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)
Give Thanks and Praises
Bob Marley & The Wailers Lyrics
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Give thanks and praises so high
He will not deceive us my brethren
He will only lead us again
Oh take that veil from off of your eyes
Look into the future of realize
Noah had three suns, ham, shem and japhet
Glory to jah the prophet is come
Through all these ages
Glory to jah the prophet has come
Through all these stages
When my soul was hurtin' deep within
And I'm worrying to be free, desperately, yeah
So guide and protect I and I oh jah, jah
Through all these ages
Guide and protect I and I oh jah, jah
Through all these stages
Rastafari is his name, jah rastafari is his name, jah
If jah didn't love I, if I didn't love I
If jah didn't love I, if I didn't love I
Would I be around today
Would I be around to say
Give thanks and praises, give thanks and praises
Give thanks and praises, give thanks and praises
Give thanks and praises, give thanks and praises
In "Give Thanks & Praises," Bob Marley & The Wailers encourage listeners to honor and worship Jah, or God, by giving thanks and praises. The lyrics suggest that by putting faith in Jah and acknowledging His power, guidance, and love, individuals can find freedom and overcome their personal struggles. Marley urges his audience to remove the veil from their eyes, to look beyond the present, and to realize the value of Jah's teachings. Marley takes a brief detour in the song to reference Noah and his sons, stating that Ham was known as a prophet and that Jah's glory has been present throughout history.
Overall, the song is a testament to the Rastafarian beliefs and the importance of faith, love, and gratitude in one's life. By acknowledging Jah's power and praise, Marley suggests that listeners can find peace amidst their turbulent lives.
Line by Line Meaning
Give thanks and praises to the most high
Show gratitude and admiration towards the almighty power
Give thanks and praises so high
Show utmost appreciation and respect
He will not deceive us my brethren
The divine power will not trick or mislead us, my fellow beings
He will only lead us again
The divine power will only guide us towards the right path once more
Oh take that veil from off of your eyes
Remove the curtain of falsehood and see the truth
Look into the future of realize
Understand the future and its consequences
Noah had three sons, ham, shem and japhet
Noah, a biblical figure, had three offspring named Ham, Shem, and Japheth
And in ham is known to be the prophet
Ham is known as a prophet
Glory to jah the prophet is come
Praise and honor the arrival of the prophet
Through all these ages
For countless generations and eras
When my soul was hurtin' deep within
During the time when my inner self was in profound distress
And I'm worrying to be free, desperately, yeah
When I was frantically yearning to break free from my struggles
So guide and protect I and I oh jah, jah
Please guide and protect me, oh divine power
Rastafari is his name, jah rastafari is his name, jah
The almighty power is known as Rastafari or Jah Rastafari
If jah didn't love I, if I didn't love I
If the divine power didn't shower me with love, and if I didn't love myself
Would I be around today
Would I still exist in this world
Would I be around to say
Would I still have the capability to express myself
Give thanks and praises, give thanks and praises
Continue showing gratitude and respect
Give thanks and praises, give thanks and praises
Continue showing gratitude and respect
Give thanks and praises, give thanks and praises
Continue showing gratitude and respect
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: DEAN FRASER, PAUL KASTICK, MICHAEL FLETCHER, RAYMOND MCLAUGHLIN
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@eddymanijean6794
Give Thanks and Praise
Bob Marley & The Wailers
Give thanks and praises to the most-high (Jah)
Give thanks and praises so high (so high)
He will not deceive us my brethren
He will only lead us again (again)
Oh, take that veil from off of your eyes
Look into the future of realize
Noah had three sons, Ham, Shem and Japhet (Ham, Shem and Japhet)
And in Ham is known to be the Prophet
Glory to Jah, the Prophet is come (through all these ages)
Glory to Jah, the Prophet has come (through all these stages)
When my soul was hurtin' deep within
And I'm worrying to be free, desperately, yeah
So guide and protect I'n'I, oh Jah, Jah
Through all these ages
Guide and protect I'n'I, oh Jah, Jah
Through all these stages
Rastafari is his name (Jah)
Rastafari is his name (Jah)
If Jah didn't love I (love I)
If I didn't love I (love I)
If Jah didn't love I (love I)
If I didn't love I
Would I be around today?
Would I be around to say?
Give thanks and praises, give thanks and praises
Give thanks and praises, give thanks and praises
Give thanks and praises, give thanks and praises.
Auteurs-compositeurs : Bob Marley. Pour une utilisation non commerciale uniquement.
