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)
Judge Not
Bob Marley & The Wailers Lyrics
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And say I'm going bad.
Who are you to judge me
And the life that I live?
I know that I'm not perfect
And that I don't claim to be.
So before you point your fingers,
Be sure your hands are clean.
Judge not
Before you judge yourself.
Judge not
If you're not ready for judgement. Woah oh oh!
The road of life is rocking
And you may stumble too.
So while you talk about me,
Someone else is judging you.
Judge not
Before you judge yourself.
Judge not
If you're not ready for judgement. Woah oh oh!
The road of life is rocky
And you may stumble too.
So while you talk about me
Someone else is judging you,
Someone else is judging you,
Someone else is judging you,
Someone else is judging you,
Someone else is judging you.
In Bob Marley's song "Judge Not," he touches on the topic of judgment and how it is wrong for people to judge others without first examining their own lives. The first verse exemplifies this idea, with Marley telling his listener not to judge him or his life because they are not perfect, and it would be hypocritical to do so. The chorus repeats the idea that people should not judge others before judging themselves, and they should prepare for eventual judgment.
The second verse emphasizes that everyone makes mistakes, and it is essential to remember that. The road of life is rocky, and individuals can stumble and fall at any moment. Therefore, before judging someone else, people should reflect on their wrongdoings and imperfections. In doing so, they would be less likely to judge others harshly and more likely to understand where they are coming from.
Overall, through "Judge Not," Bob Marley is encouraging people to practice empathy, non-judgment, and self-reflection. He recognizes that people often judge and criticize others without seeing their own flaws and that it is essential to change this behavior.
Line by Line Meaning
Don't you look at me so smug
Do not give me an arrogant look
And say I'm going bad.
And criticize me for my flaws
Who are you to judge me
Who has given you the authority to evaluate me
And the life that I live?
And my way of living?
I know that I'm not perfect
I understand that I am not flawless
And that I don't claim to be.
And I am not pretending to be perfect
So before you point your fingers,
Therefore, before you criticize me,
Be sure your hands are clean.
Be confident that you are not guilty of similar faults
Judge not
Do not criticize others harshly
Before you judge yourself.
Without examining your own behavior
Judge not
Do not criticize others harshly
If you're not ready for judgment. Woah oh oh!
If you are not prepared for someone else to criticize you in the same manner
The road of life is rocking
Life is full of highs and lows
And you may stumble too.
And you might also face challenges
So while you talk about me,
So, while you criticize me,
Someone else is judging you.
Someone else is evaluating you as well.
Someone else is judging you,
Someone else is evaluating you,
Someone else is judging you,
Someone else is evaluating you,
Someone else is judging you,
Someone else is evaluating you,
Someone else is judging you.
Someone else is evaluating you.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: BOB MARLEY
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@himangshusarma7649
LYRICS
Don't you look at me so smug
And say I'm going bad.
Who are you to judge me
And the life that I live?
I know that I'm not perfect
And that I don't claim to be.
So before you point your fingers,
Be sure your hands are clean.
Judge not
Before you judge yourself.
Judge not
If you're not ready for judgement. Woah oh oh!
The road of life is rocking
And you may stumble too.
So while you talk about me,
Someone else is judging you.
Judge not
Before you judge yourself.
Judge not
If you're not ready for judgement. Woah oh oh!
The road of life is rocky
And you may stumble too.
So while you talk about me
Someone else is judging you,
Someone else is judging you,
Someone else is judging you,
Someone else is judging you,
Someone else is judging you.
(fadeout)
@Poe_ssessed
Don't you look at me so smug
And say I'm going bad
Who are you to judge me
And the life that I live?
I know that I'm not perfect
And that I don't claim to be
So before you point your fingers
Be sure your hands are clean
Judge not
Before you judge yourself
Judge not
If you're not ready for judgement-Woah oh oh!
The boat of life is rocking
And you may stumble too
So while you talk about me
Someone else is judging you
Judge not
Before you judge yourself
Judge not
If you're not ready for judgement-Woah oh oh!
The boat of life is rocking
And you may stumble too
So while you talk about me
Someone else is judging you
Someone else is judging you
Someone else is judging you
Someone else is judging you
@theoriginaltmb9045
Don’t look at me smug
And say I’m going baaaaad (love how he sings bad lol)
It’s crazy he started off his career writing music with substance. Wow. What a legend!!
@JulianoTorres03
Sax 🎷 muito louco
@felipemelo9249
Relíquia
@himangshusarma7649
LYRICS
Don't you look at me so smug
And say I'm going bad.
Who are you to judge me
And the life that I live?
I know that I'm not perfect
And that I don't claim to be.
So before you point your fingers,
Be sure your hands are clean.
Judge not
Before you judge yourself.
Judge not
If you're not ready for judgement. Woah oh oh!
The road of life is rocking
And you may stumble too.
So while you talk about me,
Someone else is judging you.
Judge not
Before you judge yourself.
Judge not
If you're not ready for judgement. Woah oh oh!
The road of life is rocky
And you may stumble too.
So while you talk about me
Someone else is judging you,
Someone else is judging you,
Someone else is judging you,
Someone else is judging you,
Someone else is judging you.
(fadeout)
@troytactay838
Always Life/Love lessons in their lyrics
@Captain_Mark
Follow the lord Jesus Christ almighty
@josephr.8344
Bob Marley's first song ever recorded
@timmills3038
It was before it was Bob and the Wailers. It was just The Wailers. It's still true, either way
@vinz9741
Best artist ever
@Poe_ssessed
Don't you look at me so smug
And say I'm going bad
Who are you to judge me
And the life that I live?
I know that I'm not perfect
And that I don't claim to be
So before you point your fingers
Be sure your hands are clean
Judge not
Before you judge yourself
Judge not
If you're not ready for judgement-Woah oh oh!
The boat of life is rocking
And you may stumble too
So while you talk about me
Someone else is judging you
Judge not
Before you judge yourself
Judge not
If you're not ready for judgement-Woah oh oh!
The boat of life is rocking
And you may stumble too
So while you talk about me
Someone else is judging you
Someone else is judging you
Someone else is judging you
Someone else is judging you