Bob_Marley_-_Red_red_wine
Bob Marley Lyrics


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Red, red wine
Goes to my head
Makes me forget that I
Still need her so

Red, red wine
It's up to you
All I can do I've done
Memories won't go
Memories won't go

I'd have sworn that with time
Thoughts of you would leave my head
I was wrong, now I find
Just one thing makes me forget

Red, red wine
Stay close to me
Don't let me be alone
It's tearin' apart
My blue, blue heart

I'd have sworn that with time
Thoughts of you would leave my head
I was wrong, now I find
Just one thing makes me forget

Red, red wine
Stay close to me
Don't let me be alone
It's tearin' apart
My blue, blue heart

Red red wine, you make me feel so fine
You keep me rockin' all of the time
Red red wine, you make me feel so grand
I feel a million dollar when you're just in my hand

Red red wine, you make me feel so sad
Any time I see you go, it make me feel bad
Red red wine, you make me feel so fine
Monkey pack him Rizla pon the sweet Dep line

(Red red wine)
Red red wine, you give me whole heap of zing
Whole heap of zing, you make me do my own thing
(It's up to you)
Red red wine, you really know how fi love
Your kind of lovin' like a blessing from above

Red red wine, I loved you right from the start
Right from the start with all of my heart
Red red wine in an eighties style
Red red wine in a modern beat style, yeah

(I'd have sworn)
Give me a little time, help me clear up my mind
(That with time)
Give me a little time, help me clear up my mind
(Thoughts of you would leave my head)
Give me red wine, the kind make me feel fine
You make me feel fine all of the time

Red red wine, you make me feel so fine
Monkey pack him Rizla pon the sweet Dep line
The line broke, the monkey get choked
Burn bad ganja pon his little rowing boat

(Red red wine)
Red red wine, I'm gonna hold on to you
Hold on to you 'cause I know your love true
(Stay close to me)
Red red wine, I'm gonna love you till I die
Love you till I die, and that's no lie

(Don't let me be alone)
Red red wine, can't get you off my mind
Wherever you may be, I'll surely find
(It's tearin' apart)
I'll surely find, make no fuss
(My blue, blue heart)
Just stick with us

(I'd have sworn)
Give me a little time, help me clear up my mind
(That with time)
Give me a little time, help me clear up my mind
(Thoughts of you would leave my head)
Give me red wine, the kind make me feel fine
You make me feel fine all of the time

Red red wine, you make me feel so fine
Monkey pack him Rizla pon the sweet Dep line
The line broke, the monkey get choked
Burn bad ganja pon his little rowing boat

(Red red wine)
Red red wine, you really know how fi love
Your kind of lovin' like a blessing from above
(Stay close to me)
Red red wine, I loved you right from the start
Right from the start with all of my heart

(Don't let me be alone)
Red red wine, you give me whole heap of zing
Whole heap of zing, you make me do my own thing
Red red wine in an eighties style
Red red wine in a modern beat style, yeah

Red red wine, you make me feel so fine
You keep me rockin' all of the time
(Red red wine)
Red red wine, you make me feel so grand
I feel a million dollar when you're just in my hand
(Stay close to me)

Red red wine, you make me feel so sad
Any time I see you go, it make me feel bad
(Don't let me be alone)




Red red wine, you make me feel so fine
Monkey pack him Rizla pon the sweet Dep line

Overall Meaning

The song “Red Red Wine” is about heartbreak and how consuming alcohol can help someone temporarily forget their troubles. The lyrics describe how red wine goes to the singer’s head and makes them forget that they still need their former lover. They talk about how they thought time would wash away the memories of that person, but a sip of red wine can bring them all back. The lyrics also describe how the singer loves red wine when it makes them feel good, but hates it when it reminds them of their heartbreak.


The repetition of the words “red red wine” creates a catchy and memorable chorus. The singer’s voice is soulful and emotive, conveying the pain and pleasure they experience when drinking red wine. The song has a reggae beat that adds to the laid-back and relaxed mood. The lyrics are simple but effective in conveying the singer's feelings of longing and desperation.


Line by Line Meaning

Red, red wine
The alcoholic beverage red wine is being referred to.


Goes to my head
The wine has an effect on the person's mind and getting them drunk.


Makes me forget that I Still need her so
The wine causes the person to forget about their romantic partner.


It's up to you All I can do I've done Memories won't go Memories won't go
The person has already done everything they could to forget a past lover, but the memories still linger. They look to wine as a solution.


