Donet Rock My Boat
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
You know 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 got to 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

The song Don't Rock My Boat by Bob Marley & The Upsetters talks about a man who wants his boat to remain steady and stable. He doesn't want anyone to rock his boat because he wants to maintain a sense of stability in his life. The lyrics convey a message of harmony and balance. The singer also talks about how he is satisfied with life, and his soul feels content. He expresses his love for his partner and how they make him feel happy and fulfilled.


The lyrics also talk about the idea of being sweepstake winners when they “bend them new corners.” This could refer to overcoming obstacles and reaching new heights together. The singer wants his partner to always stay by his side, and he wants them to love and support each other unconditionally. The theme of the song is about finding happiness in love and wanting to maintain that happiness.


Line by Line Meaning

Huh, please don't you rock my boat
Please don't do anything that would disrupt my peace or happiness.


'Cause I don't want my boat to be rockin' anyhow
I value stability and predictability in my life and do not want anything to shake things up.


Please don't you rock my boat, no
I am emphasizing the importance of maintaining my current state of emotional balance and stability.


'Cause I don't want my boat to be rockin'
Reiterating that I am seeking to preserve the current state of my life as much as possible.


I'm tellin' you that, oh, ooh, aah, I like it a-like a-this
I am expressing my pleasure with the current state of affairs, using vocalizations to emphasize my enjoyment.


Can you miss?
I am asking if anyone can find fault with my current circumstances.


And you should know, ooh, aah, when I like it a-like a-this
I am letting others know that this is precisely the way I prefer things to be.


Am I really it? Ooh yeah
I am questioning whether there is anything else that could possibly make me happier than my current state of contentment.


You satis- satis- satisfy my soul, morning time
My contentment extends to all parts of my life and is not restricted to one particular time of day.


Evening cold, fy my soul
Even when times are tough, my inner peace remains intact and my soul is satisfied.


Yes, I've been a-tellin' you, bake me the sweetest cakes
I am expressing my appreciation for the efforts of others to bring me happiness.


I'm happy inside all the time
My happiness is not dependent on external stimuli and is a constant state of being.


Oh, can't you see what you've done for me, yeah
I am acknowledging the positive impact that others have had on my happiness and well-being.


You make me feel like when we bend them new corners
I am describing the excitement and joy that I feel when I am with others who share my values and interests.


We feel like sweepstake winners, yeah
Metaphorically comparing our collective happiness to the thrill of winning a sweepstakes.


Yes, I do
Reaffirming my positive feelings towards my current situation.


I've got it, just can't miss, ooh
I am confident that my happiness will continue and that I will not miss out on any opportunities for continued joy and satisfaction.


Satis- satisfy my soul, darlin'
I am expressing my desire for others to continue to help me find happiness and fulfillment.


Make me love you in the morning time, yeah
Requesting that others continue to be there for me and help me find happiness even during difficult times.


If ever I treated you bad, make it up to me one time
Acknowledging that I am not perfect and asking for forgiveness if I have ever caused others pain or hardship.


'Cause I'm happy inside all the time
My inner joy and contentment are resilient and transcend difficult times.


I want you beside me, yeah, to be mine
Expressing my desire to hold onto the people who have contributed to my happiness and well-being.


One thing you've got to do, is when a-we holding hands together
Emphasizing the importance of connection and united efforts to maintain happiness and well-being.


You've got to know that we love, a-love each other, yeah
Stressing the importance of love and affection in achieving lasting happiness.


And if every time you should walk away from me now
I am expressing my concern that others might leave me and cause me to lose my sense of happiness and contentment.


You know I need your sympathy, yeah
I am acknowledging my dependence on others for continued emotional support and well-being.


Can you see? Do you believe me?
I am asking if others can understand and relate to my desire for happiness and well-being.


Oh, darlin', darlin', I'm callin', callin'
Expressing my desire for continued support and affection from those who have contributed to my happiness.


Satisfy my soul, satisfy my soul
Continuing to express my desire for happiness and contentment through the help of others.


Never, never, never give it up now
Emphasizing the importance of persistence in the pursuit of happiness and contentment.


All in the same boat
Using a metaphor to describe shared experiences and struggles towards happiness and well-being.


Rockin' on the same route
Emphasizing the shared nature of the journey towards peace and contentment.


We got to get together, join each other
Stressing the importance of community and shared effort towards achieving happiness and well-being.


And can't you see what I've got for you, yeah
Expressing my gratitude and desire to reciprocate in the pursuit of happiness and contentment.


I'm happy, happy, happy, happy, happy, and not you can turn me blue now
Using repetition to emphasize my current state of happiness and contentment, and expressing confidence that nothing can upset this feeling.


Come a little closer, satisfy my
Continuing to express a desire for continued support and connection towards happiness and contentment.




Lyrics © Peermusic Publishing
Written by: Bob Marley

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