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)
One in all
Bob Marley & The Wailers Lyrics
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Let me tell you what I know now
Bend down low
Let me tell you what I know, what I know, what I know
Long time, we no have no nice time
Doo-yoo-doo-dun-doo, yeah, think about that
Long, long, long, long time, we no have no nice time
One love, one heart
Let's get together and feel alright
One love, hear my plea, one heart
Give thanks and praise to the Lord, and I will feel alright
Simmer down, you lickin' too hot, so
Simmer down, soon you'll get dropped, so
Simmer down, man, you hear what I say?
After he
Breaks your heart
Then you'll be sad, so sad
And then your teardrops start
I tell you, then you'll know how
It hurts to be alone
Oh, what a (... feeling ...), what a feeling (... be blue)
Oh, what a feeling, oh, what a feeling
(Oh, what a feeling to be blue)
Have you ever had a lonesome feeling?
This was cause through love and affection
This was cause through love and affection
This was cause through love and affection
Mm, feel them spirit
I'm gonna put it on
Feel them spirit
I'm gonna put it on
Yes, my friend
We're in the streets again
Yes, my friend
Dem set we free again ...
The song "All in One" by Bob Marley is rich in messages with each verse telling a tale about love, unity, and freedom. The first two verses speak about the tough times (long time, we no have no nice time) and encourage people to bend down low to listen to the message of hope and love the singer is spreading. Bob Marley encourages unity among people in the third verse, reminding them that everyone has one heart and one love, and thus they should come together to feel alright. He then moves to the next verse where he advises young people to manage their emotions and not let their love for someone burn them out (Simmer down, you licking too hot).
In the fifth verse, the singer shares an important message about heartbreak, sadness, and loneliness. He cautions those who are in love to be careful since they might end up heartbroken, which could lead to loneliness and sadness. Nonetheless, the song ends on a high note with a message of hope and freedom (Yes, my friend, We're in the streets again, Yes, my friend, Dem set we free again).
Overall, Bob Marley's song, "All in One," is an inspiring and motivational piece that speaks about love, unity, hope, and freedom. The song is a perfect combination of a rhythmic quality and significant messages that remain timeless for generations to come.
Line by Line Meaning
Bend down low
Lower yourself to my level so I can share some knowledge
Let me tell you what I know now
I am about to share some knowledge with you
Let me tell you what I know, what I know, what I know
I am eager to share the knowledge I possess
Long time, we no have no nice time
It has been a while since we last had a good time
Doo-yoo-doo-dun-doo, yeah, think about that
Reflect on this for a moment
One love, one heart
We all share one love, and one heart
Let's get together and feel alright
Let's unite and feel good together
One love, hear my plea, one heart
I plead with you to embrace unity and love
Give thanks and praise to the Lord, and I will feel alright
Express gratitude to the Lord, and all shall be well
Simmer down, you lickin' too hot, so
Calm down, you are getting too agitated
Simmer down, soon you'll get dropped, so
Stay calm, or consequences will follow
Simmer down, man, you hear what I say?
Listen to my advice, and relax
After he
After he breaks your heart
Breaks your heart
When he breaks your heart
Then you'll be sad, so sad
You'll be engulfed in sadness and sorrow then
And then your teardrops start
You'll begin to shed tears of pain and misery
I tell you, then you'll know how
I assure you that then you'll understand
It hurts to be alone
Being alone is very painful
Oh, what a (...) feeling ...), what a feeling (... be blue)
It's an awful feeling to be sad and lonely
Oh, what a feeling, oh, what a feeling
It's such a terrible feeling
(Oh, what a feeling to be blue)
To feel the way this feels is just awful
Have you ever had a lonesome feeling?
Have you ever experienced the feeling of loneliness?
This was cause through love and affection
This feeling was brought about by love and affection
Mm, feel them spirit
I can sense their spiritual energy
I'm gonna put it on
I'm going to soak it all in and use it to motivate myself
Yes, my friend
Yes, my friend
We're in the streets again
We are back in the streets
Dem set we free again ...
We have been liberated again
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: BOB MARLEY
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@SoccerguyJoe
Amazing how seamless they go from song to song. All time classic, and a showcase to the talent of the Wailers.
@KingRedR2
This is better than what 80% of my generation listens to
@edagio2009
peace and love to all my rastafa brothers and sisters
@casdeboer7910
men i swear this is the best of best i love this so much bob marley ghost lives in me
@GangstaOfLove817
Feel dem Spirit brudda 🙌
One Love
L.iving O.ne V.ibrational E.nergy
Bob be wid us all in our hearts
@jamess7048
Incredible tune. I remember listening to this on old school audio speakers attached to my mp3(!) player whilst cycling across Tonga in 2005 at only 18 years old, amazing
@jarlissonbrito1433
00:00 Bend Dow Low
00:36 Nice Time
00:57 One Love
1:16 Simmer Down
1:36 It Hurts To Be Alone
2:04 Lonesome Feeling
2:25 Love And Affection
2:42 Put It On
3:11 Duppy Conqueror
@jhonwilliam9909
Thanks bro
@melinolangaoi9402
🙏🏾
@sami6744
Quel grand Monsieur qui nous a quitté beaucoup trop tôt...Il aurait tellement de choses à dire, ses textes sont toujours d'actualités des décennies plus tard, bob marley tiers-mondiste hier aujourd'hui et demain toujours d'actualité en ce monde pleins d'injustices galopantes, de misères, d'oppression et de souffrances ! One Love !
BOB MARLEY 💚💛❤