"Kaya" is a Song from the Kaya tenth studio album released by Bob Marley an… Read Full Bio ↴"Kaya" is a Song from the Kaya tenth studio album released by Bob Marley and the Wailers in 1978. The album consists of tracks recorded alongside those present on the Exodus album in 1977.
The album has a very relaxed, laid back sound, lacking much of the militant quality of the Wailers lyrically and musically. They received criticism for 'going soft' as a result of the general sound of the album as well as the theme: songs primarily revolving around love, as well as marijuana.
The album's release coincided with the One Love Peace Concert, heralding Marley's triumphant return to Jamaica from exodus in London. Three of the songs are new versions of tracks from the 1971 album Soul Revolution Part II. Well-known songs from the album include "Is This Love" and "Satisfy My Soul". Kaya reached the top five in the UK album charts.
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Kaya
Bob Marley & The Wailers Lyrics

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Wake up and turn me loose [Repeat: x3]
For the rain is falling

Got to have kaya now [Repeat: x3]
For the rain is falling

I'm so high, I even touch the sky
Above the falling rain

I feel so good in my neighborhood, so
Here I come again

Got to have kaya now [Repeat: x3]
For the rain is falling

Feelin' irie I [Repeat: x3]
Cause I have some kaya now

I feel so high, I even touch the sky
Above the falling rain
I feel so good in my neighborhood, so
Here I come again

Got to have kaya now
Got to have kaya now
Got to have kaya now, Lord
For the rain is falling

(Kaya now, kaya, kaya) Huh

Overall Meaning

The song "Kaya" by Bob Marley & The Wailers is a reggae classic that uses the metaphor of the herb to highlight its importance in their daily lives. The song's opening lines encourage listeners to wake up and turn themselves loose because rain is falling. This could be interpreted as a call to action, as if Bob Marley & The Wailers are urging people to shake off their lethargy and take advantage of Life's opportunities. The repetition of the line "For the rain is falling" signifies that time is passing, and opportunities are slipping away.

The chorus of the song states "Got to have kaya now" repeatedly, which is patois for cannabis. It is interesting to note that Marley would often refer to cannabis as a "holy herb" and considered its use as spiritual, rather than just recreational. The use of kaya helped Marley and other Rastafarians to open their minds to new experiences and to gain a deeper understanding of their place in the world. The line, "Feelin' irie I, cause I have some kaya now" suggests that Marley feels a sense of contentment and inner peace when he is able to partake of it.

In conclusion, "Kaya" by Bob Marley & The Wailers is an upbeat, joyous song extolling the virtues of cannabis. The song's message is both a celebration of cannabis and a call to action to live fully and take advantage of the time we have. It is a testament to the power of music to uplift spirits and foster a sense of community."

Line by Line Meaning

Wake up and turn me loose [Repeat: x3]
I need to be freed from my current state of mind and awaken to something new.

For the rain is falling
I need kaya to make it through the rough times, represented by the falling rain.

Got to have kaya now [Repeat: x3]
I am searching for and need kaya to help me through my current struggles.

I'm so high, I even touch the sky Above the falling rain
Kaya has elevated my mind and spirit so high that I feel above the troubles of life, represented by the falling rain.

I feel so good in my neighborhood, so Here I come again
Kaya makes me feel so good and at home in my surroundings that I want to keep coming back.

Feelin' irie I [Repeat: x3] Cause I have some kaya now
I am feeling great and relaxed because I have obtained some kaya.

Got to have kaya now
I need kaya to help me through my current struggles.

Got to have kaya now Got to have kaya now Got to have kaya now, Lord For the rain is falling
I am desperately in need of kaya and am asking the Lord for help to get me through the tough times represented by the falling rain.

(Kaya now, kaya, kaya) Huh
Reiterating the need and desire for kaya to help through difficult times.

Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Peermusic Publishing
Written by: BOB MARLEY

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