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)
Soul Rebel-
Bob Marley & The Wailers Lyrics
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Soul rebel
I'm a capturer
Soul adventurer
See the morning sun, the morning sun
On the hillside
If you're not living good yeah, travel wide
Said I'm a living man,
And I've got work to do.
If you're not happy, children
Then you must be blue (must be blue, must be blue)
People say
I'm a rebel, let them talk,
Soul rebel, talk won't bother me.
I'm a capturer, that's what they say,
Soul adventurer, night and day
I'm a rebel (I am a rebel)
Soul rebel
Do you hear them lippy
I'm a capturer, gossip around the corner
Soul adventurer (how they adventure on me yo)
But, see the morning sun
On the hillside
Not living good
Travel wide
You gotta travel wide
Said I'm a living man
I've got work to do
If you're not happy, then you must be blue
I'm a rebel
Soul rebel
I'm a capturer
Soul adventurer
Do you hear me?
I'm a rebel (rebel in the morning)
Soul rebel, rebel at midday time
The song "Soul Rebel" by Bob Marley and Lee "Scratch" Perry is a commentary on the social and political realities of Jamaica during the 1970s while also conveying an overarching message of personal spirituality and self-discovery. The opening lines, "I'm a rebel, soul rebel," immediately establish the singer's non-conformist identity and assertiveness. The repetition of "soul" in these lyrics and throughout the song alludes to the singer's spiritual nature and suggests that they prioritize inner peace and personal growth over external validation or material gain.
The lines "If you're not living good yeah, travel wide" reflect the idea that one must explore and experience life in order to grow and find happiness. This idea is reiterated with the line "If you're not happy, children, then you must be blue" which encourages listeners to find inner happiness rather than seeking validation from others. The notion of the singer as a "capturer" and "adventurer" speaks to this focus on personal exploration and experience. The line "Not living good, travel wide" also alludes to the difficulties and hardships of life, suggesting that travel and experience are necessary for overcoming them.
Overall, the song "Soul Rebel" is one of Bob Marley's most powerful compositions and a definitive statement on individualism and spirituality. Its lyrics encourage listeners to embrace their own unique perspective and to seek personal growth through experience and self-understanding.
Line by Line Meaning
I'm a rebel
I challenge the norms and conventions of society.
Soul rebel
My challenging spirit stems from my deep attachment to my own soul and my own values.
I'm a capturer
I capture the attention of people with my unique worldview and way of life.
Soul adventurer
I am adventurous in exploring the depths of my own soul and the world around me.
See the morning sun, the morning sun
Observing the beauty of nature and the world around me fills me with awe and inspiration.
On the hillside
Particularly, the beauty of the natural world that I observe on the hillside captures my imagination.
If you're not living good yeah, travel wide
If you are unsatisfied with your life, it is important to travel and explore the world in order to find what fulfills you.
Said I'm a living man, And I've got work to do.
As long as I am alive, I am dedicated to the work of living life to the fullest and staying true to who I am.
If you're not happy, children Then you must be blue (must be blue, must be blue)
If you are not happy in life, you must be unhappy and need to work to find ways to become fulfilled.
People say I'm a rebel, let them talk, Soul rebel, talk won't bother me.
Even when people label me as a rebel, I am not bothered by their judgments and insults.
I'm a capturer, that's what they say, Soul adventurer, night and day
People view me as someone who captures their attention and is always exploring the world and their soul.
Do you hear them lippy I'm a capturer, gossip around the corner Soul adventurer (how they adventure on me yo)
People may talk behind my back about my unconventional lifestyle, but I remain proud of who I am and my explorations.
But, see the morning sun On the hillside Not living good Travel wide You gotta travel wide Said I'm a living man I've got work to do If you're not happy, then you must be blue
I reiterate the importance of traveling and exploring new things, living life to the fullest, and finding ways to become fulfilled and happy.
I'm a rebel Soul rebel I'm a capturer Soul adventurer Do you hear me? I'm a rebel (rebel in the morning) Soul rebel, rebel at midday time
I proudly identify as a rebel, soul rebel, capturer, and soul adventurer, and I declare this identity at all times of the day.
Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.,
Written by: ROSS ANDERSON, SIMON LAW, BOB MARLEY, MIKE WEST
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@jesrcontreras1
I'm a rebel, soul rebel
I'm a capturer, soul adventurer
See the morning sun
On the hillside
Not living good, travel wide
Said I'm a living man
I've got work to do
If you're not happy, children
Then you must be blue
Must be blue, people say
I'm a rebel, let them talk
Soul rebel, talk won't bother me
I'm a capturer, that's what they say
Soul adventurer, night and day
I'm a rebel, soul rebel
Do you hear them lippy
I'm a capturer, gossip around the corner
Soul adventurer, How they adventure on me
But, see the morning sun
On the hillside
Not living good, travel wide
Said I'm a living man
I've got work to do
If you're not happy, then you must be blue
I'm a rebel, soul rebel
I'm a capturer, soul adventurer
Do you hear me
I'm a rebel, rebel in the morning
Soul rebel, rebel at midday time
@bornfree8677
@@hellobiafra
It's from "BoB Marley" and the Wailer". "BoB Marley" is the Artise.
I don't show of. I just said "my freinds".
If they did group up then. They were still the "Wailers".
But hadn't gone public with their title yet.
I agree a "Wise man" can learn each day too like any other.
I'm not saying you can't know. Because you can. I can admit my wrongs.
