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)
Kaya Scat Version
Bob Marley & The Wailers Lyrics
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Wake up and turn me loose
Wake up and turn me loose
For the rain is falling
Got to have kaya now
Got to have kaya now
Got to have kaya now
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
Got to have kaya now
Got to have kaya now
For the rain is falling
Feelin' irie I
Feelin' irie I
Feelin' irie I
'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
The lyrics of Bob Marley & The Wailers' song "Kaya Scat Version" express the desire for freedom and release from the pressures of everyday life. The repeated refrain "wake up and turn me loose" can be interpreted as a plea for someone or something to free the singer from their constraints. The rain is falling, suggesting a sense of urgency, and the solution to their problems is simple - they need "kaya," or marijuana, to help them escape and achieve a state of bliss.
The singer describes feeling so high that they touch the sky, and they feel good in their neighborhood. The use of the term "irie" suggests a feeling of relaxation and contentment, which is heightened by the presence of kaya. The repetition of the phrase "got to have kaya now" reinforces the singer's urgent need to escape and find peace.
The lyrics of "Kaya Scat Version" can be interpreted in a variety of ways, but at its core, the song is about seeking freedom and peace through the use of marijuana. The upbeat tempo and catchy melody make it a popular choice among fans of reggae music.
Line by Line Meaning
Wake up and turn me loose
I need to be freed from my current state of being.
For the rain is falling
There are external conditions that are negatively affecting me.
Got to have kaya now
I need marijuana right now to feel better.
I'm so high, I even touch the sky
Marijuana has lifted me up and made me feel euphoric.
Above the falling rain
Despite the negative external conditions, marijuana has allowed me to rise above them.
I feel so good in my neighborhood, so
Marijuana has allowed me to find joy in my surroundings.
Here I come again
I will continue to seek out marijuana to feel better.
Feelin' irie I
Marijuana has put me in a relaxed and happy state.
'Cause I have some kaya now
My current state of relaxation and wellbeing is thanks to marijuana.
(Kaya now, kaya, kaya) huh
Marijuana is the most important thing to me right now.
Lyrics © EMI Music Publishing, Peermusic Publishing, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: BOB MARLEY
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AH MAY ZEN !