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)
Rock It Baby
Bob Marley & The Wailers Lyrics
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Oh, baby, baby, don't you be late. Oh, baby!
I'll meet you at your house at a quarter to eight. (ooh-hoo, ooh-hoo)
Oh, darlin', baby, baby, just you have some faith!
I promise you, we're gonna (rock it, baby; rock it, baby, tonight);
To (rock it, baby; rock it, baby, tonight);
Gonna (rock it, baby; rock it, baby, tonight);
Wo-oh, na na-na, na na-na, na na!
Oh, we walk through the pale moonlight
With our love that is right.
Oh, my, my, my, ye-ah!
Oh, so happy we will be
Sharing the love tha-why is free!
(Got to get together, babe, tonight!)
Oh, darlin', say we got to get together, baby, (tonight);
Say we got to get together, babe, (tonight). Get together, babe!
Got to get together, babe, (tonight)!
Baby, we've got a date, don't you remember?
Baby, baby, don't you be late. Please don't forget:
I'll meet you at your house at a quarter to eight. Oh, baby!
Baby, baby, just you have some faith! Wo, now!
Say we gonna rock it - rockin'!
(Rock it, baby; rock it, baby, tonight.)
Say we (rock it, baby; rock it, baby, tonight).
We gonna (rock it, baby), wo! (Rock it, baby, tonight.)
Say we (rock it, baby) eh! (Rock it, baby, tonight.)
Say we got to get together, babe, (tonight).
Baby, baby, wo! (Say we got to get together, babe, tonight!)
Say we got to get together, babe, (tonight). Are you sure ...?
(Say we got to get together, babe, tonight). Wo!
(Rock it, baby; rock it, baby, tonight);
(Rock it, baby; rock it, baby, tonight);
Gonna (rock it, baby), baby; (Rock it, baby, tonight!)
Eh! (Rock it, baby( oh, baby! (Rock it, baby, tonight!)
Oh! (Got to get together, babe, tonight!)
Got to get together, babe, (tonight).
Say we (got to get together, babe, tonight).
(Got to get together, babe) Eh! Oh-oh, baby! (tonight)
Oh, baby, baby, we've got that date
(Rock it, baby; rock it, baby, tonight)
(Rock it, baby; rock it, baby, tonight)
Baby, baby, don't you be late!
(Rock it, baby; rock it, baby, tonight;
rock it, baby; rock it, baby, tonight!) Oh, now!
I'll meet you at your house at a quarter to eight.
(Rock it, baby; rock it, baby, tonight;
rock it, baby; rock it, baby, tonight!)
Oh, darlin'!
The lyrics of "Rock It Baby" by Bob Marley and The Wailers depict a couple who have arranged to go on a date. The urgency in the lyrics suggests that the couple has been waiting for this date for a long time, and they cannot wait to spend time together. The lyrics create a romantic and nostalgic mood, as the couple walks through the moonlight, enjoying each other's company. The lyrics also emphasize the themes of freedom and love, which are common across many of Bob Marley's songs.
The lyrics express the excitement of anticipating a date and the joy of spending time with someone you love. The repetition of the phrase "rock it baby" creates a fun, upbeat atmosphere that makes the listener want to dance. The verse "Oh, so happy we will be/ Sharing the love that is free" emphasizes the power and importance of love, suggesting that it is something that should be celebrated and shared.
In summary, the lyrics of "Rock It Baby" by Bob Marley and The Wailers express the excitement and joy of being in love and anticipating a date with the person you love. The lyrics create a joyful, romantic atmosphere that encourages the listener to dance and celebrate the power of love.
Line by Line Meaning
Baby, baby, we've got a date; (ooh-hoo, ooh-hoo)
We have a scheduled meeting and we are excited about it
Oh, baby, baby, don't you be late. Oh, baby!
Please don't be late for our date, darling
I'll meet you at your house at a quarter to eight. (ooh-hoo, ooh-hoo)
I will be at your home at 7:45 PM
Oh, darlin', baby, baby, just you have some faith!
Don't worry, trust me
I promise you, we're gonna (rock it, baby; rock it, baby, tonight);
We will have a great time tonight
To (rock it, baby; rock it, baby, tonight);
We will enjoy ourselves
Gonna (rock it, baby; rock it, baby, tonight);
We will have fun tonight
Baby, (rock it, baby; rock it, baby, tonight).
Darling, let's enjoy ourselves tonight
Wo-oh, na na-na, na na-na, na na!
Melodic break in the song
Oh, we walk through the pale moonlight
We are walking in the moonlight
With our love that is right.
Our love is true and perfect
Oh, my, my, my, ye-ah!
Expressing excitement and happiness
Oh, so happy we will be
We will be very happy
Sharing the love tha-why is free!
We will share our love which is priceless
(Got to get together, babe, tonight!)
