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)
Guava
Bob Marley & The Wailers Lyrics
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I said I love you
Why won't you stop your cryin'? (cryin', cryin')
Dry your weeping eyes
You know that I love - I love - I love - I love you so,
Da-da-dam da-da-damsel
Here I am, me said,
Wid you guava jelly,
Da-da-dam da-da-damsel
(Here I stand) Wo now!
(Come rub it 'pon me belly) Wo, now!
(Wid you guava jelly) Wo, now!
I really, really - I really love you
Yes, I really, really love you, child
I say you should stop, stop your cryin'
Wipe - wipe your weeping eyes
Tell you how I'm gonna love
Love you from the bottom of my heart
(Damsel) Oh, damsel!
(Here I am) Wo, damsel!
(Come rub it 'pon me belly) Wo, damsel!
(Wid you guava jelly),
Da-da-dam da-da-damsel
(Here I stand) I can't explain,
(Come rub it) Though the fact still remain ('pon me belly)
I need your love (wid you guava jelly) so much
Come-a, come-a, come-a, damsel, oh darlin'
(Here I stand) Oh, damsel, baby
Me say (come rub it 'pon me) - me say (belly)
Me say (wid you guava jelly)
The lyrics to Bob Marley & The Wailers's song Guava Jelly are focused on a love story between two individuals. The first part of the song has the two declaring their mutual love for each other and pleading for the other to stop crying. They profess their love and assure each other that they're going to be loved from the bottom of their hearts. In the second part of the song, the singer is asking his lover to come closer to him as he wants her to touch his belly and rub it with guava jelly. The first part of the song depicts the passionate love between the two while the second part brings about a more sensual and intimate love.
Line by Line Meaning
You said you love me
The singer's partner has told him that they love him
I said I love you
The singer has reciprocated his partner's love
Why won't you stop your cryin'?
The singer's partner is crying for an unknown reason, which is making the singer sad
Dry your weeping eyes
The singer is asking his partner to stop crying and wipe their eyes
You know that I love - I love - I love - I love you so
The singer reaffirms his love for his partner
Da-da-dam da-da-damsel
A playful exclamation to his partner
Here I am, me said
The singer is announcing his presence
Come rub it 'pon me belly
The singer is asking his partner to rub his belly
Wid you guava jelly
The singer is suggesting that his partner use guava jelly during the belly rubbing
I really, really - I really love you
The singer reiterates how much he loves his partner
Yes, I really, really love you, child
The singer has a deep love for his partner
I say you should stop, stop your cryin'
The singer is asking his partner to stop crying
Wipe - wipe your weeping eyes
The singer is instructing his partner to wipe their eyes
Tell you how I'm gonna love
The singer is promising to love his partner in a certain way
Love you from the bottom of my heart
The singer loves his partner deeply
Damsel
A term of endearment for his partner
Oh, damsel!
An exclamation of adoration towards his partner
Though the fact still remain ('pon me belly)
Regardless of the situation, the singer still wants his belly rubbed
I need your love (wid you guava jelly) so much
The singer is expressing his need for his partner's love and the use of guava jelly
Come-a, come-a, come-a, damsel, oh darlin'
The singer is calling for his partner to come to him and calling them darling
Me say (come rub it 'pon me) - me say (belly)
Me say (wid you guava jelly)
The singer is repeating his request for his partner to rub his belly with guava jelly
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: BOB MARLEY, B MARLEY, C NELSON, FITZ COTTEREL, OSCAR BARRINGTON O'HARE, S STEWART
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@leisaamore7951
I remember buying this Album Set in Downtown Manhattan, in the early 1990s. One of my most prized possessions. And Guava Jelly is one of my favorites, on the first CD. BIG CHUNE. BRAP BRAP BRAP.
@elywananda
Same here (from London though). This is probably the greatest compilation album ever.
@jtclark877
Same, from Mississippi.
@fabriciobastos6984
Essa música é de arrepiar
@charliethurman5960
Bob Marley music is mesmerizing
@daviddunnington3518
Love this song ❤️
@mattpack8964
love this song bob was and still is so inspirational keep on grooving guys :)
@dovanscha
prefeito
Você escuta e a alma dança
@kwameWhittaker
Bob could sing anything and it would sound good!!
@fabriciobastos6984
Bob marley é top