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)
I Gotta
Bob Marley & The Wailers Lyrics
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Lord, I've got to get on down
Lord, I've got to keep on moving
Where I can't be found
Lord, they're coming after me
I've been accused for the killin'
Lord knows I didn't do
And that's why I've got to get on through
Lord, they're coming after me (a-one more time)
Lord, I've got to keep on moving
Lord, I've got to get on down
Lord, I've got to keep on moving
Where I can't be found
Lord, they're coming after me
(Now, listen) I've got two boys and a woman
They're just gonna suffer now
Lord, forgive me for not goin' back
But I'll be there anyhow
I'll be there anyhow (one more time)
(I say) Lord, I've got to keep on moving
Lord, I've got to get on down
Lord, I've got to keep on moving
Where I can't be found
Lord, they're coming after me
Now, maybe someday I'll find a piece of land
Somewhere not by near anyone
Then I'll send for my love, love, love, love, sweet woman
And my two grown-up son
My two grown up-son (yeah, yeah, yeah)
(I say now) Lord I've got to keep on moving
Bob Marley's song "Keep on Movin" is a powerful anthem of survival and determination in the face of persecution. The opening lines of the track convey the urgency and fear of someone on the run, with Marley singing, "Lord, I've got to keep on moving / Lord, I've got to get on down / Lord, I've got to keep on moving / Where I can't be found / Lord, they're coming after me." The singer has been accused of a crime he didn't commit and knows that his life is in danger.
As the song progresses, Marley describes his anguish at leaving behind his family, including his two sons and a woman he loves. He offers a heartfelt plea for forgiveness, saying, "Lord, forgive me for not goin' back / But I'll be there anyhow / I'll be there anyhow." Despite the dangers he faces, Marley remains optimistic that he will one day find a place where he can live freely with his loved ones, singing, "Now, maybe someday I'll find a piece of land / Somewhere not by near anyone / Then I'll send for my love, love, love, love, sweet woman / And my two grown-up son / My two grown-up son."
"Keep on Movin" is a song about the human spirit's indomitable resilience in the face of oppression and adversity. Marley's stirring performance captures the urgency of someone on the run, the pain of having to leave loved ones behind, and the hope that one day, he'll find a place to call home. The song is a testament to the power of music as a force for social justice and change.
Line by Line Meaning
Lord, I've got to keep on moving
I need to keep moving from place to place so that those who are after me can’t catch me and punish me for a crime I didn’t commit.
Lord, I've got to get on down
I need to keep travelling to stay safe and elude those who are after me.
Lord, they're coming after me
I am being pursued by people who are looking to harm me for something I didn’t do.
I've been accused for the killin', Lord knows I didn't do
I have been falsely blamed for a murder I did not commit.
For hangin' me, they are willin', yeah, yeah
They are willing to punish me unjustly, even if it means executing me by hanging.
And that's why I've got to get on through
That is the reason why I need to keep moving to new locations to avoid getting caught and persecuted.
Lord, I've got to keep on moving (a-one more time)
I must continue to travel so that those who are after me cannot catch me and bring me to harm.
I've got two boys and a woman, they're just gonna suffer now
My two sons and woman are bearing the brunt of my decision to keep moving as they are unable to settle down and lead a normal life due to my situation.
Lord, forgive me for not goin' back, but I'll be there anyhow
Forgive me, Lord, for not being able to go back to my family and help them lead a better life. But I will be there for them in spirit, no matter where I go.
Now, maybe someday I'll find a piece of land, somewhere not by near anyone
One day, I hope to find a place where I can settle down alone, far away from people, and finally have some peace and safety.
Then I'll send for my love, love, love, love, sweet woman, and my two grown-up sons
Once I've found that place, I will send word for my family to come and join me so that we can finally lead a peaceful life.
Lord, I've got to keep on moving
Lord, I need to keep moving until I find that safe haven that I so desperately need.
Lyrics © Peermusic Publishing
Written by: Bob Marley
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@theloniouscoltrane3778
"Rock It Baby"
Baby, baby, we've got a date; (ooh-hoo, ooh-hoo)
Oh, baby, baby, don't you be late. Oh, baby!
I'll meet you at your house at a quarter to eight. (ooh-hoo, ooh-hoo)
Oh, darlin', baby, baby, just you have some faith!
I promise you, we're gonna (rock it, baby; rock it, baby, tonight);
To (rock it, baby; rock it, baby, tonight);
Gonna (rock it, baby; rock it, baby, tonight);
Baby, (rock it, baby; rock it, baby, tonight).
Wo-oh, na na-na, na na-na, na na!
Oh, we walk through the pale moonlight
With our love that is right.
Oh, my, my, my, ye-ah!
Oh, so happy we will be -
Sharing the love tha-y is free!
(Got to get together, babe, tonight!)
Oh, darlin', say we got to get together, baby, (tonight);
Say we got to get together, babe, (tonight). Get together, babe!
Got to get together, babe, (tonight)!
Baby, we've got a date, don't you remember?
Baby, baby, don't you be late. Please don't forget:
I'll meet you at your house at a quarter to eight. Oh, baby!
Baby, baby, just you have some faith! Wo, now!
Say we gonna rock it - rockin'!
(Rock it, baby; rock it, baby, tonight.)
Say we (rock it, baby; rock it, baby, tonight).
We gonna (rock it, baby), wo! (Rock it, baby, tonight.)
Say we (rock it, baby) eh! (Rock it, baby, tonight.)
Say we got to get together, babe, (tonight).
Baby, baby, wo! (Say we got to get together, babe, tonight!)
Say we got to get together, babe, (tonight). Are you sure ...?
(Say we got to get together, babe, tonight). Wo!