We need to be together tonight
Oh, darlin', say we got to get together, baby, (tonight);
Sweetheart, we must meet tonight
Say we got to get together, babe, (tonight). Get together, babe!
We should definitely meet tonight, darling!
Got to get together, babe, (tonight)!
We must meet tonight, my love
Baby, we've got a date, don't you remember?
Do you remember our date tonight, sweetie?
Please don't forget:
Don't forget, please
Baby, baby, don't you be late. Oh, baby!
Please be on time for our date, darling
Baby, baby, just you have some faith! Wo, now!
Believe in yourself, darling
Say we gonna rock it - rockin'!
We will surely have a great time!
(Rock it, baby; rock it, baby, tonight)
Let's have fun tonight, darling
Say we (rock it, baby; rock it, baby, tonight).
We will enjoy ourselves tonight
We gonna (rock it, baby), wo! (Rock it, baby, tonight)
Let's have an amazing time tonight
Say we (rock it, baby) eh! (Rock it, baby, tonight).
Let's enjoy ourselves tonight
Say we got to get together, babe, (tonight).
We must meet tonight, my love
Baby, baby, wo! (Say we got to get together, babe, tonight!)
We need to meet tonight, oh darling!
Say we got to get together, babe, (tonight). Are you sure ...?
We must surely meet tonight, are you uncertain?
(Say we got to get together, babe, tonight). Wo!
Let's meet tonight for sure, oh my love!
(Rock it, baby; rock it, baby, tonight);
Let's enjoy ourselves tonight, darling
(Rock it, baby; rock it, baby, tonight);
Let's have fun tonight, sweetie
Gonna (rock it, baby), baby; (Rock it, baby, tonight!)
We are definitely going to enjoy tonight
Eh! (Rock it, baby( oh, baby! (Rock it, baby, tonight!)
Let's have the time of our lives tonight, darling
Oh! (Got to get together, babe, tonight!)
Oh, we must meet tonight, my love!
Got to get together, babe, (tonight).
We must absolutely meet tonight, darling
Say we (got to get together, babe, tonight).
We definitely need to meet tonight
Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: BOB MARLEY
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@theloniouscoltrane3778
"Rock It Baby"
Baby, baby, we've got a date; (ooh-hoo, ooh-hoo)
Oh, baby, baby, don't you be late. Oh, baby!
I'll meet you at your house at a quarter to eight. (ooh-hoo, ooh-hoo)
Oh, darlin', baby, baby, just you have some faith!
I promise you, we're gonna (rock it, baby; rock it, baby, tonight);
To (rock it, baby; rock it, baby, tonight);
Gonna (rock it, baby; rock it, baby, tonight);
Baby, (rock it, baby; rock it, baby, tonight).
Wo-oh, na na-na, na na-na, na na!
Oh, we walk through the pale moonlight
With our love that is right.
Oh, my, my, my, ye-ah!
Oh, so happy we will be -
Sharing the love tha-y is free!
(Got to get together, babe, tonight!)
Oh, darlin', say we got to get together, baby, (tonight);
Say we got to get together, babe, (tonight). Get together, babe!
Got to get together, babe, (tonight)!
Baby, we've got a date, don't you remember?
Baby, baby, don't you be late. Please don't forget:
I'll meet you at your house at a quarter to eight. Oh, baby!
Baby, baby, just you have some faith! Wo, now!
Say we gonna rock it - rockin'!
(Rock it, baby; rock it, baby, tonight.)
Say we (rock it, baby; rock it, baby, tonight).
We gonna (rock it, baby), wo! (Rock it, baby, tonight.)
Say we (rock it, baby) eh! (Rock it, baby, tonight.)
Say we got to get together, babe, (tonight).
Baby, baby, wo! (Say we got to get together, babe, tonight!)
Say we got to get together, babe, (tonight). Are you sure ...?
(Say we got to get together, babe, tonight). Wo!
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[Guitar solo]
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(Rock it, baby; rock it, baby, tonight);
(Rock it, baby; rock it, baby, tonight);
Gonna (rock it, baby), baby; (Rock it, baby, tonight!)
Eh! (Rock it, baby( oh, baby! (Rock it, baby, tonight!)
Oh! (Got to get together, babe, tonight!)
Got to get together, babe, (tonight).
Say we (got to get together, babe, tonight).
(Got to get together, babe) Eh! Oh-oh, baby! (tonight)
Oh, baby, baby, we've got that date
(Rock it, baby; rock it, baby, tonight)
(Rock it, baby; rock it, baby, tonight)
Baby, baby, don't you be late!
(Rock it, baby; rock it, baby, tonight;
rock it, baby; rock it, baby, tonight!) Oh, now!
I'll meet you at your house at a quarter to eight.
(Rock it, baby; rock it, baby, tonight;
rock it, baby; rock it, baby, tonight!)