@carisonantonio4177
Dê Graças e louvores ao Altíssimo
Dê graças e louvores bem elevado
Ele não vai enganar-nos meus irmãos
Ele só irá levar-nos novamente
Tomará o véu de fora dos seus olhos
Olhe para o futuro de perceber
Noé tinha três filhos, Ham, Shem e Japhet
E, em Ham é conhecido por ser o Profeta
Glória a JAH é chegado o Profeta
Através de todas estas idades
Glória a JAH o Profeta chegou
Através de todas estas etapas
Quando a minha alma estava sofrendo profunda por dentro
E eu estou preocupando em ser livre, desesperadamente, Yeah
Portanto, guiai-me e protegei-me e eu Oh JAH, JAH
Através de todas estas idades
Guiai-me e protegei-me e eu Oh JAH, JAH
Através de todas estas etapas
Rastafari é o seu nome, JAH Rastafari é o seu nome, JAH
Se JAH não me amasse, se eu não me amasse
Se JAH não me amasse, se eu não me amasse
Eu estaria ao redor hoje
Eu estaria ao redor hoje para dizer:
Dê graças e louvores, dê graças e louvores
Dê graças e louvores, dê graças e louvores
Dê graças e louvores, dê graças e louvores
QUE DEUS ABENÇOÊ MEU SOBRINHO BEMJAMIN!!!!
@rickynast.3500
Give thanks and praises to the Most-I (Jah!);
Give thanks and praises so high (so high).
He will not deceive us my brethren;
He will only lead us again (again):
Oh, take that veil from off of your eyes;
Look into the future of realize.
Noah had three sons, Ham, Shem and Japhet (Ham, Shem and Japhet);
And in Ham is known to be the Prophet.
Glory to Jah, the Prophet is come (through all these ages);
Glory to Jah, the Prophet has come (through all these stages).
When my soul was hurtin' deep within,
And I'm worrying to be free, desperately, yeah.
So guide and protect I'n'I, O Jah - Jah,
Through all these ages;
Guide and protect I'n'I, O Jah - Jah,
Through all these stages.
@romit0072
I love this song a lot and it saddens me when some people do not understand the lyrics and disrespect Bob Marley's words.
Rastafari is a religious and political movement that derived their name from the Emperor of Ethiopia, Haile Selassie, during the 1930's. Bob Marley is not singing about that.
Haile Selassie was born Tafari Makonnen. He was crowned with the royal title of Le'ul Ras in 1917 and was then known as Ras Tafari Makonnen. The name, Haile Selassie was given to him when he was baptised and later used when he became emperor. This is who Bob Marley is singing about.
A lot of Rastas back then thought of Haile Selassie as a born again prophet.
"Glory to Jah, the prophet has come (Through all these ages)"
They believed he was going to save them from their political struggles and often referred to him as either Jah, Jah Jah or Jah Rastafari.
"So guide and protect I n I, oh Jah Jah (Through all these stages)"
Bob Marley referred to Haile Selassie by his royal title and birth name.
"Ras Tafari is his name."
@eddymanijean6794
Give Thanks and Praise
Bob Marley & The Wailers
Rendez grâces et louanges au Très-Haut (Jah)
Remerciez et louez si haut (si haut)
Il ne nous séduira pas, mes frères
Il ne fera que nous conduire à nouveau (à nouveau)
Oh, ôte ce voile de tes yeux
Se pencher sur l’avenir de la réalisation
Noé eut trois fils, Cham, Sem et Japhet (Cham, Sem et Japhet)
Et dans Cham est connu pour être le Prophète
Gloire à Jah, le Prophète est venu (à travers tous ces âges)
Gloire à Jah, le Prophète est venu (à travers toutes ces étapes)
Quand mon âme souffrait au plus profond de moi-même
Et j’ai peur d’être libre, désespérément, oui
Alors guide et protège I’n’I, oh Jah, Jah
À travers toutes ces époques
Guide-toi et protège I’n’I, oh Jah, Jah
À travers toutes ces étapes
Rastafari est son nom (Jah)
Rastafari est son nom (Jah)
Si Jah ne m’aimait pas (j’aime)
Si je n’aimais pas, j’aime (j’aime)
Si Jah ne m’aimait pas (j’aime)
Si je n’aimais pas, je
Est-ce que je serais là aujourd’hui ?
Serais-je là pour le dire ?
Remerciez et louez, remerciez et louez
Remerciez et louez, remerciez et louez
Remerciez et louez, remerciez et louangez.
@meee2331
Man if it wasn't for Bob Marley I wouldn't even understand all the thing's I go through in life!....His music calms my mind and soul!
@kiritotejames7947
That's a nice comment
@blackkonnexion
❤️🖤💚✊🏿✊🏿✊🏿
@twosevenfourstroke7385
You and me both
@lilianemestre2838
Oui tu as trop raison ☺️
@jenniferdownie6111
He calms the minds of many....many.
@afakasi7429
This is the first time I've heard this song and I've been listening to Bob Marley for decades. I feel like Marley is still producing songs in Paradise. May he forever rest in peace! Thank you Bob Marley.
@cashexchange
For reals bro Chur 👍🏾
@SebasM777
My bro! For craizy that sounds, what you said is a total true.
I'm actualy believe he's still singin to The Most-High and praising Him for His deepest and seamlessly love, but now and for ever in the plenty of the glory of His own presence that fill all. I can't wait to be there.
Oh Lord! Come soon and take us with You!
Thy kingdom come. Thy will be done in earth, as it is in heaven.
I love you YESHUA (JESUS)!!!
JAH bless you, mi bro!
@magico5314
Confrontations was produced in the 70's. Most casuals only know Marlet from Johnny Depp or just the legend album but all his younger days is too fire.