---
[Guitar solo]
---
(Rock it, baby; rock it, baby, tonight);
(Rock it, baby; rock it, baby, tonight);
Gonna (rock it, baby), baby; (Rock it, baby, tonight!)
Eh! (Rock it, baby( oh, baby! (Rock it, baby, tonight!)
Oh! (Got to get together, babe, tonight!)
Got to get together, babe, (tonight).
Say we (got to get together, babe, tonight).
(Got to get together, babe) Eh! Oh-oh, baby! (tonight)
Oh, baby, baby, we've got that date
(Rock it, baby; rock it, baby, tonight)
(Rock it, baby; rock it, baby, tonight)
Baby, baby, don't you be late!
(Rock it, baby; rock it, baby, tonight;
rock it, baby; rock it, baby, tonight!) Oh, now!
I'll meet you at your house at a quarter to eight.
(Rock it, baby; rock it, baby, tonight;
rock it, baby; rock it, baby, tonight!)
Oh, darlin'! [fadeout]
@ninjah3952
TRADUCTION EN FR
Bébé, bébé, on a rancart (ooh-ooh, ooh-ooh)
Oh, bébé, bébé, ne sois pas en retard !
Oh bébé
Je te retrouve chez toi à huit heure moins le quart (ooh-ooh, ooh-ooh)
Oh, chérie
Bébé, bébé, il faut que tu tiennes parole
Je te promets qu'on va
(Remuer ça, bébé, remuer ça, bébé, ce soir)
On remue ça, bébé, on remue ça, bébé, ce soir
On va remuer ça, bébé, remuer ça, bébé (ce soir)
J’ai dit qu’on remue ça, bébé, on remue ça, bébé (ce soir)
Whoa oh (ooh, ooh, ooh)
Na-na-na-na-na (ooh, ooh, ooh, ooh, ooh)
Oh
(Aah, aah, aah...)
On marchera au pâle clair de lune
(Aah, aah, aah...)
Avec notre amour qui est sincère
(Ooh, ooh, ooh)
Oh, ma, ma, ma, yeah ah
(Ooh, ooh, ooh, ooh, ooh)
Oh
(Aah, aah, aah...)
Si heureux on sera
(Aah, aah, aah...)
De partager l’amour qui est gratuit
(Il faut qu'on soit ensemble, bébé, ce soir)
Oh, ma chérie
J’ai dit qu’il faut qu'on soit ensemble, bébé (ce soir)
J’ai dit qu’il faut qu'on soit ensemble, bébé (ce soir)
Faut qu'on soit ensemble, bébé
Faut qu'on soit ensemble, bébé (ce soir)
Oh
Bébé, on a rancart (ooh-ooh, ooh-ooh)
Tu ne t’en souviens pas ?
Bébé, bébé, ne sois pas en retard
S’il te plaît, n’oublie pas
Je te retrouve chez toi à huit heures moins le quart (ooh-ooh, ooh-ooh)
Oh, bébé
Bébé, bébé, il faut que tu tiennes parole
Whoa, maintenant
J’ai dit qu’on va remuer ça, bébé, remuer ça, bébé (ce soir)
J’ai dit qu’on (remue ça, bébé, remue ça, bébé, ce soir)
On va (remuer ça, bébé, remuer ça, bébé, ce soir), whoa
J’ai dit qu’on (remue ça, bébé, remue ça, bébé, ce soir)
J’ai dit qu’on va être ensemble, bébé (ce soir)
J’ai dit qu’on, j’ai dit qu’on (va être ensemble, bébé), whoa
(Ce soir)
J’ai dit qu’il faut qu'on soit ensemble, bébé (ce soir)
Es-tu d’accord (être ensemble, bébé, ce soir) oh
(..)
(On remue ça, bébé, on remue ça, bébé, ce soir)
(On remue ça, bébé, on remue ça, bébé, ce soir)
On va (remuer ça bébé, remuer ça, bébé) bébé (ce soir), hé
(On remue ça, bébé, on remue ça, bébé, ce soir), oh
(Faut qu'on soit ensemble, bébé, ce soir)
(Faut qu'on soit ensemble, bébé, ce soir)
J’ai dit qu’on (doit être ensemble, bébé, ce soir)
Donne-le moi, bébé
(Faut qu'on soit ensemble, bébé, ce soir)
Oh, bébé, bébé, on a rancart
(On remue ça, on remue ça, bébé, ce soir)
Oh maintenant (On remue ça, bébé, on remue ça, bébé, ce soir)
(On remue ça, bébé, on remue ça, bébé, ce soir)
Bébé, bébé, ne sois pas en retard…
(On remue ça, bébé, on remue ça, bébé, ce soir)
Je te retrouve chez toi à huit heure moins le quart …
(On remue ça, bébé, on remue ça, bébé, ce soir)
@ocvp_tx6951
This entire album is pure gold ❤️🔥
@jordanwilson383
Truth
@MojoRising-oi9ef
Definitely 👍 It’s a masterpiece 👌
@localafh
The undisputed King of Reggae! He started the modern day Reggae Revolution. A true pioneer. ‘Love Always’ Matthew 21:22
@raiderd8189
Wrong! Luciano is Jah messenger!
@marceloresquin8966
Nobody sings love songs like bob marley 💚💛❤
@obunaoji
I swear!!
@MojoRising-oi9ef
That’s what I call a love song. A real one. Brilliant! 👌❤️💛💚
@robertraikes9409
This album has always been my best Bob Marley. I bought the cassette back in the 70's and still play it occasionally, Kinky Reggae was my favorite song but all of the tracks are best now. Now it's time to " Catch a Fire" got a light?
@skinnermoseso6961
Baby we've got a date is my favorite in this album and of all Bob's songs