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)
Turn the Lights Down Low
Bob Marley & The Wailers Lyrics
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And pull your window curtains
Oh, let Jah moon come shining in
Into our life again
Sayin' ooh, it's been a long, long (long, long, long, long) time
I kept this message for you, girl
But it seems I was never on time
Still I wanna get through to you, girlie
I want to give you some love (good, good lovin')
I want to give you some good, good lovin' (good, good lovin')
Oh I, oh I, oh I
Say, I want to give you some good, good lovin' (good, good lovin')
Turn your lights down low
Never try to resist, oh no!
Oh, let my love come tumbling in
Into our life again
Sayin' ooh, I love ya!
And I want you to know right now
I love ya!
And I want you to know right now
'Cause I that I
I want to give you some love, oh-ooh
I want to give you some good, good lovin'
Oh, I I want to give you some love
Sayin' I want to give you some good, good lovin'
Turn your lights down low, wo-oh
Never never try to resist, oh no
Ooh, let my love ooh, let my love come tumbling in
Into our life again
Oh, I want to give you some good, good lovin' (good, good lovin')
In the song "Turn Your Lights Down Low," Bob Marley is talking directly to a girl, telling her to turn off the lights and pull the curtains so they can be alone. He exclaims that it has been a long time since he wanted to send her a message, but he was never on time. However, despite the past, he wants to give her good love and wants her to know that he loves her. He tells her to never resist his love and let it come tumbling into their life again.
The lyrics of the song are beautifully romantic and full of passion. Marley uses his powerful voice to convey his feelings for the girl, urging her to let his love in. The use of "Jah" – a term commonly used in the Rastafarian religion – invokes a spiritual aspect to the song, adding to its intensity and meaning.
Some interpretations of the song suggest that Marley is singing to his wife or a particular love interest, but the lyrics are open to individual interpretation. It could be seen as a universal love song, celebrating the beauty of a passionate relationship and the pure joy of being with someone you love.
Overall, "Turn Your Lights Down Low" is a beautiful expression of love, full of emotion and passion, and an example of Marley's deep connection to his music and his artistry.
Line by Line Meaning
Turn your lights down low
Bob Marley wants the girl to turn off her bright lights so that they can see each other more clearly.
And pull your window curtains
He asks her to lower her curtains to create a more intimate setting.
Oh, let Jah moon come shining in
Bob refers to the moon as Jah, another name for God in the Rastafarian faith, and mentions it to signal the start of an intimate moment between him and the girl.
Into our life again
He talks about the return of intimacy into their lives, indicating that they were once close.
Sayin' ooh, it's been a long, long (long, long, long, long) time
Bob acknowledges that the two of them haven't been together for quite some time, indicating that they haven't been as close as they used to be.
I kept this message for you, girl
Bob has a special message for the girl he's speaking to.
But it seems I was never on time
However, he acknowledges that he's never been able to deliver this message on time.
Still I wanna get through to you, girlie
Despite this, he is still trying to reach her.
On time, on time
He reiterates his desire to be on time with the message he wants to share.
I want to give you some love (good, good lovin')
Bob expresses his intention to show the girl his affection through physical expressions of love.
Oh I, oh I, oh I
This interlude is simply an expression of his excitement and anticipation.
Say, I want to give you some good, good lovin' (good, good lovin')
He repeats his desire to give her some good loving.
Never try to resist, oh no!
He advises her against resisting his advances because he's sincere.
Oh, let my love come tumbling in
He tells her to succumb to his love, which he deems highly valuable.
Sayin' ooh, I love ya!
He reveals his love for her.
And I want you to know right now
Bob wants her to know that his love for her is immediate and genuine.
'Cause I that I
He is confident about the love he feels for her.
I want to give you some love, oh-ooh
He reiterates his intention to give her love.
Turn your lights down low, wo-oh
He reminds her to lower the lights again, which shows how important it is to him that they cultivate an intimate setting.
Ooh, let my love ooh, let my love come tumbling in
He asks her to let herself open up to his love, which he believes is very powerful.
Into our life again
He repeats the line from earlier, underscoring the idea that their relationship is in need of rejuvenation.
Oh, I want to give you some good, good lovin' (good, good lovin')
Bob concludes the song repeating his intention to give her love.
Lyrics © Peermusic Publishing, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Bob Marley
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@willtafarii
Turn your lights down low
And pull your window curtains
Oh, let Jah moon come shining in
Into our life again
Saying ooh, it's been a long, long time
(Long, long time)
I got this message for you girl
But it seems I was never on time
Still I gotta get through to you girl
On time, on time (word)
I want to give you some love
I want to give you some good, good loving
(Uh, uh, right, uh)
Oh I, oh I, oh I
Yeah I want to give you some good, good loving (uh)
[Verse 2]
Turn your lights down low
Never ever try to resist, oh no
Let my love come tumbling in
Into our lives again
And ooh, I love you
(I love you, I love you)
And I want you to know right now
(Know right now)
Ooh I love you
(Uh-uh, yeah, uh)
And I want you to know right now (uh)
Because I, that I
I want to give you some love (uh, yeah)
I want to give you some good, good loving
Oh I
I want to give you some good, good loving
@pedrohenriquefreitasdasilv7797
Turn your ligths down low
And the pull your window curtains
Oh, let Jah moon come shining in
Into our life again,
Sayin': ooh, it's been a long, long time;
I kept this message for you, girl,
But it seems I was never on time;
Still I wanna get through to you, girlie,
On time - on time.
