Trenchtown Rock
Bob Marley & Peter Tosh Lyrics
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All the way from Trenchtown, Jamaica
Bob Marley and the Wailers, come on!
One good thing about music, when it hits you feel no pain
One good thing about music, when it hits you feel no pain
So hit me with music, hit me with music now, yeah
Hit me with music, hit me with music now, got to say
(Trenchtown rock) I say don't watch that
(Trenchtown rock) big fish or sprat
(Trenchtown rock) you reap what you sow
(Trenchtown rock) and everyone know now
(Trenchtown rock) don't turn your back
(Trenchtown rock) give the slum a try
(Trenchtown rock) never let the children cry
(Trenchtown rock) 'cause you got to tell Jah-Jah why you're
(Grooving) Kingston 12
(Grooving) Kingston 12
(Grooving) whoa, whoa, whoa, it's Kingston 12
(Grooving) it's Kingston 12
No want you fe galang so
No want you fe galang so
You want come cold I up
But you can't come cold I up
'Cause I'm grooving, yes I'm grooving
I say one good thing, one good thing
When it hits you feel no pain
One good thing about music
When it hits you feel no pain
So hit me with music
Hit me with music now
Hit me with music, hit me with music, now look at that
(Trenchtown rock) I say don't watch that
(Trenchtown rock) if you big fish or sprat
(Trenchtown rock) you reap what you sow
(Trenchtown rock) and everyone know now
(Trenchtown rock) don't turn your back
(Trenchtown rock) give the slum a try
(Trenchtown rock) never let the children cry
(Trenchtown rock) 'cause you got to tell Jah-Jah why you're
(Grooving, grooving)
(Grooving, grooving)
No want you fe galang so
No want you fe galang so
Want come cold I up
But you can't come cold I up
'Cause I'm grooving, lord, I'm grooving
I say one good thing, one good thing
When it hits you feel no pain
One good thing about music
When it hits you feel no pain
So hit me with music
Hit me with music now
Hit me with music
Brutalize me with music
It's Trenchtown rock
It's Trenchtown rock
It's Trenchtown rock
It's Trenchtown rock
It's Trenchtown rock
It's Trenchtown rock
It's Trenchtown rock
It's Trenchtown rock
The lyrics of Bob Marley's "Trenchtown Rock" are a celebration of the power of music and a call to action for justice and equality. The song begins with an introduction to the Trenchtown experience, a nod to the neighborhood in Jamaica where Bob Marley grew up. It speaks about the uplifting and pain-relieving properties of music as well as a warning not to turn your back on those in the slums of Trenchtown.
The refrain, "One good thing about music, when it hits you feel no pain," is repeated throughout the song, emphasizing the healing power of music. The lyrics also allude to the socio-economic challenges faced by those living in Trenchtown, with lines like "you reap what you sow" and "give the slum a try." The song calls for empathy and action towards these issues.
In the second half of the song, the lyrics reference Kingston 12, a district in Jamaica known for its music scene. The call-and-response style means to encourage the audience to participate in the experience of music, with the repeated refrain "grooving, grooving" building excitement.
Overall, "Trenchtown Rock" is a powerful testament to the transformational power of music and a call to action for social justice.
Line by Line Meaning
This, I wanna tell you, is the Trenchtown experience
Let me explain to you what it's like to come from Trenchtown
All the way from Trenchtown, Jamaica
This music comes from my hometown of Trenchtown in Jamaica
Bob Marley and the Wailers, come on!
I am Bob Marley and this is my band, the Wailers, let's get started!
One good thing about music, when it hits you feel no pain
Music has the power to make you forget your troubles and feel good
So hit me with music, hit me with music now, yeah
Let's start playing the music and get into the groove
Hit me with music, hit me with music now, got to say
I need to hear the music and get lost in the rhythm
(Trenchtown rock) I say don't watch that
Don't worry about what's happening in Trenchtown
(Trenchtown rock) big fish or sprat
Whether you're rich or poor in Trenchtown doesn't matter
(Trenchtown rock) you reap what you sow
What you put into Trenchtown is what you'll get out of it
(Trenchtown rock) and everyone know now
Everyone in Trenchtown understands this concept
(Trenchtown rock) don't turn your back
Don't ignore Trenchtown and the problems that exist there
(Trenchtown rock) give the slum a try
Come visit Trenchtown and experience it for yourself
(Trenchtown rock) never let the children cry
We must take care of the children in Trenchtown and not let them suffer
(Trenchtown rock) 'cause you got to tell Jah-Jah why you're
We have to be accountable to God for how we treat Trenchtown
(Grooving) Kingston 12
I'm dancing to the music and feeling good in my neighborhood of Kingston 12
(Grooving) whoa, whoa, whoa, it's Kingston 12
I'm really feeling the music in Kingston 12
No want you fe galang so
Don't act like that around me
You want come cold I up
You think you can intimidate me
But you can't come cold I up
But you can't scare me
'Cause I'm grooving, yes I'm grooving
I'm too busy enjoying the music to be bothered by you
It's Trenchtown rock
This song is all about Trenchtown
Hit me with music now look at that
Let's keep the music playing and enjoy the moment
Brutalize me with music
Let the music consume me and take me away
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: Bob Marley
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@WILODSM
All the people who saw Bob performed live: you guys are the luckiest people that ever put feet on this earth!!!!!!
@1pittmanj
I agree with that statement 1000 percent. So jealous
@ColbyYadz
@@1pittmanj you did see it. in this video. i know its not much, but imagine the odds of being born in a time you can even be able to witness this, and even moreso what will come BECAUSE of it! enjoy your ride of life and see what comes from all this crazy beautiful music
@p.b.-letspickacardandsee8576
Saw The Wailers in Liverpool live! 👍🏿
WHAT a gig 😎
✌🏿❤️💛💚
😇
@Arthookitup
Santa Cruz civic auditorium ❤️💛💚
@anitakos1375
💚💚💚❤️❤️❤️
@warriorhippie
This song does something unexplainable to my soul.
@furahdread8330
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VTnzetmc45w&list=TLPQMTMxMjIwMjEjesn57Ruhfg&index=26
@caingerdanger
Amen
@response207
you reap what you sow