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)
Rebel's Hop
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, other? the bottle, sweeter the victory
I've got your love, the power of your glory
Aah, Ooh yeah, trillin' me, alright
Can't judge a mother by the ? of the father
Can't judge a book by the ? on the cover Read me read me baby
No water can quench my 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
Aah, Ooh we, alright
You've got your love and I've got mine
Can't you ? 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 Rebels Hop are full of references to thirst and desire. The singer insists that no water can quench their thirst, suggesting that they are looking for something more fulfilling than the basic necessities of life. They express a desire for someone to come take care of them, perhaps indicating a need for emotional support or guidance. The repeated refrain of "I've got your love, the power of your glory" suggests that the singer has found what they are looking for in a relationship, though the exact nature of this connection is left unclear.
Throughout the song, Marley seems to be calling for rebellion against judgment and stereotypes. He asserts that one cannot judge a mother by the actions of the father or a book by its cover, emphasizing the importance of looking beyond surface-level appearances when evaluating people and situations. The repeated plea to "read me, read me baby" underscores this theme, urging listeners to take the time to truly understand the complexities of the world around them.
Line by Line Meaning
No water can quench my thirst
Nothing can satisfy my needs as an individual
I'm in bed send me a nurse
I need someone to take care of me
I'm thirsty thirsty Lord o' Mercy
I have an insatiable desire
Ooh we, other? the bottle, sweeter the victory
The harder the battle, the sweeter the victory
I've got your love, the power of your glory
The love of someone gives me strength and power
Aah, Ooh yeah, trillin' me, alright
I am carried away with joy
Can't judge a mother by the ? of the father
One cannot assess a person's worth by their parents or ancestry
Can't judge a book by the ? on the cover
One cannot judge a person by their appearance alone
Read me read me baby
Get to know me better
I've got a bottle, sweet the victory
I have what it takes to overcome challenges
Aah, Ooh we, alright
I feel elated and satisfied
You've got your love and I've got mine
We have our own unique ways of expressing love
Can't you ? they work fine Do you believe me, baby, get it up baby
Don't you see that we are doing just fine? Trust me
Break it back, turn it loose
Be free from constraints
What in heaven baby it got to choose
Why let something determine your path?
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Written by: JAN SCOTT WILKINSON, MARTIN NOBLE
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@espantapajaross
Why.. why.. why.. why...
¿Por qué?, ¿por qué?, ¿por qué?, ¿por qué?
Walk the proud land my friends.
Caminen la orgullosa tierra, amigos míos.
Walk the proud land my friends.
Caminen la orgullosa tierra, amigos míos.
Walk the proud land my friends.
Caminen la orgullosa tierra, amigos míos.
Walk the proud land my friends.
Caminen la orgullosa tierra, amigos míos.
Gimme little soul, oh Lord.
Dame un poco de ama, oh, Señor.
Gimme little, gimme little soul, oh Lord.
Dame un poco, dame un poco de alma, oh, Señor.
Gimme little soul, oh Lord.
Dame un poco de alma, oh, Señor.
Gimme little, gimme little soul, oh Lord.
Dame un poco, dame un poco de alma, oh, Señor.
I got to keep on moving.
Debo seguir moviéndome,
I've got to keep on moving.
debo seguir moviéndome,
I've got to keep on moving.
debo seguir moviéndome,
I've got to keep on moving.
debo seguir moviéndome.
Cloud 9, you can be what you wanna be.
Euforia... Puedes ser lo que tú quieras ser.
Cloud 9, you ain't got no responsibility.
Euforia... No tienes responsabilidad alguna.
Cloud 9, every man, every man in the street.
Euforia... Todo hombre, todo hombre en la calle.
Cloud 9, you're a million miles from reality.
Euforia... Estás a miles de kilómetros de la realidad.
Why.. why.. why.. why..
¿Por qué?, ¿por qué?, ¿por qué?, ¿por qué?
Gimme little soul, oh Lord
Dame un poco de alma, oh, Señor.
Gimme little, gimme little soul, oh Lord.
Dame un poco, dame un poco de alma, oh, Señor.
Gimme little soul, oh Lord.
Dame un poco de alma, oh, Señor.
Gimme little, gimme little soul, oh Lord.
Dame un poco, dame un poco de alma, oh, Señor.
@willschrueder9107
One of my favourite Bob Marley & The Wailers song
@jeremybarger9565
I got to keep on movin', I got to keep on movin'...cloud 9
@michaelfoy8447
CLOUD NINE!
@rbhoward1037
Always brings a smile to my face and a light to my soul.
@erikaguilar3709
No doubt brother , ALWAYS , THE FIRST TIME I HEARD BOB MARLEY I WAS 17 YEARS OLD AND EVER SINCE THAT DAY I NEVER STOPPED LISTENING TO HIM I AM NOW 42 YEARS OLD. PS. MUSIC IS LIFE
@localafh
The undisputed King of Reggae! He started the modern day Reggae Revolution. A true pioneer. ‘Love Always’ Acts 20:35
@simonontong7539
One of Marleys best songs it reminds you of the struggles we face in life
@Swaze742
This is the best version
@hernangalante5879
Desde Argentina!!!! Reggae music a pleno, Nesta not dead!!!!
@RedGoldGreen-Dub
Such a fantastic song ❤🔥