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)
Am A Do You
Bob Marley & The Wailers Lyrics
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You got to pay your dues ooh
I'm do you baby oh
And I'm a do you too ooh (one more time)
You got to pay your dues
And I'm a do you
(Hey woman)
And I've got mine
And then we put them together
Cause they gonna work so fine
Still ya bap a woman I got you on my mind
And I've get it with you again, now woman
And I've got to do it with you again, got to say
(Do it with your bad self) Come on home today
(Do it with your bad self) I wanna do it with my bad self
(Do it with your bad self) Are you tellin' me to do it
(Do it with your bad self) Thank you woman
Cause every man needs a woman
Every woman, every woman needs her man
Closer together they would be
Sharing a world so free
And though we're far apart
You're still in my
Still ya bap you're in the bottom of my heart
And I've got to do it with you again
Say I've got to do it with you again, oh
(Do it with your bad self) Thank you baby
(Do it with your bad self) Say woman
(Do it with your bad self) Gibe me in the mood
(Do it with your bad self) Let me feel rude
Every man needs a woman
Every woman, needs her man, oh
Closer together they would be
Sharing a world so free
And though we're far apart
You're still in my
Still ya bap you're in the middle of my heart
And I've got to do it with you again
Say I've got to do it with you again, tell me
(Do it with your bad self) Invite me home
(Do it with your bad self) Oh baby
(Do it with your bad self) Hey I wanna
(Do it with your bad self) Do it with your bad self
(Do it with your bad self) Hey baby
(Do it with your bad self) That's nice of you to tell me
(Do it with your bad self) Do it with my bad self
The lyrics to Bob Marley's song "Am-A-Do" are about the natural desire for love and companionship. The song speaks to the need for both men and women to find their match, and to honor the love they find. The lyrics suggest that while we may be physically apart, our hearts remain connected, and that every man needs a woman and every woman needs a man. The chorus, "Do it with your bad self," is a call to action, encouraging each person to seize the opportunity for love and make the most of it.
The opening lines of the song set the tone for what is to come, with Marley singing "You got to pay your dues." This notion of "paying your dues" refers to the idea that to find true love, we must be willing to work for it, to be patient, and to be open to new experiences. The repetition of "I'm a do you" and "And I've got to do it with you again" further underscore the message of the song, that love and companionship are worth pursuing with passion.
Overall, "Am-A-Do" is a testament to the power of love and the human need for connection. While the lyrics are simple, they convey a deep truth about the importance of finding and holding onto love in our lives.
Line by Line Meaning
Am a do, ooh
I am going to do it, oh
You got to pay your dues ooh
You have to work hard to achieve your goals, oh
I'm do you baby oh
I'm going to love you, baby, oh
And I'm a do you too ooh (one more time)
And I'm going to love you too, oh (one more time)
Hey woman
Addressing a woman
You've got your love
You have your own love
And I've got mine
And I have mine
And then we put them together
And then we unite our love
Cause they gonna work so fine
Because our love will work perfectly
Still ya bap a woman I got you on my mind
Still, I'm thinking about you, woman
And I've get it with you again, now woman
And I want to be with you again, now, woman
And I've got to do it with you again, got to say
And I have to love you again, I must say
(Do it with your bad self) Come on home today
Expressing a desire to be with the loved one and expressing admiration for their abilities
(Do it with your bad self) I wanna do it with my bad self
Expressing a desire to love the loved one with passion and intensity
(Do it with your bad self) Are you tellin' me to do it
Asking for permission to love the loved one
(Do it with your bad self) Thank you woman
Thanking the woman for allowing the love
Cause every man needs a woman
Expressing the importance of a woman in a man's life
Every woman, every woman needs her man
Expressing the importance of a man in a woman's life
Closer together they would be
Emphasizing the need to be together
Sharing a world so free
Emphasizing the beauty of a shared world
And though we're far apart
Despite the distance between us
You're still in my
You are still in my heart
Still ya bap you're in the bottom of my heart
You are still in the deepest part of my heart
Say I've got to do it with you again, oh
Expressing a strong desire to be with the loved one again
(Do it with your bad self) Invite me home
Asking the loved one to invite the singer home
(Do it with your bad self) Oh baby
Expressing passion and desire for the loved one
(Do it with your bad self) Hey I wanna
Expressing a strong desire to be with the loved one
(Do it with your bad self) Do it with your bad self
Asking the loved one to love the singer with passion and intensity
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Peermusic Publishing
Written by: BOB MARLEY
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Am-A-Do
Am do ui
You got to pay your dues ui
I´m do baby ui
And im a do you too ui (one more time)
(hey woman)
You´ve got your love
And i got mine
And then we put then together
Cause they gonna work so fine
Still i got the woman i got you on my mind
And i´ve got together with you
And i´ve got to do it with you again(got to say)
Do it with your back self 3x
(Thank you woman)
Cause every man needs a woman
Every woman, every woman needs a man
Closer together they would be
Cheering the world so free
And love will fall apart
You´re still in my...
Still i´ve got the woman i´ve got it on my own
And i´ve got to do it with you
And i´ve got to do it with you again(got to say)
Do it with your back self 3x
Every man needs a woman
Every woman, needs a man
Closer together they would be
Cheering the world so free
And love will fall apart
You´re still in my...
Paz... Jah Bless!!!
Am do ui
You got to pay your dues ui
I´m do baby ui
And im a do you too ui (one more time)
(hey woman)
You´ve got your love
And i got mine
And then we put then together
Cause they gonna work so fine
Still i got the woman i got you on my mind
And i´ve got together with you
And i´ve got to do it with you again(got to say)
Do it with your back self 3x
(Thank you woman)
Cause every man needs a woman
Every woman, every woman needs a man
Closer together they would be
Cheering the world so free
And love will fall apart
You´re still in my...
Still i´ve got the woman i´ve got it on my own
And i´ve got to do it with you
And i´ve got to do it with you again(got to say)
Do it with your back self 3x
Every man needs a woman
Every woman, needs a man
Closer together they would be
Cheering the world so free
And love will fall apart
You´re still in my.
@friendlyneighbourhoodstoner
Bob Marley will forever be timeless.
@SilentFigure1
From the grave still teaching us.
@Goldyntuch
Do it with my bad self!!!🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾The Legend Himself...All Praises Due to Bob Marley!!!
@jermo1213
The Greatest ever. Dem the GOAT
@bosse641
Amazing music. So fine. 🙂
@ScreamingDoug
Thanks for posting. Oh how much do the 3 Is add to the sound!?! 😁
@antoniogambardella785
yea rastafay ò ziì respect
@multipletelephoneextension8483
Very true indeed!
@lsrcas
ta porra essa é pesada
@jossuerazanadraibe
Interresting thing is that nowadays this song can be a polemic