I want to give you some love (good, good lovin');
I want to give you some good, good lovin'
Oh, I - oh, I - oh, I,
Say, I want to give you some good, good lovin'
(good, good lovin'):
Turn your lights down low;
Never try to resist, oh no!,
let my love come tumbling in
Into our life again,
Sayin': ooh, I love ya!
And I want you to know right now, I love ya!
And I want you to know right now,
'Cause I - that I -
I want to give you some love, oh-ooh!
I want to give you some good, good lovin';
Oh, I - I want to give you some love;
Sayin': I want to give you some good, good lovin':
Turn your lights down low, wo-oh!
Never - never try to resist, oh no!
Ooh, let my love - ooh, let my love come tumbling in
Into our life again.
Oh, I want to give you...
@juanpablopabon2034
Uh, turn your lights down low
And pull your window curtain (yeah)
Oh, let Jah moon come shining in
Into our life again
Sayin', "Ooh, it's been a long, long time"
(Long, long time)
I got this message for you, girl
But it seems I was never on time
Still I wanna get through to you, girly
On time, on time (word)
I want to give you some love
I want to give you some good, good lovin'
(Uh, uh, uh)
Oh I, oh I, oh I
Yeah, I want to give you some good, good lovin' (uh)
Turn your lights down low
(Word, w-word, uh)
Never ever try to resist, oh no
(Na, na, na)
Oh, let your love come shinin' in
(Na, na, na)
Into our lives again
(Na, na, na)
Saying ooh, I love you
(I love you, I love you)
And I want you to know right now
(Know right now)
Ooh, I love you
(Uh-uh, yeah, uh)
And I want you to know right now (uh)
That I, that I (na, na, na)
I wanna give you some love (uh, yeah, I)
I wanna give you some good, good lovin' (good, good)
Oh I, oh I, oh I
I wanna give you some good, good lovin' (yeah uh-uh)
Loving you is a like a song I replay (loving you is easy 'cause you're beautiful)
Every three minutes and thirty seconds of every day (uh, uh)
And every chorus was written for us to recite (right)
Every beautiful melody of devotion every night
This potion might, this ocean might, carry me
In a wave of emotion to ask you to marry me
And every word, every second, and every third
Expresses the happiness more clearly than ever heard (uh)
And when I play 'em, every chord is a poem
Tellin' the Lord how grateful I am because I know him (what? word)
The harmonies possess a sensation similar to your caress (uh)
If you askin' then I'm tellin' you it's yes (yes, yes)
Stand in love, take my hand in love, Jah bless (right)
I want to give you some good, good lovin' (yeah)
Turn your lights down low (right, right now)
And pull your window curtain (I said, right, right now)
And let Jah love come tumbling in (right, right now)
Into our lives again (uh, uh, said, right, right now)
Sayin' (sayin' ooh)
Ooh, it's been a long, long time (yeah)
I got this message for you, boy
But it seems I was never on time
Still I wanna get through to you, boy
On time (right, right now), on time (said right, right now, uh)
I want to give you some love (wha-what, yeah, wha-what?)
Oh, how I
I want to give you some good, good lovin' (can you hear me?)
Oh I, oh I, oh I (uh, uh, yeah, it's like)
I want to give you some good, good lovin' (uh)
Yeah, it's like
You, you, you, you, you (yeah, yeah, yeah)
I want to give you some good, good lovin' (good, good)
Oh I, oh I (uh, yeah-yeah, right, right now)
I wanna give you some good, good lovin' (yo, yo, uh, right right now)
I wanna, I wanna, I wanna, I wanna, I wanna
Ooh, ooh, ooh, ooh
Ooh, ooh yeah
What, what, what (feels so good)
Please, don't forget passionate
Babies in the bassinet
You call, we be ready
Ha ha, Ma steady (feels so good)
Yes, yes
Baby love (it feels so)
@bernardshaw9747
It's March 2024 and I'm still grooving to the great Bob. Anyone else?
@Natarajah
Still grooving for looooooong
time again my friend ;)
@missrastafari
Ill Never stop groovin to ma fada💗 Jah live💚💛❤
@osemuegua7873
Me❤❤❤❤❤
@angeladantignac9570
Me too, almost everydayyyy
@danielalexandre8336
Com certeza!! A música de Bob é para sempre! Obrigado meu Deus por tanto amor!
@emyzedel783
I don't understand 232 people who don't like this original version. It's so pure, so true, so beautiful. I love this version !
@chrismuneta5486
Never mind, love is never forced.
@unike26
Exactly o love this version more
@carlosadriano8190
I stay between this and easy skanking to hear in my last breaths is the love too this guy is a music legend