No Water
Bob Marley Lyrics


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No water can quench my thirst
I'm in bed send me a nurse, I'm thirsty thirsty Lord o' Mercy
Ooh we
What other bottle, sweeter the victory
I've got your love, the power of your glory, ah
Ooh yeah, trillin me
All right
Can't judge a mother by the skin of the father
Can't judge a book by the skin on the cover yo
Read me read me baby
I'm goin'

No water can quench thirst
I'm in bed, need a nurse
Can you understand
Do you understand me baby

I've got a bottle, sweet the victory
I've got your love, the power of your glory ah
Ooh we
All right
You've got your love and I've got mine
Workin together, they work fine, do you believe me, baby
Get it up baby




Break it back, turn it loose
What in heaven baby it got to choose

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Bob Marley's song No Water expresses a deep longing and yearning for a higher power, for something that can quench his spiritual thirst. Marley sings "No water can quench my thirst," which represents his desire for more than just worldly desires or pleasures. He continues by saying "I'm in bed send me a nurse, I'm thirsty thirsty Lord o' Mercy," portraying his desperation and need for healing or guidance. Marley is also seen reflecting on the power of love and its ability to conquer all obstacles. He sings, "I've got your love, the power of your glory," which shows his acknowledgment of a supreme being's control over everything.


Moreover, Marley touches upon the idea that people should not be judged by their appearance, saying "Can't judge a mother by the skin of the father, Can't judge a book by the skin on the cover yo," emphasizing the need to examine and understand someone's true identity and character before passing judgment. He ends these lyrics by saying, "Read me read me baby, I'm going," which suggests his willingness to be understood and recognized for who he truly is.


Line by Line Meaning

No water can quench my thirst
To quench the thirst of the soul, mere water is not enough


I'm in bed send me a nurse, I'm thirsty thirsty Lord o' Mercy
The singer is in need of spiritual care to quench his spiritual thirst


Ooh we
An expression of enjoyment or satisfaction


What other bottle, sweeter the victory
The victory obtained by spiritual growth is sweeter than any material possessions


I've got your love, the power of your glory, ah
Having experienced the divine love and glory, the artist feels empowered


Ooh yeah, trillin me
An expression of excitement and arousal


All right
An expression of agreement or satisfaction


Can't judge a mother by the skin of the father
One's true identity and worth cannot be determined by external factors such as appearance or family background


Can't judge a book by the skin on the cover yo
One must not judge something or someone by superficial appearances


Read me read me baby
The artist is urging the listener to look beyond the external and understand his true self


I'm goin'
The singer is ready to embark on a spiritual journey




Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: Bob Marley

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Comments from YouTube:

@FlorenceW101

aw man this is on of my favorite Bob Marley songs, this and mellow mood. I love Bob, there will never be another artist like him.

@0misW0rld

i love his rock steady too. the early stuff is so raw

@leesmith9639

Yes I like mellow mood too class

@nebertbanda3930

Why I never noticed those sweet awesome backing vocalizations before??!....Oooooooooh.....rump pump pump...rump pump pump...Aaaaaaaaaaaahhhh...Amazing!!

@5104560711

its songs like this that remind me the time frame his music was made in. its so crazy most of this man's music sounds as if it was made recently. true definition of timeless music.

@charlieday5871

If I ever get sick of hearing this song...I know my time on Earth is near the end

@breal4love

So many memories of great times. This is one of Bob Marleys best

@Pseidof

how i love these short, underrated Bobs songs :)

@davehughes6366

Bassline is crackin love the backing singers 'reggae classic'

@dalaverata002

РРрра па па рапапа па :) много яка песен. Великана Боб Марли!  

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