Medley: War / No More Trouble
Bob Marley Lyrics


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Until the philosophy which hold one race superior and another
Inferior
Is finally
And permanently
Discredited
And abandoned
Well, everywhere is war
Me say war

And until there's no longer
First-class nor second-class citizens of any nation
Until the colour of a man's skin
Is of no more significance than the colour of his eyes
I've got to say war, yeah

And until the basic human rights
Are equally guaranteed to all
Without regard to race
Dis a war, yeah

But until that day
The dream of lasting peace
World citizenship
And the rule of international morality, yeah
Will remain in but a fleeting illusion to be pursued
But never attained
Well, everywhere is war
Me say war

War in the east
War in the west
War up north
War down south, yeah
Dis a war, war
And the rumours of war

And until the ignoble and unhappy regime that hold our brothers in
South Africa, yeah
South Africa, yeah
Sub-human bondage
Have been toppled
Utterly down-stroyed
Well, everywhere is
Everywhere, everywhere, everywhere
Everywhere, everywhere, everywhere

War in the east
War in the west
War up north
War down south, yeah
Dis a war, war
And the rumours of war

And until
And until
And till all these things have a meaning
To man on earth
There'll be always war, now
There'll be always war
And the war in the east
War in the west
War up north
War down south
Some winnin'
Some losin'
Some dyin'
Some cryin'
Some singin'

We don't need
No more troulbles
We don't need
No more troulbles, no more troubles, no more troubles
No more troulbles, ey!
What we need is love
To guide and protect us on
If you're up, look down from above
After we give you our strong

We don't need no troubles
What we need is love (what we need is love, sweet love)
(We don't need)
(No more troubles) no more troubles, no more troubles, no more troubles
What we need, we don't need
No more troubles, no more war, no more war
No more war, I say
Speak happiness
Sad enough without your wars
Come on and speak love
Sad enough without your fault, yeah




We don't need no troubles
What we need is love (what we need is love, sweet love)

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Bob Marley's "War" is a call for people to fight against inequality and injustice. The song is essentially about the fight against racial discrimination and oppression, specifically the apartheid regime in South Africa. The first verse talks about the philosophy of one race being superior to another leading to war and how this needs to stop. The second verse highlights the need for equality among all people, regardless of their skin color. The chorus repeats the word "war," emphasizing the need to fight against injustice until peace and equality are achieved. The final verses are an acknowledgment that the fight for peace and equality is ongoing and declares that we need love to guide and protect us.


Bob Marley was inspired to write "War" after attending the One Love Peace Concert in Kingston, Jamaica, in 1978.


The song was released in 1976 as part of the album "Rastaman Vibration."


"War" is one of Bob Marley's most popular songs and is often considered an anthem for peace.


The song's lyrics were adapted from a speech given by Ethiopian Emperor Haile Selassie I to the United Nations in 1963.


The line "We don't need no trouble, we need love" was used in the chorus of the song "One Love" from Marley's 1977 album "Exodus."


Marley's "War" was famously covered by Sinéad O'Connor in 1990, with the lyrics altered to protest child abuse.


The song was used in a commercial for Nike in 1995, which enraged Marley's family and fans who felt it went against the message of the song.


In 1999, Marley's son Julian released an updated version of "War" with new lyrics to reflect ongoing conflicts around the world.


The original version of "War" was banned in South Africa under the apartheid regime.


Despite being banned, Marley played "War" during his concert in Zimbabwe in 1980, prompting the crowds to chant "Africa Unite" in response.


Chords: The chords to "War" are A, G, E, and D.


