Jamming
Bob Marley %26 The Wailers Lyrics
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All right
We're jamming
I wanna jam it with you
We're jamming, jamming
And I hope you like jamming too
We can do it anyhow
I and I will see you through
'Cause everyday we pay the price
We're the living sacrifice
Jamming 'til the jam is through
We're jamming
To think that jamming was a thing of the past
We're jamming
And I hope this jam is gonna last
No bullet can stop us now
We neither beg nor we won't bow
Neither can be bought nor sold
We all defend the right
Jah Jah children must unite
For life is worth much more than gold
We're jamming (jamming, jamming, jamming)
And we're jamming in the name of the Lord
We're jamming (jamming, jamming, jamming)
We're jamming right straight from yard
Singing
Holy Mount Zion
Holy Mount Zion
Jah sitteth in Mount Zion
And rules all creation
Yeah, we're
We're jamming (Bop-chu-waa)
Bop-chu-wa-wa-wa
We're jamming (Bop-chu-waa)
See,
I wanna jam it with you
We're jamming (jamming, jamming, jamming)
And Jamdown hope you're jamming too
Jah knows how much I've tried
The truth I cannot hide
To keep you satisfied
True love that now exists
Is the love I can't resist
So jam by my side
We're Jamming (jamming, jamming, jamming), yeah-eah-eah
I wanna jam it with you
We're jamming, we're jamming, we're jamming, we're jamming
We're jamming, we're jamming, we're jamming, we're jamming
Hope you like jamming too
We're jamming, we're jamming (jamming)
We're jamming, we're jamming (jamming)
I wanna (I wanna jam it with you) I wanna
I wanna jam with you now
We're jamming, we're jamming (hope you like jamming too)
And I hope you like jamming, I hope you like jamming
'Cause (I wanna jam it with you) I wanna jam it with you
I like, I hope you, I hope you like jamming too
I wanna jam it
I wanna jam it
In "Jamming," Bob Marley invites everyone to join in and have fun through music. The song begins with Marley suggesting that he and his listeners "jam" together, hoping that they will enjoy it too. He then establishes that there are no limitations or requirements for this jam session. He clearly states that he and his fellow Jamaicans will stand up for their rights and not be silenced by violence, preaching that life is more valuable than gold. The chorus is repeated, stressing the enjoyment and unity that music can bring.
Marley then emphasizes the importance of Zion, the spiritual homeland of Jamaica, as the place where Jah (God) reigns supreme. In the end, he talks about his love for his listeners and asks them to continue jamming with him.
The lyrics build on Marley's Rastafarian beliefs and the ideology of "One Love," which he promoted throughout his music. He emphasizes the importance of unity, love, and respect for one another, and the power of music in bringing people together. "Jamming" is a representation of the shared passion for reggae music, which is intertwined with the Jamaican culture and history.
Line by Line Meaning
Ooh yeah
Expressing excitement and positive vibes
All right
Agreement with the situation
We're jamming
We are enjoying ourselves with music and rhythm
I wanna jam it with you
I want to share this amazing experience with you
Ain't no rules, ain't no vow
There are no restrictions, no obligations
We can do it anyhow
We can enjoy ourselves in any way we choose
I and I will see you through
We will support each other
'Cause everyday we pay the price
We face challenges and hardships every day
We're the living sacrifice
We make sacrifices in order to survive and thrive
Jamming 'til the jam is through
We will continue to enjoy music until we cannot anymore
To think that jamming was a thing of the past
It is surprising to think that good times have changed
No bullet can stop us now
We cannot be deterred by violence or danger
We neither beg nor we won't bow
We will not be subservient or submissive
Neither can be bought nor sold
We cannot be bought off or influenced by money or material possessions
We all defend the right
We fight for justice and fairness
Jah Jah children must unite
We should all come together as children of Jah (God)
For life is worth much more than gold
Life should be valued over material wealth
We're jamming in the name of the Lord
We are enjoying music as an act of worship
Singing Holy Mount Zion
We are celebrating the Holy city of Zion
Jah sitteth in Mount Zion
God is present in the Holy city of Zion
And rules all creation
God is the ruler of all things
(Bop-chu-waa)
A beat used in the song
See, I wanna jam it with you
I really want to share this musical moment with you
Jah knows how much I've tried
God understands the effort I have put in
The truth I cannot hide
I cannot conceal the truth of my feelings
To keep you satisfied
To make sure you are happy and content
True love that now exists
The love we share is real and genuine
Is the love I can't resist
I am unable to resist this kind of love
We're jamming, we're jamming, we're jamming
We are having a great time with music
Hope you like jamming too
I hope you are also enjoying this musical experience
I like, I hope you, I hope you like jamming too
I like this experience, and I hope you do too
I wanna jam it
I want to continue enjoying this musical moment
Contributed by Brayden N. Suggest a correction in the comments below.