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)
Stir It Up
Bob Marley & The Wailers Lyrics
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Come on and stir it up, little darlin', stir it up, oh-oh
It's been a long, long time, yeah (stir it, stir it, stir it together)
Since I've got you on my mind (oh-oh-oh-oh) oh-oh
Now you are here (stir it, stir it, stir it together), I said
It's so clear
To see what we could do, baby, (oh-oh-oh-oh)
Come on and stir it up, little darlin'
Stir it up, come on, baby
Come on and stir it up, yeah
Little darlin', stir it up, oh-oh
I'll push the wood (stir it, stir it, stir it together)
Then I blaze ya fire
Then I'll satisfy your heart's desire (oh-oh-oh-oh)
Said, I stir it together (stir it, stir it, stir it together)
Every minute
All you got to do, baby, (oh-oh-oh-oh)
Is keep it in, and
(Stir it up) oh, little darlin'
Stir it up, baby
Come on and stir it up, oh-oh-oh
Little darlin', stir it up, wo-oh mmh, now, now
Quench me when I'm thirsty
Come on and cool me down, baby, when I'm hot (oh-oh-oh-oh)
Your recipe is, darlin' is so tasty
When you show and stir your pot
So, stir it up, oh
Little darlin', stir it up, wo, now
Come on and stir it up, oh-ah
Little darlin', stir it up
Oh, little darlin', stir it up, come on, babe
Come on and stir it up, wo-o-a
Little darlin', stir it up, stick with me, baby
Come on, come on and stir it up, oh-oh
Little darlin', stir it up, stir it, stir it, stir it, stir it, stir it
The lyrics of Bob Marley & The Wailers' song "Stir It Up" serve as an invitation to a loved one to join forces and create something beautiful out of their relationship. In the opening lines, Marley urges his "little darlin'" to "stir it up," encouraging her to take action and take the lead in their relationship. He then goes on to express how long it's been since he's had her on his mind and invites her to join him in exploring what they could do together.
Throughout the song, Marley uses cooking metaphors to describe their partnership. Just like how stirring together ingredients can create a delicious dish, Marley and his partner can create something beautiful if they work together. He promises to quench her thirst and cool her down when she's hot, just like a refreshing drink on a hot day. Marley's lyrics wrap up with a final, passionate request for his partner to "stir it up" and "stick with [him], baby."
Overall, "Stir It Up" is a love song that encourages two people to work together and create something beautiful out of their relationship.
Line by Line Meaning
Stir it up, little darlin', stir it up, me on, baby
Encouragement to stir up something good with a loved one
Come on and stir it up, little darlin', stir it up, oh-oh
Repeated plea to keep stirring it up
It's been a long, long time, yeah (stir it, stir it, stir it together)
It's been a while since they were last together, heating up their passion
Since I've got you on my mind (oh-oh-oh-oh) oh-oh
Reiteration of time passed and longing for each other
Now you are here (stir it, stir it, stir it together), I said
Acknowledgment of the other's presence
It's so clear
It's just evident what warm moments the couple is about to share together
To see what we could do, baby, (oh-oh-oh-oh)
Recognition of the potential for creating special memories
Just me and you
Expressing intention to have a private, intimate time
I'll push the wood (stir it, stir it, stir it together)
Preparation of fire to keep them warm
Then I blaze ya fire
Promising to turn up the heat and passion in their relationship
Then I'll satisfy your heart's desire (oh-oh-oh-oh)
Providing assurance of meeting their partner's wishes
Said, I stir it together (stir it, stir it, stir it together)
Reassuring them of their partner's commitment to make it a special moment
Every minute
Emphasizing that every single moment counts
All you got to do, baby, (oh-oh-oh-oh)
Reiteration of how their presence is all that's needed to keep the good vibes going
Is keep it in, and
Encouragement to express their feelings openly
(Stir it up) oh, little darlin'
Reiteration of an earlier plea
Come on and stir it up, wo-oh mmh, now, now
A sense of urgency to create something special as they are together now
Quench me when I'm thirsty
Metaphor for satisfying one's desires
Come on and cool me down, baby, when I'm hot (oh-oh-oh-oh)
More metaphors for taking care of each other's needs and desires
Your recipe is, darlin' is so tasty
Metaphor for an irresistible love
When you show and stir your pot
Encouragement to share their love openly
Stick with me, baby
Expression of endearment and commitment to each other's relationship
Stir it, stir it, stir it, stir it, stir it
Reiteration of earlier pleas to keep stirring things up
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: Bob Marley
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Justin Henegar
anyone else like this one more than the 2nd version he made? something about this raw sound i love
Julian Bud
It just shows you that they actually were playing rocksteady and ska before reggae was even a thing plus the more I listen to reggae and funk the more I find them similar in alot of ways and I love how this it's played in both styles it shows real musicianship on God it does and by the way I'm not talking about funk I was taking about the other genre's I mentioned first lol I'm stoned and have a blissed one
Julian Bud
I love both I even enjoy Johnny nash's version of this song
JahAriReggae
No not even close but I do like this version
jairomague
@Schmeat yes, rocksteady is faster than reggae
SG02
100%
E Tre
I love the background vocals which to me makes this version better.
Jo-Ann Samuels
Thanks for making this version available. I didn’t know this even existed. Love the jump of the needle on the vinyl:
Can u imagine just a spec of grit or dust falling into the groove to make that happen?
Just subbed. New follower.
Mark B
This takes me all the way back to my childhood days. Before I even knew who Bob Marley and the wailers were. In Those days it was just Reggae music Every day 🇬🇧🇯🇲
SharkSuitABQ
It took me 20 minutes to find this version!!! Made my night!