Bob Marley and the Wailers (previously known as The Wailers, and prior to t… Read Full Bio ↴Bob Marley and the Wailers (previously known as The Wailers, and prior to that The Wailing Rudeboys, The Wailing Wailers and The Teenagers) were a Jamaican ska, rocksteady and reggae band. The founding members, in 1963, were Bob Marley (Robert Nesta Marley), Peter Tosh (Hubert Winston McIntosh), and Bunny Wailer (Neville Livingston).

During 1970 and 1971, Wailer, Marley and Tosh worked with renowned reggae producers Leslie Kong and Lee "Scratch" Perry.

They released four albums before signing to Island Records in 1972. Two more albums were created before Tosh and Wailer left the band in 1974, citing grievances over label treatment and ideological differences. Marley carried on with a new line-up, including the I-Threes that put out seven more more albums. Marley died in 1981.

The Wailers were a groundbreaking ska and reggae group, noted for songs such as "Simmer Down", "Trenchtown Rock", "Nice Time", "War", "Stir It Up" and "Get Up, Stand Up".

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Studio albums
The Wailing Wailers (1965)
The Best of the Wailers (1970; released 1971)
Soul Rebels (1970)
Soul Revolution Part II (1971)
Catch a Fire (1973)
Burnin' (1973)
Natty Dread (1974)
Rastaman Vibration (1976)
Exodus (1977)
Kaya (1978)
Survival (1979)
Uprising (1980)
Confrontation (1983)

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Bob Marley & The Wailers Lyrics

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( Paul )

Thou shalt never love another
And stand by me all the while
Take happiness with the heartache
And go through love wearing a smile
Oh, how happy we will be if we keep the ten commandments of love
Oh love

Thou shalt always have faith in me
In everything I say and do
Love with all your heart and soul
Until our life on earth is through
Oh how happy we will be if we keep the ten commandments of love

Love, oh sweet love
It's oh, oh so grand
You will find since the beginning of time
It has proved throughout all the land

So come to me when I am lonely
Kiss me when you hold me tight
Treat me sweet and gentle
When we say good night
Oh, how happy we will be if we keep the ten commandments of love
Oh, love

Oh, how happy we will be if we keep the ten commandments of love
(spoken) The Ten Commandments of Love

Overall Meaning

The Ten Commandments Of Love, a classic doo-wop R&B song with reggae flavor, is an ode to love that highlights the essential aspects of a successful and long-lasting relationship. The song's lyrics are divided into ten commandments, or rules, that a couple must follow to keep their love alive. The first two commandments emphasize faithfulness, urging the listener to never love another and always stand by their partner. The third commandment advises the listener to take happiness with the heartache and wear a smile throughout their romantic journey, reminding us that no love story is without its ups and downs.

The fourth commandment emphasizes faith in each other's words and actions, while the fifth exhorts the listener to love their partner with all their heart and soul until their life on earth is through, indicating the permanence and depth of their love. The remaining commandments advise the listener to be tender and loving towards their partner, through hugs, kisses, and gentle treatment. Throughout the song, Paul Marley, the songwriter, reminds us that if we follow all of these ten commandments of love, we will be incredibly happy.

Line by Line Meaning

Thou shalt never love another
You must never love anyone else but me

And stand by me all the while
Stay with me through thick and thin

Take happiness with the heartache
Even in times of sadness, we must find happiness

And go through love wearing a smile
Be happy and cheerful throughout our love journey

Oh, how happy we will be if we keep the ten commandments of love
Our love will be strong and happy if we follow these ten commandments

Thou shalt always have faith in me
Believe in me and trust me always

In everything I say and do
Have faith in my words and actions

Love with all your heart and soul
Love me with all your being

Until our life on earth is through
Love me for as long as we live

Love, oh sweet love
Love is a beautiful thing

It's oh, oh so grand
It is magnificent and wonderful