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)
No Water Version
Bob Marley & The Wailers Lyrics
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I'm in bed send me a nurse, I'm thirsty thirsty Lord o' Mercy
Ooh we
What other bottle, sweeter the victory
I've got your love, the power of your glory, ah
Ooh yeah, trillin me
All right
Can't judge a mother by the skin of the father
Read me read me baby
I'm goin'
No water can quench thirst
I'm in bed, need a nurse
Can you understand
Do you understand me baby
I've got a bottle, sweet the victory
I've got your love, the power of your glory ah
Ooh we
All right
You've got your love and I've got mine
Workin together, they work fine, do you believe me, baby
Get it up baby
Break it back, turn it loose
What in heaven baby it got to choose
The lyrics to Bob Marley's song No Water expresses a deep longing and yearning for a higher power, for something that can quench his spiritual thirst. Marley sings "No water can quench my thirst," which represents his desire for more than just worldly desires or pleasures. He continues by saying "I'm in bed send me a nurse, I'm thirsty thirsty Lord o' Mercy," portraying his desperation and need for healing or guidance. Marley is also seen reflecting on the power of love and its ability to conquer all obstacles. He sings, "I've got your love, the power of your glory," which shows his acknowledgment of a supreme being's control over everything.
Moreover, Marley touches upon the idea that people should not be judged by their appearance, saying "Can't judge a mother by the skin of the father, Can't judge a book by the skin on the cover yo," emphasizing the need to examine and understand someone's true identity and character before passing judgment. He ends these lyrics by saying, "Read me read me baby, I'm going," which suggests his willingness to be understood and recognized for who he truly is.
Line by Line Meaning
No water can quench my thirst
To quench the thirst of the soul, mere water is not enough
I'm in bed send me a nurse, I'm thirsty thirsty Lord o' Mercy
The singer is in need of spiritual care to quench his spiritual thirst
Ooh we
An expression of enjoyment or satisfaction
What other bottle, sweeter the victory
The victory obtained by spiritual growth is sweeter than any material possessions
I've got your love, the power of your glory, ah
Having experienced the divine love and glory, the artist feels empowered
Ooh yeah, trillin me
An expression of excitement and arousal
All right
An expression of agreement or satisfaction
Can't judge a mother by the skin of the father
One's true identity and worth cannot be determined by external factors such as appearance or family background
Can't judge a book by the skin on the cover yo
One must not judge something or someone by superficial appearances
Read me read me baby
The artist is urging the listener to look beyond the external and understand his true self
I'm goin'
The singer is ready to embark on a spiritual journey
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Written by: Bob Marley
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Espantapájaros
No water can quench my thirst
No hay agua que pueda saciar mi sed.
I'm in bed, send me a nurse
Estoy en cama, envíenme una enfermera,
I'm thirsty, thirsty, Lord a mercy
estoy sediento, sediento, Señor, piedad.
Oh we - hotter the battle, sweeter the victory
Oh, nosotros... Más caliente la batalla, más dulce la victoria.
I've got your love, the power of your glory
Tengo tu amor, el poder de tu gloria,
Aah, ooh yeah, trillin' me, alright!
oh, sí, emocióname, ¡muy bien!
Can't judge a mother by the skin of the father
No puedes juzgar a una madre por la piel del padre,
Can't judge a book by the skin on the cover, ya!
no puedes juzgar a un libro por la piel de su portada.
Read me, read me, baby
Léeme, léeme, nena.
No water can quench my thirst
No hay agua que pueda saciar mi sed,
I'm in bed, need a nurse
estoy en cama, necesito una enfermera.
Can you understand?
¿Puedes entenderlo?
Do you understand me, baby?
¿Me entiendes, nena?
I've got a battle, sweet the victory
Tengo una batalla; dulce la victoria.
I've got your love, the power of your glory, yah!
Tengo tu amor, el poder de tu gloria, ¡sí!
Aah, ooh we, alright
Oh... ¡Muy bien!
You've got your love and I've got mine
Tienes tu amor y yo tengo el mío,
Working together, they work fine
trabajando juntos, trabajan bien.
Do you believe me, baby? Get it up baby
¿Me crees, nena?, levántalo, nena.
Break it back, turn it loose
Rómpelo, suéltalo,
What in heaven baby, it got to choose
que en el cielo, nena, tiene que elegir.
Maria Gentles
I'm not too sure if I just entered The Twilight Zone. How is this even possible that I have never heard this song?! If I entered the Zone then I don't ever want to leave ❤
Rolo Rollo
Bob ouço desde a barriga da minha mãe👽
Rushdi Ishmail
Great song.😎
karen Lee
Tune ! Been looking over an hour for this track ❤️
LUCYBALL! GRRREAT CANADIAN DOG!
One of the Best hidden Songs
Vicentraining
"No Water Can Quench my thrist"🙌🏼🎶
Echo
we don't miss our water til it's gone ... <3
Espantapájaros
No water can quench my thirst
No hay agua que pueda saciar mi sed.
I'm in bed, send me a nurse
Estoy en cama, envíenme una enfermera,
I'm thirsty, thirsty, Lord a mercy
estoy sediento, sediento, Señor, piedad.
Oh we - hotter the battle, sweeter the victory
Oh, nosotros... Más caliente la batalla, más dulce la victoria.
I've got your love, the power of your glory
Tengo tu amor, el poder de tu gloria,
Aah, ooh yeah, trillin' me, alright!
oh, sí, emocióname, ¡muy bien!
Can't judge a mother by the skin of the father
No puedes juzgar a una madre por la piel del padre,
Can't judge a book by the skin on the cover, ya!
no puedes juzgar a un libro por la piel de su portada.
Read me, read me, baby
Léeme, léeme, nena.
No water can quench my thirst
No hay agua que pueda saciar mi sed,
I'm in bed, need a nurse
estoy en cama, necesito una enfermera.
Can you understand?
¿Puedes entenderlo?
Do you understand me, baby?
¿Me entiendes, nena?
I've got a battle, sweet the victory
Tengo una batalla; dulce la victoria.
I've got your love, the power of your glory, yah!
Tengo tu amor, el poder de tu gloria, ¡sí!
Aah, ooh we, alright
Oh... ¡Muy bien!
You've got your love and I've got mine
Tienes tu amor y yo tengo el mío,
Working together, they work fine
trabajando juntos, trabajan bien.
Do you believe me, baby? Get it up baby
¿Me crees, nena?, levántalo, nena.
Break it back, turn it loose
Rómpelo, suéltalo,
What in heaven baby, it got to choose
que en el cielo, nena, tiene que elegir.
Billy Rovedas
Big tune,somewhat underrated,he really talked about some effective life experiences,let's give it that,Heathens,no like Jahs name,.. The wicked that is...
Michael Moston
Bob Marley top man will never be enother like him