I'd have sworn that with time Thoughts of you would leave my head I was wrong, now I find Just one thing makes me forget
The person thought with time they would forget their past lover, but they were wrong. Now, they turn to wine as the only thing that can help them forget.


Stay close to me Don't let me be alone It's tearin' apart My blue, blue heart
The person pleads with the wine to stay close to them and not leave them alone as their heart is hurting and the wine is the only thing that comforts them.


Red red wine, you make me feel so fine You keep me rockin' all of the time
The wine makes the person feel good and keeps them in a good mood all the time.


Red red wine, you make me feel so grand I feel a million dollar when you're just in my hand
The wine makes the person feel great when they're holding it as if they're holding a million dollars.


Red red wine, you make me feel so sad Any time I see you go, it make me feel bad
When the person runs out of wine, they feel sad and bad.


Monkey pack him Rizla pon the sweet Dep line
This is a reference to rolling a joint with Rizla papers.


Give me a little time, help me clear up my mind
The person asks for a little bit of time to clear their mind.


Give me red wine, the kind make me feel fine You make me feel fine all of the time
The person asks for red wine, which makes them feel good all the time.


Red red wine, I'm gonna hold on to you Hold on to you 'cause I know your love true
The person wants to hold on to the wine as they believe the love it gives is true.


Red red wine, I'm gonna love you till I die Love you till I die, and that's no lie
The person promises to love the wine until the end of their life.


Red red wine, can't get you off my mind Wherever you may be, I'll surely find
The person can't stop thinking about the wine and will always find it wherever it may be.


I'll surely find, make no fuss My blue, blue heart Just stick with us
The person assures the wine to stick with them and not to worry about their blue heart.


Red red wine, you really know how fi love Your kind of lovin' like a blessing from above
The person describes the wine's love as a blessing from above.


Red red wine in an eighties style Red red wine in a modern beat style, yeah
The person compares the wine to the popular music styles from the '80s and the modern beats of today.




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Red, red wine goes to my head,
Makes me forget that I, still need her so

Red, red wine, it's up to you
All I can do I've done
Memories won't go, memories, won't go

Life is fine, every time,
Thoughts of you leave my head
I was wrong, now I find
Just one thing, makes me, forget

Red, red wine, stay close to me
Don't let me be alone
It's tearing apart, my blue heart

Red red wine, you make me feel so fine,
You keep me rockin' all of the time
Red red wine, you make me feel so grand,
I feel a million dollar when you're just in my hand
Red red wine, you make me feel so sad,
Any time I see you go, it make me feel bad
Red red wine, you make me feel so fine,
Monkey back and ease up on the sweet deadline

Red red wine, you give me holy pahzing
Holy pahzing, you make me do my own thing
Red red wine, you give me not awful love
Your kind of lovin' like a blessing from above
Red red wine, I loved you right from the start,
Right from the start, and with all of my heart
Red red wine in an eighties style
Red red wine in a modern beat style
Yeah

Give me a little time, let me clear out my mind
Give me a little time, let me clear out my mind
Give me red wine, the kind make me feel fine
You make me feel fine all of the time
Red red wine, you make me feel so fine
Monkey back and ease up on the sweet deadline
The line broke, the money get choked,
Bunbah, ganjapani, little rubber boat
Red red wine, I'm gonna hold on to you,
Hold on to you 'cause I know you love truth
Red red wine, I'm gonna love you till I die,
Love you till I die, and that's no lie
Red red wine, can't get your off my mind
Wherever you may be, I'll surely find,
I'll surely find. Make no fuss, just leave us



All comments from YouTube:

@bokocrew

"Red, Red Wine" is a song written and performed by Neil Diamond in 1968.
Tony Tribe covered the song in 1969 in a reggae-influenced style, and UB40 covered the song in 1983 in a lighter reggae-style.
Although Bob Marley never covered the song,
the reggae cover versions have often been incorrectly attributed to him.

@juanalfonso88

Where would this cover's relationship with Marley begin?

@firstname_lastname2

@@juanalfonso88 because bob marley is the only reggae artist to ever exist /s

@germanmeza5193

He owns there masters lol jk

@codyminecrack248

But WHY?

@blingblingboi5578

@@juanalfonso88 Probably bob’s verse started at the “red red wine you make me feel so fine” speech at the end since the actual vid of UB40 doesn’t have that speech verse at the end

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@musicxtn

RIP Astro!! Thank you! 🍷 Here is a toast to you and Reggae music!!

@matthewwynn3025

Gute rotwein 🍷 o7

@kol8422

I just became 90 years old and I still listen to this song

@taz6638

Quit lying

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