Mellow Mood
Bob Marley Lyrics


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I'll play your favorite song, darlin'
We can rock it all night long, darlin'
'Cause I've got love, darlin'
Love, sweet love, darlin'
Mellow mood has got me
So let the music rock me

'Cause I've got love, darlin'
Love, sweet love, darlin'
Quiet as the night
Please turn off your light

I'll play your favorite song, darlin'
We can rock it all night long, darlin'

Strike the hammer while iron is hot
Strike the hammer while iron is hot
Strike the hammer while iron is hot
Open up your heart
Open up your heart
Let love come running in, darlin'
Love, sweet love, darlin'
Love, sweet love, darlin'

Mellow mood has got me, darlin'
Let the music rock me, darlin'
'Cause I've got your love (darlin')
Love, sweet love, darlin'





(Darlin')

Overall Meaning

In "Mellow Mood," Bob Marley sings to a lover, promising to play their favorite song all night long while basking in the mellow mood that the music creates. The song expresses the power of love and how it creates a calming, relaxing atmosphere that they could enjoy together. The line, "Strike the hammer while iron is hot" metaphorically refers to taking advantage of an opportunity while it exists or seizing the moment, which relates to the lovers' relationship. The theme of the song revolves around love's transformative power, leading listeners to feel like they're in the same "mellow mood" as Bob Marley.


In the final verse, he continues with the message of letting love come in and open up our hearts fully. Marley uses "darlin'" repeatedly throughout the song to emphasize how sweet and personal the love he is singing about truly is. Music is the perfect ingredient to complement this love, to add to its intensity and to cement this bond.


Line by Line Meaning

I'll play your favorite song, darlin'
I will play the song you love the most, my love


We can rock it all night long, darlin'
We can dance to this song all night, my love


'Cause I've got love, darlin'
I have so much love for you, my love


Love, sweet love, darlin'
My love for you is as sweet as love can be, my love


Mellow mood has got me
I am feeling very relaxed and calm


So let the music rock me
Let the music soothe me and make me feel good


Quiet as the night
The night is peaceful and quiet


Please turn off your light
Turn off your light and let us enjoy the peace and quiet


Strike the hammer while iron is hot
Take action immediately while you have the chance


Open up your heart
Let your emotions show and be open to love


Let love come running in, darlin'
Allow love to come into your life, my love


Mellow mood has got me, darlin'
I am still feeling relaxed and calm, my love


Let the music rock me, darlin'
The music is helping me to feel even more calm and relaxed, my love


'Cause I've got your love (darlin')
I am feeling even more in love with you, my love


Love, sweet love, darlin'
My love for you is still as sweet as love can be, my love




Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: BOB MARLEY

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Comments from YouTube:

@ras-lawrence-9503

One of bobs last songs was ima hurting inside. which he sung live over and over for 2 hours on stage.

@Marschalmathers

Bob rest in Peace your the best

@DelPhillips89

love this track

@SoulKingdread

This was NOT bob marley's last song. You can tell by his voice and the beat

@giuseppeparnoffo6105

Love sweet love....
My King ❤️

@DBos74

Which expert can confirm that this is a Rocksteady song, not a Reggae song?

@vuurwerkforlife122

r.i.p bob marley 4 ever bob marley

@kennedy5304

buena musica ,si

@Shkicabebu

LOVE!

@DirtyStep420

i love love bob

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