Thank You Lord
Bob Marley & The Wailers Lyrics


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Thank you, Lord, for what you've done for me, yeah!
Thank you, Lord, for what you're doing now
Thank you, Lord, for ev'ry little thing, yeah, yeah!
Thank you, Lord, for you made me sing

Say I'm in no competition,
But I made my decision
You can keep your opinion
I'm just calling on the wiseman communion

Thank you, Lord, for what you've done for me, yeah, yeah, yeah!
Thank you, Lord, for what you're doing now
Thank you, Lord, for every little thing, yeah, yeah!
Thank you, Lord, for you made me sing
Sing along, sing along

I don't fear their aggression,
Just to prove my determination
I don't yield to temptation
I haven't learnt my lesson in Revelation

Thank you, Lord, for what you've done for me, yeah-eah-eah!
Thank you, Lord, for what you're doing now
Thank you, Lord, for ev'ry little thing, yeah, yeah!
Thank you, Lord, for you made me sing
Sing along, sing along

Said, I'm in no competition,
But I made my decision
Lord, in my simple way,
Comin', comin', comin', comin'
I love to pray

Thank you, Lord, for what you've done for me, yeah-eah-eah!
Thank you, Lord, for what you're doing now
Thank you, Lord, for ev'ry little thing, yeah, yeah!




Thank you, Lord, for you made me sing
Oh-oh-oh-oh!

Overall Meaning

In the song "Thank You Lord" by Bob Marley, the lyrics express gratitude to God for everything that has been done and is currently being done in the singer's life. The overall message is one of appreciation and acknowledgment that everything the singer has achieved, including his ability to sing, is a result of God's blessings. The repetition of the phrase "Thank You, Lord" emphasizes the depth of the singer's gratitude and communicates his humble spirit.


The lyrics also include phrases that suggest the singer is not in competition with others and is not influenced by their opinions. He is focused on his spiritual journey and seeks wisdom through prayer. The lines "I don't fear their aggression, just to prove my determination," and "I haven't learned my lesson in Revelation" imply that the singer is confident in his faith and is not swayed by outside forces. The repeated phrase "I love to pray" suggests that the singer derives strength and peace from his connection with God.


Overall, the song is a celebration of God's blessings and a declaration of the singer's faith in God. Through his lyrics, Bob Marley communicates the power of gratitude, humility, and spiritual growth.


Line by Line Meaning

Thank you, Lord, for what you've done for me, yeah!
Expressing gratitude to God for all the things He has done for him in the past.


Thank you, Lord, for what you're doing now
Showing appreciation to God for His ongoing blessings in his life.


Thank you, Lord, for ev'ry little thing, yeah, yeah!
Acknowledging and thanking God for every small thing in his life that brings joy and happiness.


Thank you, Lord, for you made me sing
Recognizing God as the source of his gift of music and expressing gratitude for it.


Say I'm in no competition,
Emphasizing that he is not in competition with anyone and is content with his own achievements.


But I made my decision
Asserting that he has made a conscious decision to follow his own path, regardless of what others may say or think.


You can keep your opinion
Acknowledging that everyone has their own views and opinions but they do not bother him.


I'm just calling on the wiseman communion
Referring to seeking guidance and wisdom from those who are wise and experienced.


I don't fear their aggression,
Expressing that he is not afraid of others' hostility or aggression towards him.


Just to prove my determination
Stating that he is determined to succeed and does not need to prove it to anyone else.


I don't yield to temptation
Stating that he does not give in to temptation or let it control him.


I haven't learnt my lesson in Revelation
Acknowledging that he still has much to learn and understand about spiritual matters.


Said, I'm in no competition,
Repeating that he is not in competition with anyone else.


Lord, in my simple way,
Showing humility and acknowledging that he is a simple person.


Comin', comin', comin', comin'
Repeating a phrase that suggests he is coming to God with humility and sincerity.


I love to pray
Expressing his love for prayer and communicating with God.


Oh-oh-oh-oh!
A joyful exclamation expressing his gratitude to God.




Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, O/B/O DistroKid, Peermusic Publishing
Written by: NELSON

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