The album has a very relaxed, laid back sound, lacking much of the militant quality of the Wailers lyrically and musically. They received criticism for 'going soft' as a result of the general sound of the album as well as the theme: songs primarily revolving around love, as well as marijuana.
The album's release coincided with the One Love Peace Concert, heralding Marley's triumphant return to Jamaica from exodus in London. Three of the songs are new versions of tracks from the 1971 album Soul Revolution Part II. Well-known songs from the album include "Is This Love" and "Satisfy My Soul". Kaya reached the top five in the UK album charts.
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Easy Skanking
Bob Marley %26 The Wailers Lyrics
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Easy skanking (skanking it slow)
Easy skanking (skanking it easy)
Easy skanking (skanking it slow)
Excuse me while I light my spliff (spliff)
Oh God I gotta take a lift (lift)
From reality I just can't drift (drift)
Take it easy (easy skanking)
Lord, I'll take it easy (easy skanking)
Take it easy (easy skanking)
Got to take it easy (easy skanking)
See, we're taking it easy (ooh wa da da da)
We're taking it slow (ooh wa da da da)
Taking it easy
Got to take it slow
So take it easy (easy skanking, da da da da da da)
Oh, take it easy (easy skanking)
Take it easy (easy skanking, da da da da da da)
Take it easy (easy skanking)
Excuse me while I light my spliff (spliff)
Oh God I gotta take a lift (lift)
From reality I just can't drift (drift)
That's why I'm staying with this riff (riff)
Take it easy (taking it easy)
Got to take it easy (taking it slow)
Take it easy (taking it easy)
Skanky take it easy (taking it slow)
Tell you what
Herb for my wine (ooh wa da da da da)
Honey for my strong drink (ooh wa da da da da)
Herb for my wine
Honey for my strong drink
I'll take it easy (taking it easy)
Skanky take it easy (skanking it slow)
Take it easy (taking it easy)
Take it easy (skanking it slow)
Take it easy (taking it easy)
Oh, taking it easy (skanking it slow)
You'll take it easy, ah (taking it easy)
Skanky take it easy (skanking it slow)
"Easy Skanking" is one of Bob Marley's most upbeat and fun songs. It's all about taking things slow and easy and feeling good. The song starts with the repetition of "Easy skanking (skanking it easy) / Easy skanking (skanking it slow)" making it clear that this song is all about having a relaxed and calm vibe. The chorus repeats the message of the song: "Take it easy (easy skanking) / Lord, I'll take it easy (easy skanking) / Take it easy (easy skanking) / Got to take it easy (easy skanking)." Bob Marley's voice is soothing, calming, and sings about taking things slow and relaxed. The lyrics are all about taking a break from reality, and escaping to a laid back mindset.
The lyrics in "Easy Skanking" are a reflection of the reggae culture that Bob Marley lived in. The song exudes the message of freedom and relaxation in contrast to the tense political situation that surrounded them at the time. The song represents a form of self-care and self-medication - from the herbs to the honey in the lyrics. The song is known for its use of Jamaican English, with words such as "spliff" meaning a cannabis cigarette, and "skanking" means dancing.
Line by Line Meaning
Easy skanking (skanking it easy)
We're relaxing comfortably and moving to the rhythm with ease.
Excuse me while I light my spliff (spliff)
I need to pause for a moment to light my marijuana cigarette.
Oh God I gotta take a lift (lift)
I need to escape from reality for a while to find peace within myself.
From reality I just can't drift (drift)
I can't move away from the reality of the world, I need to stay grounded.
That's why I am staying with this riff (riff)
The music’s melody is keeping me grounded and connected to reality.
Take it easy (easy skanking)
Just relax and take life easy.
See, we're taking it easy (ooh wa da da da)
We're all relaxing and keeping the rhythm together.
Got to take it easy (easy skanking)
It's important to always stay relaxed and calm, and the music helps us do that.
Tell you what
Listen up, I have something to say.
Herb for my wine (ooh wa da da da da)
Weed to help me stay relaxed and in control of my thoughts.
Honey for my strong drink (ooh wa da da da da)
Sweetness to balance the harshness of life.
You'll take it easy, ah (taking it easy)
You should also relax and keep calm.
Skanky take it easy (skanking it slow)
Let's all stay relaxed and move to the rhythm together at a slow pace.
Contributed by Taylor H. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
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@theafrican3676
This song still as good today as the first time I heard it in 1979. When I bought the KAYA album.
BOB MARLEY you're still the greatest, RIP .
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Bob lives in our hearts.