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)
Dub In Trenchtown
Bob Marley & The Wailers Lyrics
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I don't know what to do
My cup is running over
I don't know what to do
No I don't know (No I don't know)
No I don't know
(No I don't know)
People let me cry, cry, cry
Said I fell a little bit better (Cry, cry, cry)
If only I got to cry, cry, cry
Now that I, lost you
I've lost the best friend
That I ever knew
Now that I, realize
It makes me (Makes me)
It makes me (Makes me)
So mad, tell you, my cup, running over
I don't know what to do
My cup is running over
I don't know what to do
No I don't know (No I don't know)
No I don't know
(No I don't know)
Yes I've got to cry, cry, cry
People let me (cry, cry, cry)
(Cry, cry, cry)
(Cry, cry, cry)
Now that I, lost you
I've lost the best friend that I ever knew
Now that I, realize
It makes me (makes me) it makes me (makes me)
So mad, tell you my cup, cup, is running over baby
And I don't know what to, don't know what to do yeah
Tell you my cup, running over
And I don't know, don't know, don't know what to do
Eh
No I don't know (No I don't know)
No I don't know
(No I don't know)
Yes I've got to cry, cry, cry
People let me (Cry, cry, cry)
I'll feel a little bit better (Cry, cry, cry)
But I got (feel like crying) (Cry, cry, cry)
Ooh yeah (feel like crying) (Cry, cry, cry)
Ooh yeah (feel like crying) cry, cry, cry
(Feel like crying)
Cry, cry
The lyrics of "My Cup in Dub" by Bob Marley & The Wailers evoke a sense of confusion and desperation over the loss of a loved one. The repeated refrain of "my cup is running over" signifies an overwhelming emotional state that the singer cannot contain. The line "I don't know what to do" further emphasizes the feeling of being lost and directionless.
The verses speak to the specific pain of losing a close friend, someone who was a vital part of the singer's life. The line "now that I realize" suggests that the singer has only just come to understand the depth of their loss. The repetition of "it makes me so mad" conveys the anger and frustration that can come from grief.
The repeated plea to "cry, cry, cry" is a recognition of the therapeutic power of tears. The singer is asking for permission to express their emotions in a way that is often considered socially unacceptable, particularly for men. Crying is often seen as a sign of weakness, but the lyrics of "My Cup in Dub" suggest that it can be a necessary step towards healing.
Line by Line Meaning
My cup is running over
I have more than enough of something, to the point where I cannot handle it
I don't know what to do
I am at a loss for how to approach the situation
Yes I've got to cry, cry, cry
Crying is the only way for me to release my emotions
People let me cry, cry, cry
I am asking others to allow me to express my emotions through crying
Now that I, lost you
Now that I no longer have you in my life
I've lost the best friend
You were the closest and most important friend that I had
That I ever knew
You were the best friend I have ever had
It makes me so mad
Losing you has made me angry and upset
Tell you, my cup, running over
I am reiterating that I have too much of something that I cannot handle
And I don't know what to, don't know what to do
I still have not figured out a solution to my problem
Ooh yeah (feel like crying) (Cry, cry, cry)
I am overwhelmed with sadness and cannot help but cry
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Ilyass Moumou
Up a cane river to wash my dread;
Upon a rock I rest my head.
There I vision through the seas of oppression, oh-oo-wo!
Don't make my life a prison.
We come from Trench Town, Trench Town (Trenchtown) -
Most of them come from Trench Town.
We free the people with music (sweet music);
Can we free the people with music (sweet music)?
Can we free our people with music? - With music,
With music, oh music!
Oh-y, my head,
In desolate places we'll find our bread,
And everyone see what's taking place, oh-oo-wo! -
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Borka B Da Producer!
never heard this version it's incredible how i still discover new Bob stuff after more than 15 years of playing his music continuosly
Brandon P.
I’m on 25 😂
Ijahson Isaac
I hear that.... Its the magical mystical mystery of reggae music 🎶
Little De-Hebrew
Hmmm, am utterly lost of words and understanding. Bob and the wailers did
a lot of songs that are still fresh and relevant with our time.
He and the wailers were exceptional and true soldiers of Jah
Renato Cunha
Bob Marley só sequência show 👍📀🇧🇷🇯🇲
Josephine Mpundu
We had this record with my late husband just when he had gotten married in the early 80's. Fond memories. Very revolutionary song! "Indeed they have got to pay".
el perro reggae
I love this, such a work!
Charly Lucky
One of my favorites. 👍
Rafael P.do sacramento
PEDRADA DE REGGAE.
marcio roberto
Espetacular