Oh, darlin'! [fadeout]
@ninjah3952
TRADUCTION EN FR
Bébé, bébé, on a rancart (ooh-ooh, ooh-ooh)
Oh, bébé, bébé, ne sois pas en retard !
Oh bébé
Je te retrouve chez toi à huit heure moins le quart (ooh-ooh, ooh-ooh)
Oh, chérie
Bébé, bébé, il faut que tu tiennes parole
Je te promets qu'on va
(Remuer ça, bébé, remuer ça, bébé, ce soir)
On remue ça, bébé, on remue ça, bébé, ce soir
On va remuer ça, bébé, remuer ça, bébé (ce soir)
J’ai dit qu’on remue ça, bébé, on remue ça, bébé (ce soir)
Whoa oh (ooh, ooh, ooh)
Na-na-na-na-na (ooh, ooh, ooh, ooh, ooh)
Oh
(Aah, aah, aah...)
On marchera au pâle clair de lune
(Aah, aah, aah...)
Avec notre amour qui est sincère
(Ooh, ooh, ooh)
Oh, ma, ma, ma, yeah ah
(Ooh, ooh, ooh, ooh, ooh)
Oh
(Aah, aah, aah...)
Si heureux on sera
(Aah, aah, aah...)
De partager l’amour qui est gratuit
(Il faut qu'on soit ensemble, bébé, ce soir)
Oh, ma chérie
J’ai dit qu’il faut qu'on soit ensemble, bébé (ce soir)
J’ai dit qu’il faut qu'on soit ensemble, bébé (ce soir)
Faut qu'on soit ensemble, bébé
Faut qu'on soit ensemble, bébé (ce soir)
Oh
Bébé, on a rancart (ooh-ooh, ooh-ooh)
Tu ne t’en souviens pas ?
Bébé, bébé, ne sois pas en retard
S’il te plaît, n’oublie pas
Je te retrouve chez toi à huit heures moins le quart (ooh-ooh, ooh-ooh)
Oh, bébé
Bébé, bébé, il faut que tu tiennes parole
Whoa, maintenant
J’ai dit qu’on va remuer ça, bébé, remuer ça, bébé (ce soir)
J’ai dit qu’on (remue ça, bébé, remue ça, bébé, ce soir)
On va (remuer ça, bébé, remuer ça, bébé, ce soir), whoa
J’ai dit qu’on (remue ça, bébé, remue ça, bébé, ce soir)
J’ai dit qu’on va être ensemble, bébé (ce soir)
J’ai dit qu’on, j’ai dit qu’on (va être ensemble, bébé), whoa
(Ce soir)
J’ai dit qu’il faut qu'on soit ensemble, bébé (ce soir)
Es-tu d’accord (être ensemble, bébé, ce soir) oh
(..)
(On remue ça, bébé, on remue ça, bébé, ce soir)
(On remue ça, bébé, on remue ça, bébé, ce soir)
On va (remuer ça bébé, remuer ça, bébé) bébé (ce soir), hé
(On remue ça, bébé, on remue ça, bébé, ce soir), oh
(Faut qu'on soit ensemble, bébé, ce soir)
(Faut qu'on soit ensemble, bébé, ce soir)
J’ai dit qu’on (doit être ensemble, bébé, ce soir)
Donne-le moi, bébé
(Faut qu'on soit ensemble, bébé, ce soir)
Oh, bébé, bébé, on a rancart
(On remue ça, on remue ça, bébé, ce soir)
Oh maintenant (On remue ça, bébé, on remue ça, bébé, ce soir)
(On remue ça, bébé, on remue ça, bébé, ce soir)
Bébé, bébé, ne sois pas en retard…
(On remue ça, bébé, on remue ça, bébé, ce soir)
Je te retrouve chez toi à huit heure moins le quart …
(On remue ça, bébé, on remue ça, bébé, ce soir)
@ocvp_tx6951
This entire album is pure gold ❤️🔥
@jordanwilson383
Truth
@MojoRising-oi9ef
Definitely 👍 It’s a masterpiece 👌
@localafh
The undisputed King of Reggae! He started the modern day Reggae Revolution. A true pioneer. ‘Love Always’ Matthew 21:22
@raiderd8189
Wrong! Luciano is Jah messenger!
@marceloresquin8966
Nobody sings love songs like bob marley 💚💛❤
@obunaoji
I swear!!
@MojoRising-oi9ef
That’s what I call a love song. A real one. Brilliant! 👌❤️💛💚
@robertraikes9409
This album has always been my best Bob Marley. I bought the cassette back in the 70's and still play it occasionally, Kinky Reggae was my favorite song but all of the tracks are best now. Now it's time to " Catch a Fire" got a light?
@skinnermoseso6961
Baby we've got a date is my favorite in this album and of all Bob's songs