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)
Wake Up & Live
Bob Marley & The Wailers Lyrics
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Wake up and live, y'all,
Wake up and live!
Wake up and live now!
Wake up and live!
Life is one big road with lots of signs,
Flee from hate, mischief and jealousy!
Don't bury your thoughts; put your vision to reality, yeah!
All together now:
Wake up and live (wake up and live, y'all),
Wake up and live (wake up and live),
wake up and wake up and live, yeah! (wake up and live now),
Wake up and (wake up and live) - wake up and live!
Rise ye mighty people, ye-ah!
There's work to be done,
So let's do it-a little by little:
Rise from your sleepless slumber! Yes, yeah! Yes, yeah!
We're more than sand on the seashore,
We're more than numbers.
All together now:
Wake up and live now, y'all!
(Wake up and live) Wake up and live!
Wake up and live, y'all!
(Wake up and live) Wake up and live now!
You see, one - one cocoa full a basket,
Whey they use you live big today: tomorrow you buried in-a casket.
One - one cocoa full a basket, yeah, yes!
Whey they use you live big today: tomorrow you bury in-a casket.
W'all together now:
(Wake up and live now!) Wake up and live! Oh! Yeah-eah!
(Wake up and live!) Uh!
(Wake up and live now!) Wake up and live!
(Wake up and live) Keep on playin'!
(Wake up and live, y'all) Uh! Yeah! Yeah!
(Wake up and live!)
(Wake up and live now!)
(Wake up and live!) Break it down!
Come on, man!
How is it feelin' over there?
(Wake up and live now) All right!
(Wake up and live!) Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah.
Uh!
Come on, man!
You gotta wake up and live!
Life is one big road with lots of signs, yes!
So when you riding through the ruts, don't you complicate your mind:
Flee from hate, mischief and jealousy!
Don't bury your thoughts; put your dream to reality, yeah!
W'all together now:
(Wake up and live, y'all)
(Wake up and live!) Wake up and live, yea-eah!
(Wake up and live now!)
(Wake up and live!)
Wake up and live now!
(Wake up and live) Wo-oh!
Wake up and live now!
Wake up and live
The song Wake Up & Live by Bob Marley & The Wailers is a call to action for people to wake up from their slumber and make their dreams a reality. The lyrics suggest that life is a journey with many obstacles and challenges. It is important to focus on the signposts along the way, instead of complicating our minds with hate, jealousy and mischief. The song advises us to keep our thoughts alive and to put them into action, as we are more than just a number in this world. The lyrics also warn us that if we live only for today, we might end up buried in a casket tomorrow.
The message of Wake Up & Live is a powerful one that encourages listeners to take control of their lives and work towards their dreams. It is a reminder of the importance of focusing on what is truly important in life and not getting bogged down by negativity or distractions. The song has a catchy rhythm and chorus that makes it easy to sing along to and remember.
Line by Line Meaning
Wake up and live, y'all,
Get up and start living your life to the fullest, everyone,
Wake up and live!
It's time to wake up from your slumber and start living your life fully.
Life is one big road with lots of signs,
Life is a journey that presents many options and challenges along the way.
So when you riding through the ruts, don't you complicate your mind:
Don't overthink things when you experience setbacks or difficult situations; simply focus on the present moment and keep moving forward.
Flee from hate, mischief and jealousy!
Avoid negative emotions like hatred, deceitfulness, and envy if you want to lead a positive life.
Don't bury your thoughts; put your vision to reality, yeah!
Don't suppress your ideas and aspirations instead, make them a reality by giving them a chance.
Rise ye mighty people, ye-ah!
People, let's get up and work towards success and human growth.
There's work to be done, So let's do it-a little by little:
There is a lot of work that needs to be done, so let's do it gradually and step by step.
Rise from your sleepless slumber! Yes, yeah! Yes, yeah!
Get up and get going so that you can move forward productively.
We're more than sand on the seashore, We're more than numbers.
We are more than just numerical data or resources; each one of us has immense potential.
You see, one - one cocoa full a basket,
Small achievements done consistently can add up to big success.
Whey they use you live big today: tomorrow you buried in-a casket.
Live your life with purpose and dignity. Life is short, and your actions will determine how you'll be recalled after death.
Come on, man! You gotta wake up and live!
Get up and start living your life to the best of your ability!
