Work
. Bob Marley & The Wailers Lyrics
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Come together and make it work, yeah
We can make it work
We can make it work
Five days to go, working for the next day
Four days to go, working for the next day
Say we got, three days to go now, working for the next day
Say we got, one day to go, working for the
Every day is
Work
Work
Work
Work
We can make it work
We can make it work
We, Jah people, can make it work
Come together and make it work
We can make it work
We can make it work
We got, five days to go work, oh, working for the next day, eh
Four days to go, working for the
Three days to go now, working for the next day, yeah
Two days to go, working for the next day
Say we got, one day to go now, working for
Every day is work, wotcha-wa
(Work) I work in the mid-day sun
(Work) I work 'til the evening come
(Work) if ya ain't got nothing to do
(Work) ooh-ooh-ooh-ooh
(Work)
The song "Work" by Bob Marley & The Wailers is an anthem for the working-class people who strive every day to make ends meet. The song starts with the realization that "We, Jah people, can make it work" and encourages everyone to come together to make it happen. The lyrics emphasize that everyone has to work hard to survive and sustain their lives. The song describes the everyday struggle of working people, who have to work every day, all day long, even under the hot sun, just to keep going. The song inspires and motivates people to keep pushing and never give up.
The song also highlights the concept of time and how every day, we work towards the next day. The repetition of the countdown from five to one, as the working days continue, signifies the incessant cycle of work that we all face. The chorus "We can make it work" reminds us that we have the power to make a change and create a better tomorrow if we work together as one people.
Overall, the song "Work" is a call to action, encouraging all working people to unite and work towards a better tomorrow. It is a reminder that every day is a workday, and we mustn't give up because together, we can make it work.
Line by Line Meaning
We, Jah people, can make it work
Together as believers in Jah, we have the ability to make things happen.
Come together and make it work, yeah
Join forces and work collectively to achieve our goals.
We can make it work
We have the power to overcome any obstacle and achieve success.
Five days to go, working for the next day
We spend our workdays preparing for the future.
Four days to go, working for the next day
We continue to work hard, focusing on achieving our future goals.
Say we got, three days to go now, working for the next day
We remain diligent and committed as we approach our goals.
Two days to go (ooh), working for the next day, yeah
With only two days left, we strive to achieve our objectives as efficiently as possible.
Say we got, one day to go, working for the
With only one day left before our deadline, we work tirelessly to meet our objectives.
Every day is Work
We must continuously put in effort and dedication to achieve our goals.
We got, five days to go work, oh, working for the next day, eh
We continue to work hard, focusing on the future and not just the present.
Three days to go now, working for the next day, yeah
As we approach the deadline, we remain committed to our work, determined to achieve success.
Say we got, one day to go now, working for
With only one more day left, we push ourselves even harder to achieve our goals.
Work
The act of putting in effort to achieve success.
We can make it work
We have the potential to overcome adversity and achieve our objectives.
I work in the mid-day sun
I labor tirelessly, regardless of the environmental conditions.
I work 'til the evening come
I continue to put in effort until the job is done.
If ya ain't got nothing to do
If you don't have any tasks to complete or goals to achieve...
ooh-ooh-ooh-ooh
...then find something to do and pursue it with dedication and focus.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Peermusic Publishing
Written by: BOB MARLEY
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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TRADUCTION EN FR
Nous, le peuple de Jah, pouvons y arriver
Rassemblons-nous, et nous y arriverons
Nous… pouvons y arriver
Nous… pouvons y arriver
Il reste cinq jours, à travailler pour le jour suivant
Il reste quatre jours, à travailler pour le jour suivant
Je dis qu’il reste trois jours maintenant, à travailler pour le jour suivant
Il reste deux jours (ooh), à travailler pour le jour suivant
Je dis qu’on a un jour, à travailler pour le
Chaque jour c’est travail - travail – travail – travail
Nous… pouvons y arriver
Nous… pouvons y arriver
(..)
Nous, le peuple de Jah, pouvons y arriver
Rassemblons-nous, et nous y arriverons
Nous… pouvons y arriver
Nous… pouvons y arriver
On a cinq jours, à travailler pour le jour suivant, eh
Il reste quatre jours, à travailler pour le jour suivant
Il reste trois jours, à travailler pour le jour suivant, oui
Il reste deux jours, à travailler pour le jour suivant
Je dis qu’on a un jour maintenant, à travailler pour
Chaque jour c’est travail, travail
Je travaille sous le soleil de midi
Je travaille jusqu’au soir venu
Si tu n’as rien à faire
On a du travail pour toi…
@TheRealForrestGeorge
We, Jah people, can make it work
Come together and make it work, yeah
We can make it work
We can make it work
Five days to go, working for the next day
Four days to go, working for the next day
Say we got, three days to go now, working for the next day
Two days to go (ooh), working for the next day, yeah
Say we got, one day to go, working for the
Every day is
Work
Work
Work
Work
We can make it work
We can make it work
We, Jah people, can make it work
Come together and make it work
We can make it work
We can make it work
We got, five days to go work, oh, working for the next day, eh
Four days to go, working for the
Three days to go now, working for the next day, yeah
Two days to go, working for the next day
Say we got, one day to go now, working for
Every day is work, wotcha-wa
(Work) I work in the mid-day sun
(Work) I work 'til the evening come
(Work) if ya ain't got nothing to do
(Work) ooh-ooh-ooh-ooh
(Work)
@westyraviz
All Bob Marley songs are my favorites, but I am particularly fond of this one. I’ve had friends in the past who weren’t initially drawn to this song, but due to my constant playing it, they ended up loving it. This is a faith affirming song for Rastafari. They are the people of Jah, and they will keep at it 24/7 through faith, until the desired result is attained.
@francescosisto7131
i just cannot understand people that put a thumb down to this, i just can't!
@stefan_chance2515
The truth hurts them they can't handle the prophetic words 🔥🆙
@christianmusterman1879
You got to be realy lost to put a thumb down on any song of his older albums. Every song was and is a masterpiece!
@DorothyStephens-mo3sy
8u08 0:56 @@stefan_chance2515
@williewilliams2012
TOO DUMB DOWN MEAN ONE CAN'T SEE A FAR OFF!
@williewilliams2012
TRE DAYS TA GO!
@oliezuka5979
Only a genius can take few simple words and produce a masterpiece.
@DrsJacksonn
I first heard this song a good 16 years ago, listened to it on repeat for years, only now I realise how few lyrics there actually are.
@danieltirado6669
You to are a genius to say such a thing only the truest,& the realest Marley fan see that,& for that I say you ain't never lied!!!