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)
Secondhand
Bob Marley & The Wailers Lyrics
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But I don't love to say, you're not nobody
Don't exhaust your painted face, girl
'Cause underneath that face, you're just have disgrace
And you're just a brand new second hand, you'll make no one fool
You're just a brand new second hand, I only confess you
You're brand new second hand, dirty golden rule
What you've got, girl that I don't know
Why you really, really got to exalt yourself so
Mama used to tell me a long time ago, girl
It's not everything you own that glitters is gold
So you're just a brand new second hand, yes girl, no man no want no
Brand new second hand, you better go back round so girl
Brand new second hand, don't you show us
Brand new second hand
If you think it's the dress you wear that makes you a lady
Get that out of your mind, you must be crazy
You're just a brand new second hand, yes girl, no man no want
Brand new second hand, yes girl, no bother come show off so
You're just a brand new second hand, use to
In Bob Marley's song "Brand New Second Hand," he criticizes someone for trying to act like they are somebody even though they are not. He tells the person that they are just a "brand new second hand" and that they are not fooling anyone. He also points out that what the person has does not necessarily make them a great person, and that they should not be so focused on material possessions.
The lyrics can be interpreted as a commentary on materialism and superficiality. Bob Marley is suggesting that these things are not what make a person valuable, but rather it is who they are on the inside that truly matters. By calling the person a "brand new second hand," he is essentially saying that they are not original or authentic, but rather a copy of someone else.
Throughout the song, Bob Marley challenges the person to be true to themselves and not put on a false persona. He suggests that they should be proud of who they are, no matter what others may think of them. The overall message of the song is that authenticity and genuine character are more important than superficial appearances.
Line by Line Meaning
You're only acting like you are somebody
You're pretending to be someone you're not
But I don't love to say, you're not nobody
I don't like to say you're nothing, but you're not as important as you think you are
Don't exhaust your painted face, girl
You don't need to wear so much makeup
'Cause underneath that face, you're just have disgrace
Because your true self is shameful and disappointing
And you're just a brand new second hand, you'll make no one fool
You're inexperienced and won't be able to fool anyone
You're just a brand new second hand, I only confess you
I admit that you're just a new version of an old, unimpressive idea
You're brand new second hand, dirty golden rule
You've adopted someone else's ideals and they're not very noble
You're just a brand new second hand
You're not original, you're just a copycat
What you've got, girl that I don't know
I don't understand what makes you so special or interesting
Why you really, really got to exalt yourself so
Why do you feel the need to brag so much?
Mama used to tell me a long time ago, girl
My mother used to say
It's not everything you own that glitters is gold
Not everything that looks valuable actually is valuable
So you're just a brand new second hand, yes girl, no man no want no
You're just a recycled version of something no one wants
Brand new second hand, you better go back round so girl
You should go back to where you came from
Brand new second hand, don't you show us
Don't flaunt yourself in front of us
If you think it's the dress you wear that makes you a lady
If you believe that being a lady is only about wearing fancy clothes
Get that out of your mind, you must be crazy
Forget it, you're crazy for thinking that
You're just a brand new second hand, yes girl, no man no want
You're not wanted by anyone
Brand new second hand, yes girl, no bother come show off so
You don't need to show off, no one is impressed
You're just a brand new second hand, use to be someone else's property
You used to belong to someone else, and you still don't have your own identity
You're just a brand new second hand
You're nothing special
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: PETER TOSH
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@alandaschagas4226
Peter Tosh on lead, Bob Marley on backing vocals
@georgeoromo799
I love the music 🎶 🎵. Bob and Tosh are icons, legends. Long live raster
@rubia_rebeca2023
O Bob em segunda voz, é desaforo! Fala sério! Bob é magestoso!
@olazulote
This song reminds me of my uncle Chepe rolling around in his 1980 Monte Carlo.
@Orangelemonblue
This version.
@Dzejuicu
Whose Money thats what I been looking for
@arbabidineabdallah2222
Best song of peter tosh
@malikahsmith4129
Originals!
@maffreedom533
Brand new 2nd hand
@robertcard1378
Sung by Peter tosh