Put It On
Bob Marley & The Wailers Lyrics


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Feel them spirit
Feel them spirit
Feel them spirit
Lord, I thank You
Lord, I thank You

Feel alright now
Feel alright now
Feel alright now
Good Lord, hear me
Good Lord, hear me

I'm not boastin'
I'm not boastin'
I'm not boastin', yeah
Feel like toastin'
Feel like toastin'

(Simply 'cause) I'm gonna put it on in the morning
I'm gonna put it on in the night
I'm gonna put it on anytime, anywhere
Good Lord, help me
Good Lord, help me

No more cryin'
No more cryin'
No more cryin'
Lord, I thank You
Lord, I thank You

'Cause I'm gonna put it on
I'm gonna put it on
I'm gonna put it on
Feel alright now
Feel alright now
Lord, I thank You
Lord, I thank You
Lord, I thank You





Feel alright now
Feel alright now

Overall Meaning

In Bob Marley's song "Put It On," the lyrics convey a message of gratitude and positivity. Throughout the song, Marley expresses his appreciation for the guidance and blessings he has received from his spiritual beliefs. The repetition of "feel them spirit" and "feel alright now" evokes a sense of unity and connectedness to a higher power. By acknowledging the help he has received, Marley is able to let go of his worries and "put it on" - move forward with confidence and optimism.


The line "I'm not boastin', feel like toastin'" suggests that Marley is not trying to show off or brag about his success, but rather celebrate it with a sense of humility. The phrase "good Lord, help me" emphasizes the idea that Marley is not alone in his journey and that he is seeking guidance and support from a greater force.


Overall, "Put It On" is a song about the power of faith and positivity in the face of adversity. It encourages listeners to focus on the good in their lives and to trust in a higher power to guide them through difficult times.


Line by Line Meaning

Feel them spirit
Sensing the presence of divine powers around us, in nature and in our everyday life.


Lord, I thank you
Expressing gratitude towards the almighty for guiding us through life and providing us with the blessings we need.


Feel alright now
Experiencing a sense of inner peace and contentment, having confidence that everything will turn out alright.


Good Lord, hear me
Asking for guidance and support from the divine power to help overcome the challenges we face in life.


I'm not boastin'
Indicating that they are not bragging or showing off about their achievements or abilities.


Feel like toastin'
Feeling a sense of excitement and celebration, as if in cheers to the positivity and goodness around them.


I'm gonna put it on, in the morning
Deciding to embrace positivity and optimism at the start of each day, fostering a hopeful mindset throughout.


I'm gonna put it on, at night
Making a conscious effort to let go of negativity and worries before bed, ensuring a peaceful and restful sleep.


I'm gonna put it on, anytime anywhere
Committing to finding joy and positivity in all situations and surroundings, at any given moment of life.


No more cryin'
Putting an end to sadness, pain and tears, choosing to look forward to the future instead of dwelling on past sorrows.




Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Peermusic Publishing
Written by: Bob Marley

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Most interesting comments from YouTube:

@zivhave

Feel them spirit
Feel them spirit
Feel them spirit
Lord, I thank you
Lord, I thank you

Feel alright now
Feel alright now
Feel alright now
Lord, I thank you
Lord, I thank you

I'm gonna put it on, I put it on already
I'm gonna put it on, and it was steady
I'm gonna put it on, put it on again
Good Lord, help me
Good Lord, help me

I'm not boastin'
I'm not boastin'
I'm not boastin'
Feel like toastin'
Feel like toastin'

I rule my destiny, yeah
I rule my destiny
I rule my destiny
Lord, I thank you, yeah
Lord, I thank you

No more cryin'
No more cryin'
No more cryin'
Good Lord, hear me
Good Lord



@420fries

Put It On
Bob Marley and the Wailers

Feel them spirit
Feel them spirit
Feel them spirit
Lord, I thank you
Lord, I thank you

Feel alright now
Feel alright now
Feel alright now
Lord, I thank you
Lord, I thank you

I'm gonna put it on, I put it on already
I'm gonna put it on, and it was steady
I'm gonna put it on, put it on again
Good Lord, help me
Good Lord, help me

I'm not boastin'
I'm not boastin'
I'm not boastin'
Feel like toastin'
Feel like toastin'

I rule my destiny, yeah
I rule my destiny
I rule my destiny
Lord, I thank you, yeah
Lord, I thank you

No more cryin'
No more cryin'
No more cryin'
Good Lord, hear me
Good Lord ...



All comments from YouTube:

@enockhollywoodkudzibvara9650

Songs that reload hope into your collapsing life.

@opalessence4818

If the only prayer we ever say to Creator is “Thank You,” it is enough.
Gratitude is super high vibe! And healing.
This song captures that so well.
What would happen if the whole world sang this every morning?
Thanks to Bob and the Wailers for gifting us with this song to keep in our hearts.

@laetitiaisma

"Lord i thank you" to have allowed Bob to exist.

@chiyuki6875

Oui merci bob

@SkinWalker-wc3sf

Same he's my icon

@ashantizulu144

Thanks You Bob Marley Wherever You Are Please Know that you made a difference in my life🙏🏿

@leonsmith7068

This is one of my favorite Wailers songs. I will never grow tired listening to it. What inspiring words and bouncy upbeat rhythm... A real classic

@nikolav.1443

damn finally found this. I had this on repeat toward the end of my rehab days.

@HermenegildoPradera

rehab? xD

@nathanbourdeau1539

That’s awesome

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