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)
Keep On Movin'
Bob Marley & The Wailers Lyrics
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Lord, I've got to get on down
Lord, I've got to keep on moving
Where I can't be found
Lord, they're coming after me
I've been accused for the killin'
Lord knows I didn't do
And that's why I've got to get on through
Lord, they're coming after me (a-one more time)
Lord, I've got to keep on moving
Lord, I've got to get on down
Lord, I've got to keep on moving
Where I can't be found
Lord, they're coming after me
(Now, listen) I've got two boys and a woman
They're just gonna suffer now
Lord, forgive me for not goin' back
But I'll be there anyhow
I'll be there anyhow (one more time)
(I say) Lord, I've got to keep on moving
Lord, I've got to get on down
Lord, I've got to keep on moving
Where I can't be found
Lord, they're coming after me
Now, maybe someday I'll find a piece of land
Somewhere not by near anyone
Then I'll send for my love, love, love, love, sweet woman
And my two grown-up son
My two grown up-son (yeah, yeah, yeah)
(I say now) Lord I've got to keep on moving
Bob Marley's song "Keep on Movin" is a powerful anthem of survival and determination in the face of persecution. The opening lines of the track convey the urgency and fear of someone on the run, with Marley singing, "Lord, I've got to keep on moving / Lord, I've got to get on down / Lord, I've got to keep on moving / Where I can't be found / Lord, they're coming after me." The singer has been accused of a crime he didn't commit and knows that his life is in danger.
As the song progresses, Marley describes his anguish at leaving behind his family, including his two sons and a woman he loves. He offers a heartfelt plea for forgiveness, saying, "Lord, forgive me for not goin' back / But I'll be there anyhow / I'll be there anyhow." Despite the dangers he faces, Marley remains optimistic that he will one day find a place where he can live freely with his loved ones, singing, "Now, maybe someday I'll find a piece of land / Somewhere not by near anyone / Then I'll send for my love, love, love, love, sweet woman / And my two grown-up son / My two grown-up son."
"Keep on Movin" is a song about the human spirit's indomitable resilience in the face of oppression and adversity. Marley's stirring performance captures the urgency of someone on the run, the pain of having to leave loved ones behind, and the hope that one day, he'll find a place to call home. The song is a testament to the power of music as a force for social justice and change.
Line by Line Meaning
Lord, I've got to keep on moving
I need to keep moving from place to place so that those who are after me can’t catch me and punish me for a crime I didn’t commit.
Lord, I've got to get on down
I need to keep travelling to stay safe and elude those who are after me.
Lord, they're coming after me
I am being pursued by people who are looking to harm me for something I didn’t do.
I've been accused for the killin', Lord knows I didn't do
I have been falsely blamed for a murder I did not commit.
For hangin' me, they are willin', yeah, yeah
They are willing to punish me unjustly, even if it means executing me by hanging.
And that's why I've got to get on through
That is the reason why I need to keep moving to new locations to avoid getting caught and persecuted.
Lord, I've got to keep on moving (a-one more time)
I must continue to travel so that those who are after me cannot catch me and bring me to harm.
I've got two boys and a woman, they're just gonna suffer now
My two sons and woman are bearing the brunt of my decision to keep moving as they are unable to settle down and lead a normal life due to my situation.
Lord, forgive me for not goin' back, but I'll be there anyhow
Forgive me, Lord, for not being able to go back to my family and help them lead a better life. But I will be there for them in spirit, no matter where I go.
Now, maybe someday I'll find a piece of land, somewhere not by near anyone
One day, I hope to find a place where I can settle down alone, far away from people, and finally have some peace and safety.
Then I'll send for my love, love, love, love, sweet woman, and my two grown-up sons
Once I've found that place, I will send word for my family to come and join me so that we can finally lead a peaceful life.
Lord, I've got to keep on moving
Lord, I need to keep moving until I find that safe haven that I so desperately need.
Lyrics © Peermusic Publishing
Written by: Bob Marley
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@claudiov3993
Positive vibration to defeat the demons. They cannot win. We are warriors of light💪✌. Fear will not posses us.
@Stance._
Let's get some amens in the chat. Amen 🙏
@matt25675
CONSTANTLY LEARNING amen
@OriginalCouber
@tera baap "smoking weed and ganja" we can all agree this guy knows what he's talking about.
@michaelherrera696
@tera baap a foolish dog bark at the flying birds, let the positivity marinate in your soul
@fernandosanz7326
Claudio V yes sirrrrrrr!!!!
@atmanp3380
Bob has literally gotten me through the most depressing hopeless times of my life. He will forever be a beacon of hope for me and the truth of freedom. Whether I obtain it here in this realm or in another
@flynncremin6347
The irony; he lived at 56 HOPE road
@leoniteark6309
@tera baap why you think so??
@mystalegacy
Namaste to yu king/queen ✌🏻❤ Namaste.