Line by Line Meaning

Until the philosophy Which hold one race superior
Until the belief that one race is superior to another is refuted and rejected


And another Inferior Is finally And permanently Discredited And abandoned
And the notion that another race is inferior is entirely discredited and abandoned once and for all


Well everywhere is war Me say war.
As a result of these beliefs, there will be conflict and war everywhere


And until there is no longer First class and second class citizens of any nation
As long as any country continues to have a hierarchy of citizens based on social class


Until the color of a man's skin Is of no more significance than the color of his eyes
And until people stop believing that a person's skin color is of more importance than the color of their eyes


I've got to say war.
Then conflict and struggle will remain necessary


And until the basic human rights Are equally guaranteed to all,
As long as certain people are denied basic human rights that others enjoy,


Without regard to race Dis a war.
Then there will be tension and strife


Until that day The dream of lasting peace,
As long as these injustices continue, true and permanent peace will remain elusive


The world citizenship The rule of international morality
A hope for a sense of world community and a system of global ethics


Will remain in but a fleeting illusion to be pursued, But never attained,
These ideals will remain as a fleeting illusion rather than a reality that can be achieved


Well everywhere is war, war.
And war will continue to be a reality everywhere in the world


War War War War War
Repetition of the concept of war being omnipresent


And until the ignoble and unhappy regimes That hold our brothers in South Africa, Namibia, In sub-human bondage Have been toppled, Utterly destroyed,
As long as oppressive governments hold people captive in South Africa, Namibia, and other places in conditions that are below human standard and dignity


Well, everywhere is war War War War in the east, War in the west, War up north, War down south,
Then conflict will dominate every part of the world


This is a war A war A war Rumors of war. Yes them war, them war A rumors of war
War is not just a conflict that is happening currently, but it is a concept that is present as a mere possibility or speculation


'Cause until that day, The African continent Will not know peace,
As long as these issues continue, there will never be lasting peace on the African continent


We Africans will fight, we find it necessary We know we shall win We are confident In the victory Of good over evil Of good over evil Of good over evil
African people will fight as long as necessary for their rights and freedom, and they do so with confidence and hope because what they are fighting for is right


Well, everywhere is war Me say war
Again, the repetition of the phrase that indicates the omnipresence of conflict


We don't need no no no no no No more trouble
The need to do away with issues or worries that bring disruption or conflict


No more troubles children No more troubles Hey!
The hope for a peaceful environment and society, expressed as being for the children


What we need is love (love) To guide and protect us on (on) So if you up, look down from above, (love) Help the weak if you are strong now. (love)
What is needed is the emotion and energy of love, which can provide guidance and protection. Those who are strong should help those who are weak.


We don't need no trouble, What we need is love, (What we need is love, sweet love)
Again, the repetition of the desire to eliminate strife and bring the positive emotions of love into the world


We don't need No no no no no no No more troubles children No more troubles We don't need No no no no no no No more trouble No more war No more war hey
Repetition to emphasize that there is no need for trouble or conflict, but what is needed is love, and that peace is necessary.


Speak happiness! (sad enough without your woes) Oh children Come on, you all and speak of love (sad enough without your fuss) You see
Encouragement to focus on positive emotions such as happiness and love, which are missing currently




Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: ALLEN COLE, CARLETON BARRETT, BOB MARLEY

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@SG-oh2hr

It's 2024, who's watching this Incredible Performance.?🇯🇲❤️💛💚RIP Mr. Marley. 🙏

@DouglasF68

I am. YAH. The energy cannot be split.❤

@juanprins5041

Watching from South Africa

@fabiojuniorlinoalvesvei4205

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@user-nq3zu2nz1l

so actual song today

@misst2775

Who experience this live❤️💚💛!! One Love!!🇯🇲🇯🇲🇯🇲🇯🇲🇯🇲🇯🇲🇯🇲🇯🇲🇯🇲🇯🇲🇯🇲🇯🇲🇯🇲🇯🇲🇯🇲🇯🇲🇯🇲

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@GettnitTwtch

This man was preaching over fifty years ago! Look at the state of the world now, look how much worst things have become!! Lord bless this world and all who are in it. ❤

@OingoBoingo-eg2cw

Same with our Angel Michael ❤

@KonsciousKomedyKay

not getting worse , people are waking up and vibrations WILL get higher ! we have to claim the future we desire ✨️

@user-dm9gt8ct1q

❤juste magique une merveille cet homme ❤love Julie ❤❤😮😅et ces belles voix des chanteuses

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