But 'BoBs the Artise, therefore it's him and the Wailers.
😀 🌴🎵🌴
@ninjah3952
TRADUCTION EN FR
Je suis un rebelle
Un rebelle dans l’âme
Je suis celui qui capture
Un aventurier dans l’âme
Regardez le soleil se lever le matin
Sur le flanc de la colline
Si vous ne vivez pas bien
Alors cassez-vous !
Je suis un homme vivant
Et j’ai une mission à accomplir
Si vous n’êtes pas contents
Alors soyez tristes !
Je suis un rebelle
Un rebelle dans l’âme
Je suis celui qui capture
Un aventurier dans l’âme
@espantapajaross
I'm a rebel, soul rebel
Soy un rebelde, un alma rebelde.
I'm a capturer, soul adventurer
Soy un captor, un alma aventurera.
See the morning sun
Mira el sol de la mañana
On the hillside
sobre la colina.
Not living good (yea), travel wide
No vivir bien, viajar por completo.
Said I'm a living man
Digo que soy un hombre vivo,
I've got work to do
tengo trabajo que hacer.
If you're not happy, children
Si no son felices, niños,
Then you must be blue, (Must be blue)
entonces deberían estar tristes (estar tristes).
People say
La gente dice...
I'm a rebel, (let them talk)
Soy un rebelde (déjenlos hablar),
Soul rebel, (talk won't bother me)
un alma rebelde (hablen, no me molesta),
I'm a capturer, (that's what they say)
soy un captor (eso es lo que dicen),
Soul adventurer, (night and day)
un alma aventurera (de noche y de día).
I'm a rebel, (I'm a rebel)
Soy un rebelde (soy un rebelde),
Soul rebel, (Do you hear them lippy?)
un alma rebelde (¿no los escuchas molestos?).
I'm a capturer, (gossip around the corner)
Soy un captor (chismes a la vuelta de la esquina),
Soul adventurer, (how they adventure on me)
un alma aventurara (cómo me aventuran).
See the morning sun
Mira el sol de la mañana
On the hillside
sobre la colina.
Not living good (yea), travel wide
No vivir bien, viajar por completo.
Said I'm a living man
Digo que soy un hombre vivo,
I've got work to do (must be blue)
tengo trabajo que hacer (debe ser triste).
If you're not happy, then you must be blue
Si no estás feliz, entonces debes estar triste.
I'm a rebel, soul rebel
Soy un rebelde, un alma rebelde.
I'm a capturer, soul adventurer
Soy un captor, un alma aventurera.
Do you hear me?
¿Me escuchas?,
I'm a rebel,( rebel in the morning)
soy un rebelde (rebelde en la mañana),
Soul rebel, (rebel at midday time)
un alma rebelde (rebelde al mediodía).
@felipebragadiniz4764
I'm a rebel, soul rebel.
I'm a capturer, soul adventurer.
I'm a rebel, soul rebel.
I'm a capturer, soul adventurer.
See the morning sun, the morning sun,
On the hillside.
If you're not living good, travel wide,
You gotta travel wide.
Said I'm a living man,
And I've got work to do.
If you're not happy, children,
Then you must be blue,
Must be blue, people say.
I'm a rebel, let them talk,
Soul rebel, talk won't bother me.
I'm a capturer, that'w what they say,
Soul adventurer, night and day.
I'm a rebel, soul rebel.
Do you hear them lippy.
I'm a capturer, gossip around the corner,
Soul adventurer. How they adventure on me.
But, see the morning sun, the morning sun,
On the hillside.
If you're not living good, travel wide,
You gotta travel wide.
Said I'm a living man,
I've got work to do.
If you're not happy, then you must be blue,
Must be blue, people say.
I'm a rebel, soul rebel.
I'm a capturer, soul adventurer.
Do you hear me?
I'm a rebel, rebel in the morning.
Soul rebel, rebel at midday time.
@NoMady688
I'm a rebel, let them talk
O que dirão quando eu (Bob Marley) me declarar um rebelde ?
Soul rebel, talk won't bother me
No Brasil nós usamos a frase "O que vem de baixo não me ofende" faz uma referência a satanás que está no inferno e só fala coisas malvadas, antigamente costumava dizer isso muito caso você tentasse me provocar.
Exemplo
Consegue plabtar bananeira ? Se nao consegue é porque é bobo
Eu: o que vem de baixo nao me ofende. 😂😂😂
I'm a capturer, that's what they say
Prendo conhecimento, prendo sabedoria.
Soul adventurer, night and day
Mas alma desbravadora de novidades, noite e dia.
@seanwhyte6964
RIP Bob
RIP Peter
RIP Bunny
RIP Scratch
RIP Carly
Long Live Family Man
@-Atmos1
Eternally Blessed
@sebastiannardino2983
RIP Alvin Secco Paterson
@paulaharte9384
Legends
@donleon9243
RIP Joseph "Jo Mersa" Marley
@AS-wj1du
Imagine were Bob still alive. Rita must miss him. 40 odd years wow 😢
@GuilhermeFerreira-jo6lh
The power of this song is something that I can’t explain. It something that you have to feel coming directly from the soul. No words to thank Bob for the magic of his songs.
@RedRedRedRed
THAT BASS MAKES ME AMAZINGLY CRAZY EVERYTIME <3
@brock1216
It’s so deep and loud and unique. You feel it. Roots 😎 ✌️ 🙏 🔥 ❤️
@-Atmos1
Healing Medicine of Vibration . 1 Love .