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)
Do You Remember
Bob Marley & The Wailers Lyrics
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Don't break my heart, don't do it babe
Don't break my heart, please don't do it babe
Don't you break my heart
'Cause I sacrifice to make you happy
Get nothin' for myself
Now you wanna leave me
For the love of someone else
I believe, baby, you'd better keep on keepin' on
Girl, I try to do my best
Girl, I try to do my best, don't do it babe
Don't break my heart, oh don't do it baby
Don't break my heart
My biggest mistake was lovin' you too much
And lettin' you know
'Cause now you've got me where you want me
And you're gonna let me go
My heart was made glad when you strolled, you see
Heartaches and misery you've been causin' me
Girl, I try to do my best
Girl, I try to do my best
Don't you do it, don't break my heart
Go down to the river and there I'll be
I'm gonna jump in, baby, if you don't see by me
Open up your eyes; can't you see I love you?
Open up your heart; can't you see I need you?
I'm no good without you, can't go on without you
Life's no good without you, what'm I gonna do without you?
Baby don't do it, don't you break my heart
Don't you do it, baby, don't you break my heart
What'm I gonna do without you?
Got to go on, baby
Baby don't you do it
The lyrics to Bob Marley & The Wailers' song "Do You Remember" express a plea to a loved one to not break the singer's heart by leaving them for someone else. The song begins with a desperate appeal, urging the person not to do it and to not break the singer's heart. The singer mentions how they have sacrificed their own happiness to make the other person happy, only to now face the possibility of being abandoned. Despite their pride being diminished, the singer encourages the person to continue their journey, implying that they should keep moving forward despite the pain.
The lyrics reveal that the singer's biggest mistake was loving the person too much and showing them their vulnerability. This has given the person power over the singer, leaving them in a position where they are at the mercy of the person's decision to let them go. The singer reflects on the heartaches and misery caused by this love, expressing their efforts to do their best in the relationship.
In the later part of the song, the singer mentions going down to the river and jumping in if the person doesn't see their value. They invite the person to open their eyes and see the love and need that the singer has for them. The song conveys the sentiment that without this person, the singer feels incomplete and lost. The plea continues, asking the person not to break their heart and suggesting they must go on even if the person chooses to leave.
Overall, "Do You Remember" encapsulates the emotions of a person pleading with their loved one to not break their heart and to reconsider leaving the relationship.
Line by Line Meaning
Baby don't you do it, don't do it babe
I'm pleading with you, begging you not to hurt me
Don't break my heart, don't do it babe
Please don't destroy my emotions, don't hurt me
Don't break my heart, please don't do it babe
I'm begging you, don't shatter my heart, don't cause me pain
Don't you break my heart
I'm warning you, don't damage my heart, don't betray me
'Cause I sacrifice to make you happy
I've given up so much to bring you joy
Get nothin' for myself
I receive no rewards for my own needs and desires
Now you wanna leave me
But now you want to abandon me
For the love of someone else
In favor of being with another person
My pride is all gone, whether right or wrong
I've lost all my self-esteem, regardless of right or wrong
I believe, baby, you'd better keep on keepin' on
I have faith that you should continue persevering
Girl, I try to do my best
I strive to give my all
Don't do it babe
Please don't do it, don't hurt me
My biggest mistake was lovin' you too much
Loving you intensely was my greatest error
And lettin' you know
And allowing you to be aware of my feelings
'Cause now you've got me where you want me
Because now you have complete control over me
And you're gonna let me go
And you will eventually release me
My heart was made glad when you strolled, you see
My heart felt joy whenever you approached, you understand
Heartaches and misery you've been causin' me
You've been inflicting pain and sadness upon me
Don't you do it, don't break my heart
I implore you, don't harm my heart, don't ruin me
Go down to the river and there I'll be
If you need me, look for me by the river
I'm gonna jump in, baby, if you don't see by me
I'll take drastic action if you don't notice my devotion
Open up your eyes; can't you see I love you?
Can't you see the depth of my love for you?
Open up your heart; can't you see I need you?
Allow me into your heart, understanding my dependence on you?
I'm no good without you, can't go on without you
I am incomplete and unable to continue without you
Life's no good without you, what'm I gonna do without you?
My life is meaningless without you, what will I do without you?
What'm I gonna do without you?
What actions can I take in your absence?
Got to go on, baby
I must continue, my love
Baby don't you do it
Darling, please don't hurt me
Don't you break my heart
I beg you, don't shatter my heart
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Lamont Dozier, Brian Holland, Edward Jr. Holland
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@lisergitek24
....Do you remember that first night we met?
That was a moment
I never will forget....
@willieluncheonette
And this is the remake of Do You Remember called How Many Times in 1968. From the cd liner notes: "In this version Bob uses a little lick of what seems like scat singing 'Wadada' In fact this is the Ethiopian Amharic equivalent of 'peace and love' --an early indication of his growing Rastafarian beliefs, folded into a plea that his lover not leave him." Peter and Rita sing background.
@0RoseRed
I’ve always loved the ‘Wadada’ part of this song! Thank you for that little bit of insight.
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@0RoseRed
Yes Bob! ♥️
@DavidVideoFILMS
Can someone give me the album name please ❤️
@hugopedro4053
One Love! Is the name.
@philipcampbell5168
Fantastic tune yes bob smooth as fuk