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)
Slogans
Bob Marley & The Wailers Lyrics
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Can't take your slogans no more,
Can't take your slogans no more,
Can't take your slogans no more.
Wipe out the paintings of slogans
All over the streets (ooh, ooh, ooh),
Confusing the people
I see borders and barriers,
Segregation, demonstration and riots (ooh, ooh, ooh),
A-sufferation of the refugees,
Oh-oh, when, when will we be free?
Oh-oh-oh, we can't take your slogans no more,
Can't take your slogans no more,
Can't take your slogans no more,
No more sweet talk from-a grimepit,
No more sweet talk from the hypocrites.
/guitar solo/
So we know we can't take your slogans no more,
Can't take your slogans no more,
Can't take your slogans no more,
No more sweet talk from-a pulpit,
No more sweet talk from the pulpit.
No more sweet talk from-a grimepit,
No more sweet talk from the hypocrites (oh, no hypocrites!),
No more sweet talk from-a grimepit (wo-ah yeah),
No more sweet talk (no-no-no-no sweet talk) from the hypocrites (hey!),
No more sweet talk from-a grimepit,
No more sweet talk (no-no-no-no sweet talk) from the hypocrites (no-no-no-no hey!).
In the song "Slogans," Bob Marley and The Wailers are voicing their frustration about the constant use of empty political slogans that are used to manipulate people. The lyrics suggest that these slogans are only serving to confuse and segregate the people rather than uniting them. The song's opening line "Can't take your slogans no more" is repeated throughout the song, indicating the band's exasperation with the hollow messages being delivered by political leaders.
The line "Wipe out the paintings of slogans all over the streets" refers to propaganda posters and billboards spread throughout the city. These posters may serve to spread the message of the political leader, but they are leaving the public confused about what is really happening. Marley is asking for these advertisements to be removed so that people can start to see the truth for what it is. The line "While your asphalt burns our tired feet" suggests that this propaganda is physically harming those who are traveling from place to place.
The final stanza of the song repeats the idea that the public is tired of hearing empty promises and slogans from both the religious and political leaders. The phrase "No more sweet talk" is repeated multiple times, indicating that the public is demanding action as opposed to empty words. The song's message is that the people deserve to be treated with respect and honesty, rather than being constantly exploited and manipulated by their leaders.
Line by Line Meaning
Can't take your slogans no more,
I am tired of hearing meaningless phrases and promises of change from those in power.
Wipe out the paintings of slogans
Remove the propaganda and political slogans that are plastered all over the city.
All over the streets
These messages are present everywhere and are overwhelming.
Confusing the people
These slogans are misleading and create chaos among the population.
While your asphalt burns our tired feet.
The leaders' carelessness and negligence affect the people and make their lives difficult.
I see borders and barriers,
I observe political systems that divide and isolate the people.
Segregation, demonstration and riots
The current situation leads to separation, protests, and instances of violence.
A-sufferation of the refugees,
The plight of those who have been displaced from their homes has been ignored for far too long.
Oh-oh, when, when will we be free?
The artist is questioning when freedom and equality will be achieved.
No more sweet talk from-a grimepit,
The artist is fed up with hearing empty promises and lies from those in power.
No more sweet talk from the hypocrites.
The singer is tired of hearing insincere and contradictory statements from those in authority.
No more sweet talk from-a pulpit,
The artist desires for religious leaders to stop repeating meaningless and empty words from the pulpit.
No more sweet talk
The singer is finished listening to talk that offers no solutions or real change.
from-a grimepit,
Specifically, the singer does not trust words coming from dirty sources.
from the hypocrites,
The singer is especially done with words from those who claim certain values but act in contradiction to those values.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: BOB MARLEY
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Bob Marley
"Slogans"" is a remixed version of Bob Marley song released 24 years after his death. The 2005 single was released on the greatest hits album *Africa Unite: The Singles Collection
The song, originally titled "Can't Take Them Slogans No More" appears on a 1980 home recording cassette. Recording such 'idea' tapes was common in Bob Marley's career, and many circulate in bootleg and online form. This, however, is the only song from this particular tape released so far.
The song was recorded in 1980 and has only Bob Marley and a drum machine on the recording. However other artists were overdubbed onto the song to make it sound like a complete Bob Marley & The Wailers song. Eric Clapton plays guitar on this recording.
Whilst the performance was considered respectful by many longtime fans, the chord sequence of the overdubbed backing track resembles No Woman No Cry.
@GregoryHSmith-th2kw
What a soulless world this world would have been without Robert Nesta Marley.… Thank you Jamaica 🇯🇲🍃💕
@LoveDaHerbYes
There are many songs Bob wrote...But this has to be my favorite by far:) Love u brethren, thank u for bringing love into my heart!:) RASTAFARI :)
@irishtomahawk1967
I honestly can't choose a favorite, but this one is definitely a heavy hitter! 1love from CO, U.S.
@richardwanjohi4475
Me too..
@mtanguliziali360
So when I was 3 ...Bob Marley and my dad in Harare... We were visiting from Nairobi. Miss you... His last your to motherland. 😊
@mtanguliziali360
*tour
@adamadickotal3842
No more sweet talks from a Pulpits no more sweet talks from a culprits no more sweet talks from a Hypocrites.
The legend lives on ✌️
@christianarrizon9796
Stir it up baby😘
@TheXaimaca
Forever and ever
JAH guide
@danielaudu7388
This song is eminent and conspicuous as the Song for the hour, season, this year and beyond. Respect!!!