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)
It’s Alright
Bob Marley & The Wailers Lyrics
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Nor the moon by night
And everything that I do
Shall be up-full and right
And if it's all night
It got to be (alright)
(Talking to you) all night
Ima' not lose this one
I'm the lucky one, under the sun
If you make me move
Then you know, you got to groove
A do ya' like it?
A do ya' like it?
Do ya'? Do ya'? Do ya'? Do ya'?
If it's (all night)
Got to be (all right)
I'm workin' (all night)
Got to be (all right)
See (all night), I Work for my pay (all right)
Night and day (all night)
Work for my pay (all right)
Night and day (no, no, no, no, no, noo, ooh, no, no, no, no, no, noo, ooh)
Can't you feel it (no, no, no, no, noo, ooh, no, no, no, no, noo, ooh)
If it's, if it's, if it's, it's got to be (alright)
If it's (all night), if it's (alright)
Do you like it (all right)
I talk old (all right)
Square our fold (whoa whoa whoa whoa)
Break it back, tear a drop
Wipe a tears from your eyes, and don't ya' cry
Wipe them lonely tears, baby
I'll tell you why
If it's all night, got to be (alright)
If it's all night, got to be (alright)
(All right) know that I'm a stranger (all right) in your town
The lyrics of Bob Marley and Lee "Scratch" Perry's song It's Alright have a strong message of positivity and resilience. The first verse expresses a belief that nothing can bring the singer down, neither the sun nor the moon, and that everything they do will be done with positivity and righteousness. The chorus emphasizes this message, stating that even if things are happening all night, they will be alright. The rest of the lyrics emphasize the importance of hard work and perseverance, of pushing through adversity to achieve one's goals.
The song can be interpreted in a number of ways, but primarily it seems to be a message of hope and encouragement for those who are struggling. The lyrics suggest that it is possible to overcome hardship and that, even when things seem tough, it is important to stay positive and keep moving forward.
Line by Line Meaning
The sun shall not smite I by day
I will not be harmed by the sun during the day.
Nor the moon by night
I will not be harmed by the moon at night.
And everything that I do
All of my actions and decisions.
Shall be up-full and right
Will be positive and correct.
And if it's all night
If this continues throughout the night.
It got to be (alright)
Everything will be okay.
(Talking to you) all night
Continuing to communicate with you throughout the night.
(It got to be) all right, ey
Everything will be okay.
Ima' not lose this one
I won't fail at this.
I'm the lucky one, under the sun
I am fortunate in life.
If you make me move
If you inspire me to take action.
Then you know, you got to groove
Then you know you're doing the right thing.
A do ya' like it?
Do you enjoy this?
A do ya' like it?
Do you enjoy this?
Do ya'? Do ya'? Do ya'? Do ya'?
Do you? Do you? Do you? Do you?
If it's (all night)
If this lasts throughout the night.
Got to be (all right)
Everything will be okay.
I'm workin' (all night)
I am working hard throughout the night.
Got to be (all right)
Everything will be okay.
See (all night), I Work for my pay (all right)
I work hard for my income all night long.
Night and day (all night)
Throughout the entire day and night.
Work for my pay (all right)
I earn my money with honest work.
Night and day (no, no, no, no, no, noo, ooh, no, no, no, no, no, noo, ooh)
Throughout the entire day and night.
Can't you feel it (no, no, no, no, noo, ooh, no, no, no, no, no, noo, ooh)
Don't you feel the same way?
If it's, if it's, if it's, it's got to be (alright)
Everything will be okay.
If it's (all night), if it's (alright)
If this continues throughout the night, everything will be okay.
Do you like it (all right)
Do you enjoy this?
I talk old (all right)
I make sense when I speak.
Square our fold (whoa whoa whoa whoa)
Let's be honest and straightforward.
Break it back, tear a drop
Push through the difficult times and keep going.
Wipe a tears from your eyes, and don't ya' cry
Stop crying and dry your eyes.
Wipe them lonely tears, baby
Dry your tears, my love.
I'll tell you why
I'll explain why.
(All right) know that I'm a stranger (all right) in your town
I acknowledge that I am not from here.
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@gingerbreadman7915
The three thumbs down are from people who only live in the day.....Betcha all owls love this song
@uriah9559
this song got me through a whole lotta night shifts haha
@koolaid28
That's what it's doing for me currently
@hondaman991
God I wish Bob Marley was still with us!!!
@Combinia
throw up the volume... he is! :D
all night! all right!
@PedroFerreira-ze5yp
is He not?
@alexdesouza7138
It's Alright ...thank GOD !
@SeasonedDame
One of my Favorites ❤💛💚
@twonyeantonea
All Life it is All night gotta be alright if it's all Life , all mine, alright? like the full moon during the sleep tight
with some sweet light
it's good to be all mine,all the time, gotta be alright,all night,
it's a sweet dream,feels so right...and I say if it's all night it's alright and it's alright to be all night
@linuspettersson9923
Grymt