Bob Marley and the Wailers (previously known as The Wailers, and prior to t… Read Full Bio ↴Bob Marley and the Wailers (previously known as The Wailers, and prior to that The Wailing Rudeboys, The Wailing Wailers and The Teenagers) were a Jamaican ska, rocksteady and reggae band. The founding members, in 1963, were Bob Marley (Robert Nesta Marley), Peter Tosh (Hubert Winston McIntosh), and Bunny Wailer (Neville Livingston).

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)

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Bob Marley & The Wailers Lyrics

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Rudie come from jail 'cause rudie get bail
Rudie come from jail 'cause rudie get bail
You frame him your cell, things he didn't do
You rebuke and you scorn, and you make him feel blue
(Let him go) You got to let him go (let him go), I beg you let him, let him go
(Let him go) Let him, let him go, why, oh?
Let him go, and me seh why, oh?
(Let him go) You got to let him (let him go), I beg you let him, let him go

(Let him go) Let him, let him go, why, oh?
Let him go, and me seh why, oh?
Rudie come from jail 'cause rudie get bail
Rudie come from jail 'cause rudie get bail
Remember he is smart, remember he is strong
Remember he is young and he will live long (so)
(Let him go) You got to let him go (let him go), I beg you let him, let him go
(Let him go) Let him, let him go, why, oh?
Let him go, and me seh why, oh?
(Let him go) You got to let him go (let him go), I beg you let him, let him go
(Let him go) Let him, let him go, why, oh?
Let him go, I beg you why, oh?
Rudie come from jail 'cause rudie get bail
Rudie come from jail 'cause rudie get bail
You frame him your cell, things he didn't do
You rebuke and you scorn, and you make him feel blue (oh)
(Let him go) You got to let him go (let him go), I beg you let him, let him go

(Let him go) Let him, let him go, why, oh? Hey
Let him go, and .

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of "Let Him Go" by Bob Marley & The Wailers speak of the issues of injustice and false accusations. The song tells the story of Rudie, who has been framed and wrongly accused of a crime, leading to his imprisonment. However, Rudie has now been released on bail. The lyrics highlight the frustration and anger of someone who has been falsely accused, and the plea to those in power to set him free and let him live his life. The lyrics emphasize that Rudie is young, smart, and strong, and deserves a chance to live his life freely.

The chorus of the song is a plea to let Rudie go, to give him his freedom, and not to hold him back. Bob Marley's voice is full of emotion as he sings passionately for Rudie's rights. The song highlights the importance of fighting for justice and standing up against corruption and the abuse of power. The lyrics serve as a reminder that the legal system is not always fair, and that innocent people can become victims of corrupt officials.

Line by Line Meaning

Rudie come from jail 'cause rudie get bail
Rudie has been released from prison because he was granted bail.

You frame him your cell, things he didn't do
You falsely accused Rudie of crimes and put him in jail for things he didn't do.

You rebuke and you scorn, and you make him feel blue
You criticized and punished Rudie unfairly, causing him to feel helpless and sad.

(Let him go) You got to let him go (let him go), I beg you let him, let him go
You need to release Rudie from your grasp and allow him to go free, please let him go.

(Let him go) Let him, let him go, why, oh?
Why won't you just let Rudie go and allow him to live his life without interference?

Let him go, and me seh why, oh?
Why won't you let Rudie go? It doesn't make sense to hold onto someone who didn't do anything wrong.

Remember he is smart, remember he is strong
Remember that Rudie has intelligence and strength that will carry him through life.

Remember he is young and he will live long (so)
Remember that Rudie is still young and has a long life ahead of him, so don't strip away his opportunities.

Let him go, I beg you why, oh?
I beg of you, please let Rudie go. What is the reason for holding him back from his freedom?

Let him go, and
Let Rudie go and allow him to live his life without hindrance.

Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Peermusic Publishing
Written by: CLEMENT DODD

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