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".

Full Wikipedia article: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bob_Marley_and_the_Wailers

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)

15-Give Thanks and Praise
Bob Marley & The Wailers Lyrics

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Give thanks and praises to the most high
Give thanks and praises so high
He will not deceive us my brethren
He will only lead us again
Oh take that veil from off of your eyes
Look into the future of realize

Noah had three suns, ham, shem and japhet

And in ham is known to be the prophet
Glory to jah the prophet is come
Through all these ages
Glory to jah the prophet has come
Through all these stages

When my soul was hurtin' deep within
And I'm worrying to be free, desperately, yeah
So guide and protect I and I oh jah, jah
Through all these ages
Guide and protect I and I oh jah, jah
Through all these stages

Rastafari is his name, jah rastafari is his name, jah
If jah didn't love I, if I didn't love I
If jah didn't love I, if I didn't love I
Would I be around today
Would I be around to say

Give thanks and praises, give thanks and praises

Give thanks and praises, give thanks and praises
Give thanks and praises, give thanks and praises

Overall Meaning

In "Give Thanks & Praises," Bob Marley & The Wailers encourage listeners to honor and worship Jah, or God, by giving thanks and praises. The lyrics suggest that by putting faith in Jah and acknowledging His power, guidance, and love, individuals can find freedom and overcome their personal struggles. Marley urges his audience to remove the veil from their eyes, to look beyond the present, and to realize the value of Jah's teachings. Marley takes a brief detour in the song to reference Noah and his sons, stating that Ham was known as a prophet and that Jah's glory has been present throughout history.

Overall, the song is a testament to the Rastafarian beliefs and the importance of faith, love, and gratitude in one's life. By acknowledging Jah's power and praise, Marley suggests that listeners can find peace amidst their turbulent lives.

Line by Line Meaning

Give thanks and praises to the most high
Show gratitude and admiration towards the almighty power

Give thanks and praises so high
Show utmost appreciation and respect

He will not deceive us my brethren
The divine power will not trick or mislead us, my fellow beings

He will only lead us again
The divine power will only guide us towards the right path once more

Oh take that veil from off of your eyes
Remove the curtain of falsehood and see the truth

Look into the future of realize
Understand the future and its consequences

Noah had three sons, ham, shem and japhet
Noah, a biblical figure, had three offspring named Ham, Shem, and Japheth

And in ham is known to be the prophet
Ham is known as a prophet

Glory to jah the prophet is come
Praise and honor the arrival of the prophet

Through all these ages
For countless generations and eras

When my soul was hurtin' deep within
During the time when my inner self was in profound distress

And I'm worrying to be free, desperately, yeah
When I was frantically yearning to break free from my struggles

So guide and protect I and I oh jah, jah
Please guide and protect me, oh divine power

Rastafari is his name, jah rastafari is his name, jah
The almighty power is known as Rastafari or Jah Rastafari

If jah didn't love I, if I didn't love I
If the divine power didn't shower me with love, and if I didn't love myself

Would I be around today
Would I still exist in this world

Would I be around to say
Would I still have the capability to express myself

Give thanks and praises, give thanks and praises
Continue showing gratitude and respect

Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: DEAN FRASER, PAUL KASTICK, MICHAEL FLETCHER, RAYMOND MCLAUGHLIN

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