakes
I'm happy inside all the time
Oh, can't you see what you've done for me? Yeah
You make me feel like when we bend them new corners
We feel like sweepstake winners, yeah
When we bend them new corners
We feel like sweepstake winners
And I said, oh, ooh-aah, I like it a-like a-this
Yes, I do
And you should know, ooh-aah, when I like it a-like a-this
I've got it, just can't miss, ooh
Satis- satisfy my soul, darlin'
Make me love you in the morning time, yeah
If ever I treated you bad, make it up to me one time
'Cause I'm happy inside all the time
I want you beside me, yeah, to be mine
One thing you've got to do, is when a-we holding hands together
You've got to know that we love, a-love each other, yeah
And if every time you should walk away from me now
Uh, you'll now I need your sympathy, yeah
Can you see? Do you believe me?
Oh, darlin', darlin', I'm callin', callin'
Satisfy my soul, satisfy my soul
Never, never, never give it up now
All in the same boat
Rockin' on the same route
We gotta get together, join each other
And can't you see what I've got for you? Yeah
I'm happy, happy, happy, happy, happy, and not you can turn me blue now
Come a little closer, satisfy my ...

Overall Meaning

Bob Marley's song You Can't Do That to Me is a song about love and devotion. In the song, Marley implores his lover not to rock his boat because he wants things to remain stable between them. He likes the way things are, and he wants to stay with his lover. He sings that his lover satisfies his soul during both morning and evening times with sweet cakes and affection. Marley also declares his happiness in the relationship and the way he feels like a sweepstake winner whenever they make new corners.


The song's message is clear that Marley is happy in his relationship and wants his partner to remain faithful to him. He asks for the same level of devotion and care he gives by holding hands together and not walking away. Marley also wants to remind his partner that they love each other, and their love brings them peace and happiness.


In summary, the song reminds us how critical it is to have someone whom we can trust and depend on, and how a strong and loving relationship can satisfy the soul.


Line by Line Meaning

Huh, please don't you rock my boat
Please don't cause me problems or difficulties


'Cause I don't want my boat to be rockin' anyhow
I don't want any trouble or conflict


Please don't you rock my boat, no
I'm asking you politely not to cause me any trouble or distress


'Cause I don't want my boat to be rockin'
I want my life to be peaceful and calm, without any conflicts or problems


I'm tellin' you that, oh, ooh-aah, I like it a-like a-this
I want to live my life in peace without any external disruptions


Can you miss?
Can you understand what I'm saying?


And you should know, ooh-aah, when I like it a-like a-this
I hope you understand what I mean when I say I want a peaceful life


Am I really it? Ooh yeah
Is it possible for me to achieve the peaceful life I desire?


You satis- satis- satisfy my soul, morning time
You make me happy and content, even in the morning


Evening cold, -fy my soul
You make me happy and content, even in the evening when it's cold


Yes, I've been a-tellin' you, bake me the sweetest cakes
I want you to do little things that will make me happy and content


I'm happy inside all the time
I feel happy and content internally and emotionally


Oh, can't you see what you've done for me? Yeah
You have done a lot of good things for me, and I appreciate it a lot


You make me feel like when we bend them new corners
You make me feel like I can accomplish new things without any fear


We feel like sweepstake winners, yeah
We feel like we have won a lottery because we have each other


Yes, I do
I want to continue feeling happy and content


And you should know, ooh-aah, when I like it a-like a-this
I hope you can understand what I want and desire


I've got it, just can't miss, ooh
I'm confident that I will continue to be happy and content


Satis- satisfy my soul, darlin'
Make me happy and content, my love


Make me love you in the morning time, yeah
Make me feel loved and happy in the morning as well


If ever I treated you bad, make it up to me one time
If I have ever hurt you, please forgive me and make it up in any way you want


'Cause I'm happy inside all the time
I am always happy and content internally


I want you beside me, yeah, to be mine
I want you to be with me and stay mine forever


One thing you've got to do, is when a-we holding hands together
Whenever we are together, we should hold hands and show our love and commitment to each other


You've got to know that we love, a-love each other, yeah
We should always remember that we love each other and show it in little ways


And if every time you should walk away from me now
If you ever decide to leave me, and walk away from me


Uh, you'll now I need your sympathy, yeah
You will know that I need your love and support


Can you see? Do you believe me?
Can you see the love and commitment I have for you?


Oh, darlin', darlin', I'm callin', callin'
My love, I am calling out to you


Satisfy my soul, satisfy my soul
Make me happy and content with your love


Never, never, never give it up now
We should never give up on each other, and always try to make each other happy


All in the same boat
We are both in the same situation and should work together to overcome it


Rockin' on the same route
We are both moving in the same direction and should help each other along the way


We gotta get together, join each other
We should come together and help each other out


And can't you see what I've got for you? Yeah
Can't you see how much I love and care for you?


I'm happy, happy, happy, happy, happy, and not you can turn me blue now
I am very happy and content, and nothing can take that away from me now


Come a little closer, satisfy my ...
Come closer to me and make me even happier with your love




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