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 Know a Place
Bob Marley & The Wailers Lyrics
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When the race gets hard to run,
It means you just can't take the pace.
When it's time to have your fun,
You find the tears run on down through your face,
Then you stop and think a little:
Are you the victim of the system?
Anyday now they gon' let you down;
To see you through.
(I) And ain't it good to know (know) now:
Jah will be waiting there.
(I) Ain't it doggone good to know (know) , you all;
Jah will be waiting there.
Wait in Summer, wait in Spring,
Wait in Autumn, Winter thing,
(Tribe) goes up, all the tribe goes down:
Bring my children from the end of d'earth
Many a time I sit and wonder why
This race so - so very hard to run,
Then I say to my soul: take courage,
Battle to be won,
Like a ship that's tossed and driven,
Battered by the angry sea, yea-eah!
Say the tide of time was raging;
Don't let the fury fall on me, no, no!
(I) 'Cause I know (know) -know:
Jah will be waiting there;
(I) Ain't it good to know (know) now:
Jah will be waiting there. Wo-oo-o-oo-o! Ooh, yeah!
Lost and found, who speak I give;
Lost and found, who speak I give;
Speak I give, lost and found.
Lost and found, who speak I give;
Lost and found, who speak I give.
The lyrics to Bob Marley & The Wailers' song I Know A Place, encapsulate his message of hope and faith in the face of adversity. The song speaks to the struggles that people face in their lives and the importance of having support during these times. In the opening lines, Marley acknowledges that life can be challenging, but reminds the listener that they are not alone. He reinforces this message throughout the song, assuring that "Natty" (a slang term for a Rastafarian man) and Jah (a reference to God) will be there to see them through.
Marley's lyrics encourage the listener to find the strength and courage to persevere through difficult times. He uses the metaphor of a ship being tossed and battered by the sea to symbolize the hardships of life. The repetition of the phrase "lost and found, who speak I give" reinforces the idea that even when we feel lost, we can always find our voice through Jah's guidance.
Overall, the lyrics to I Know A Place emphasize Marley's belief in the power of faith, hope, and community during trying times. The song's lyrics are both comforting and empowering and remind the listener that they can find the strength to overcome life's challenges.
Line by Line Meaning
Wo, man, deh you are!
Hey there, my friend!
When the race gets hard to run,
When life gets difficult,
It means you just can't take the pace.
It's because you're feeling overwhelmed.
When it's time to have your fun,
When it's time to enjoy life,
You find the tears run on down through your face,
But instead, you end up crying.
Then you stop and think a little:
At this point, take a moment to reflect.
Are you the victim of the system?
Wonder if the system is holding you back.
Any day now they gon' let you down;
Soon, the system may disappoint you.
Remember, Natty will be there To see you through.
But Natty, the singer, will be there to support you.
And ain't it good to know (know) now:
Isn't it great to realize now:
Jah will be waiting there.
That God will be there waiting to help you.
Wait in Summer, wait in Spring,
Regardless of the season,
Wait in Autumn, Winter thing,
Whether it's winter or autumn,
(Tribe) goes up, all the tribe goes down:
Sometimes the group is doing well and other times, not so much.
Bring my children from the end of d'earth
Let all of our people come together.
Many a time I sit and wonder why
Often, I ponder why
This race so - so very hard to run,
Life can be challenging.
Then I say to my soul: take courage,
But then I tell myself: be strong.
Battle to be won,
I must keep fighting to overcome.
Like a ship that's tossed and driven,
It feels like being caught in a storm,
Battered by the angry sea, yea-eah!
And getting battered by the waves.
Say the tide of time was raging;
As time goes by and circumstances change,
Don't let the fury fall on me, no, no!
I can't let it overwhelm me!
'Cause I know (know) -know:
Because I am aware
Jah will be waiting there;
That God is always there to help.
Lost and found, who speak I give;
I will give a voice to the lost and found,
Speak I give, lost and found.
And ensure they both have a say.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Royalty Network, Peermusic Publishing
Written by: BOB MARLEY
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@dariaciobanu9579
Bado, scoobado, scoobado-bado-bado. Oh, wo-yo-yo-why!
When the whole world lets you down
And there's nowhere for you to turn,
'Cause all of your best friends have let you down, do-o-own.
Then you try to accumulate,
But the whole world is full of hate,
So all of your best starts just drift into space.
I know a place where we can carry on.
I know a place where we can carry on.
We can carry on, we can carry on,
We can carry on, we can carry on.
And there is people like you, people like me
People need to be free.
And there's a place in the sun
Where there is love for everyone,
Where we can be, yeah.
I know a place where we can carry on.
I know a place where we can carry on.
We can carry on, we can carry on,
We can carry on, we can carry on.
Whe-e-e!
When the whole world let you down
And there's nowhere for you to turn,
'Cause all of your best friends, a-they have let you down, down-own-own.
Then you try to accumulate,
But the whole world is full of hate,
So all of your best starts just drift into space.
I know a place where we can carry on.
I know a place where we can carry on.
We can carry on, we can carry on,
We can carry on, we can carry on,
We can carry on, we can carry on,
We can carry on, we can carry on.
(fadeout)
@defikidsmusic
For all who have discovered Bob and the Wailers early in life feel truly free even amidst all the chaos. Jah works!
@bigtoelittlefinger6133
Jah lives
@rhuttrho888
I didn't know it when I was younger but I felt JAH in bob now that I'm older I know it was my soul. The holy spirit.
@the2ndcoming135
🕺🏽
@sebajun8601
Life is hard and the world is on fire. But Bob music keeps me going.
@francgrimes1293
R. I. P. BOB Marley, a true visionary thank you, for the music.
@goudagalindo1790
Bob Marley is my go to music when I need to relax and recharge.
@katrinaholmes2349
Exactly ❣
@wolfalriffa3884
I’m 61 still rebel ✌️love bob marly 💚✌️
@williamhunt134
This song has gotten me through the toughest times in my life. Thank you Mr. Marley