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)
Crisis
Bob Marley & The Wailers Lyrics
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But-a yin some people world, it never shine at all
They say love is a stream that will find its course
I mean, some-a people think life is a dream
So they making matters worse
But no matter what the crisis is
No matter what the crisis is
(Give Jah all the thanks and praises)
Giving it, giving it, giving it, giving it
(Give Jah all the thanks and praises)
So, so, so much been said, and then so little (been done) little been done
They still killing, killing the people
And they, and they having (havin' their fun) havin'-a, havin'-a lots of fun
Killing the people, oo-yoo, (having fun) having their fun
They just want to be the leader
In the house of the rising sun
But no matter what the crisis is
Oh, no, oh, no no no what the crisis is
Do your
Live it up, live it up, live it up, live it up (give Jah all the thanks and praises!)
Live it up, live it up, live it up, live it up (give Jah all the thanks and praises)
They say the sun shines for all
But-a yin some people world, it never shine at all
They say love is a stream that will find its course
I mean, some-a people think life is a dream
So they making matters worse
No matter what the crisis is
No matter what the crisis is
Do it
Live it up, live it up, live it up, live it up (give Jah all the thanks and praises)
Live it up, live it up, live it up, live it up (give Jah all the thanks and praises)
(Give Jah all the thanks and praises)
His mercies endureth for ever, yeah
(Give Jah all the thanks and praises)
Oh, children, come on, and give Jah
(Give Jah all the thanks and praises)
Children, come on, and give Jah
(Give Jah all the thanks and praises)
The lyrics of Bob Marley's "Crisis" tackle the issue of systemic inequality and oppression that exists in our world. The opening lines acknowledge that while the sun shines for everyone, it's not true for all people, as some live in a world where the sun never shines at all. The sun here is a metaphor for hope, happiness, and good fortune. This line addresses the unequal distribution of the resources and opportunities that we all need to survive and thrive, highlighting the stark reality of the haves and have-nots. The next lines about love are also a comment on the reality of human experience. Love is a universal feeling but not all people have the chance to experience it.
The chorus of the song is a call to action. The repeated phrase, "No matter what the crisis is," suggests that there will always be struggles and complexities in life, but we must continue to do our thing and give thanks for what we have. The last lines, "His mercies endureth forever" and "Children, come on, and give Jah" all refer to the idea of acknowledging and giving thanks to the divine for the blessings in our lives.
Overall, Bob Marley's lyrics are a commentary on the global issues of inequality, suffering, and oppression that persist in the world. These issues have always been a part of human existence, but Marley urges his listeners to rise above these struggles by remaining optimistic, resilient, and grateful. He emphasizes the importance of taking action, doing our part and giving thanks for both the good and the bad in our lives.
Line by Line Meaning
They say the sun shines for all
Everyone is supposed to have an equal chance at life
But-a yin some people world, it never shine at all
In reality, some people never get to experience the good parts of life
They say love is a stream that will find its course
Love will always find its way through life, no matter what happens
I mean, some-a people think life is a dream
Some people think that life is infinite and without consequence
So they making matters worse
These people are making bad choices, and are only making their problems worse
But no matter what the crisis is
Despite all the issues in life,
Doing it, doing it, doing your thing
You still have the power to take care of yourself and do what you need to do
(Give Jah all the thanks and praises)
You should always be thankful for life's blessings and acknowledge the higher power
Giving it, giving it, giving it, giving it
Give your all to your own life
So, so, so much been said, and then so little (been done) little been done
People talk about fixing issues, but oftentimes, no actual progress is made
They still killing, killing the people
Violence and death still plague society
And they, and they having (havin' their fun) havin'-a, havin'-a lots of fun
Those causing destruction and pain find pleasure in their actions
Killing the people, oo-yoo, (having fun) having their fun
They continue the cycle of violence for their enjoyment
They just want to be the leader
Those in power only want to maintain their control
In the house of the rising sun
They are willing to do whatever it takes to maintain their place at the top
Oh, no, oh, no no no what the crisis is
Despite all the issues in life,
Do your
Take care of yourself and do what you need to do
Live it up, live it up, live it up, live it up (give Jah all the thanks and praises!)
Enjoy life to the fullest and always be thankful for the good things in it
His mercies endureth for ever, yeah
The higher power's blessings are eternal and long-lasting
Oh, children, come on, and give Jah
Encouragement to acknowledge the higher power and be thankful for life
(Give Jah all the thanks and praises)
Always be thankful for life's blessings and acknowledge the higher power
Children, come on, and give Jah
A call for everyone to be thankful and acknowledge the higher power
(Give Jah all the thanks and praises)
A reminder to always be thankful for life's blessings and acknowledge the higher power
Lyrics Β© Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: FREDDIE HUBBARD
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