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)
Can't You See
Bob Marley & The Wailers Lyrics
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What you're doing to me, girl
I am bound
Won't you set me free (set me free)
Told me you loved me
Try to break my heart
You do such a trick girl
You gotta a heart
That be made of stone
A pity you don't know, while your fresh were grown
Can't you see
What you're doing to me
I say girl
I am bound
Won't you set me free (set me free)
Let you jerk on my heart
And you shatter my brain
If you have conscience
Ain't that a shame
Told me you loved me
Try to break my heart
You do such a trick girl
You gotta be smart
Can't you see
What you're doing to me, girl
I say girl
I am bound
Won't you set me free
Set me free
Can't you see
What you're doing to me, girl
I am bound
Baby won't you set me free (set me free)
Let you dream on my heart
And you shatter my brain
If you have conscience
Ain't that a shame
Told me you loved me
Try to break my heart
You do such a trick girl
You gotta be smart
Can't you see
What you're doing to me, girl
I am bound
Won't you set me free
The song "Can't You See" by Bob Marley is a lament about a love that is hurting the singer. The lyrics describe a lover who claims to love the singer but is actually breaking his heart. The singer feels trapped and bound in the relationship, and he is begging the lover to set him free. Throughout the song, the singer is questioning the lover's intentions and calling out her manipulative behavior.
The first verse of the song sets the tone for the rest of the lyrics. The singer is frustrated with the lover's actions and wants her to understand how she's making him feel. The second verse implies that the lover is deliberately trying to break the singer's heart, and that she is aware of the harm she's causing. The refrain of the song ("Can't you see what you're doing to me, girl?") is repeated throughout the song, emphasizing the singer's frustration and confusion.
The song ends with the singer asking the lover to set him free, indicating that he wants to end the relationship. The lyrics suggest that the singer is feeling trapped and hurt, and that he has had enough of the lover's games. Overall, "Can't You See" is a powerful ballad about the pain of a toxic relationship.
Line by Line Meaning
Can't you see
Do you not realize
What you're doing to me, girl
The harm you are causing me, my love
I am bound
I am trapped and unable to escape
Won't you set me free (set me free)
Please release me from this emotional bondage
Told me you loved me
You professed your love for me
Try to break my heart
But now you are intentionally hurting me
You do such a trick girl
Your actions are deceitful
You gotta be smart
You have to realize the consequences of your behavior
You gotta a heart
You have a heart, but it seems cold
That be made of stone
It is hardened and unfeeling
A pity you don't know, while your fresh were grown
It's a shame you don't understand, even now that you are mature
Let you jerk on my heart
I allowed you to manipulate my emotions
And you shatter my brain
But it's causing me mental anguish and distress
If you have conscience
If you are capable of feeling guilt
Ain't that a shame
Then it's disappointing that you would treat me this way
Baby won't you set me free (set me free)
My dear, please release me from this emotional trap
Let you dream on my heart
I let you hold onto the possibility of a future together
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: Toy Caldwell
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@natdigga3879
One of my fav wailers songs. Definitely under rated.
@musarerosinepoetry8882
PETER TOSH & BOB MARLEY GREAT VOICES💖
@greggalant7543
Peter was right to leave Bob, he was so talented that he would not be able to give us all those albums he produced. He and bunny were stars in there own right. Bob was Mega as everyone saw later, but they all sharpened each other. They gave us music that will NEVER be repeated or challenged. Even Ziggy and the rest have no chance of replicating such standards. Once in a life time talent
@lubabalomahlombe451
Thank you for saying that brother. The man did not have such a phenomenal voice just to be a back up singer. Not to mention that he wrote a lot of those revolutionary songs that made Bob a superstar.
@MKG021
🇬🇷The Wailers !!!
@keepingitvillarreal6621
The greatest ever
@kwakukyei792
Blessed
@psst...heyyou6508
Peter Tosh!!! The toughest!! 💪🤨🔊🎶♥️
@PrescilliaBebiScaredofTheMoon
C'est le meilleur titre de Peter Tosh !!!!! C'est du rock steady mais pour moi, ça c'est du Rock'N'Roll !!!!!!!!!!
@leowarner8813
Wailing wailers When they were united Peter, bunny and bob