Lyrics © KOBALT MUSIC PUBLISHING LIMITED,
Written by: BOB MARLEY, ANTHONY DAVIS
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Wake up and live, y'all
Wake up and live!
Wake up and live now!
Wake up and live!
Life is one big road with lots of signs
So when you riding through the ruts
Don't you complicate your mind
Flee from hate, mischief and jealousy!
Don't bury your thoughts
Put your vision to reality, yeah!
All together now
Wake up and live (wake up and live, y'all)
Wake up and live (wake up and live)
Wake up and wake up and live, yeah! (Wake up and live now)
Wake up and (wake up and live), wake up and live!
Rise ye mighty people, yeah!
There's work to be done
So let's do it a little by little
Rise from your sleepless slumber! Yes, yeah! Yes, yeah!
We're more than sand on the seashore
We're more than numbers
All together now
Wake up and live now, y'all!
(Wake up and live) Wake up and live! Wake up
(Wake up and live, y'all) Wake up and live now!
You see, one, one cocoa full a basket
Whey they use you live big today, tomorrow you buried in a casket
One, one cocoa full a basket, yeah, yes!
Whey they use you live big today, tomorrow you bury in a casket
W'all together now (wake up and live now!)
Wake up and live! Oh! Yeah! (Wake up and live!) Uh!
(Wake up and live now!) Wake up and live!
(Wake up and live) Keep on playin'!
(Wake up and live, y'all) Uh! Yeah! Yeah!
(Wake up and live!)
(Wake up and live now!)
(Wake up and live!) Break it down!
Come on, man!
How is it feelin' over there?
(Wake up and live now) All right!
(Wake up and live!) Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah! Uh!
Come on, man!
You gotta wake up and live!
Life is one big road with lots of signs, yes!
So when you riding through the ruts
Don't you complicate your mind
Flee from hate, mischief and jealousy!
Don't bury your thoughts
Put your dream to reality, yeah!
@braulionascimento3222
One, two, three, four
Wake up and live, y'all
Wake up and live
Wake up and live now
Wake up and live
Life is one big road with lots of signs
So when you riding through the ruts
Don't you complicate your mind
Flee from hate, mischief and jealousy
Don't bury your thoughts
Put your vision to reality, yeah
All together now
Wake up and live (wake up and live, y'all)
Wake up and live (wake up and live)
Wake up and wake up and live, yeah (wake up and live now)
Wake up and wake up and live (wake up and live)
Rise, ye mighty people, yeah
There's work to be done
So let's do it a little by little
Rise from your sleepless slumber
Yes, yeah, yes, yeah
We're more than sand on the seashore
We're more than numbers
All together now
Wake up and live now, y'all
(Wake up and live) wake up and live
Wake up and live, y'all
(Wake up and live) wake up and live now
You see, one one cocoa full a basket
Already used you life big today
Tomorrow you buried in a casket
One, one cocoa full a basket, yeah, yes
When they use you life big today
Tomorrow you bury in a casket
Woah, all together now
(Wake up and live now) wake up and live, oh yeah
(Wake up and live) uh
(Wake up and live now) wake up and live
(Wake up and live) keep on playing!
(Wake up and live, y'all) uh, yeah, yeah
(Wake up and live)
(Wake up and live now)
(Wake up and live) break it down
Come on, man!
How is it feelin' over there?
(Wake up and live now) all right!
(Wake up and live) yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah
Uh
Come on, man
You gotta wake up and live!
Life is one big road with lots of signs, yes
So when you riding through the ruts
Don't you complicate your mind
Flee from hate, mischief and jealousy
Don't bury your thoughts
Put your dream to reality, yeah
Woah, all together now
wake up and live, yeah
(Wake up and live now)
(Wake up and live)
Wake up and live now
(Wake up and live)
Wake up and live now
Wake up and live
@carlossantanamartel
ROBERT NESTA MARLEY
BOB MARLEY
KING OF REGGAE OF ALL TIMES
RESPECT FOREVER
HIS MUSIC WILL GO ON FOREVER
A GREAT MAN AND A GREAT FIGHTER FOR THE HUMAN RIGHTS OF HIS PEOPLE, JAMAICA AND AFRICA
JAH RASTAFARI
JAH LOVE
RASTA NEVER GIVE UP
POSITIVE VIBRATIONS
ROOTS
RASTAMAN VIBRATIONS
HERB IS LIFE
KAYAMAN VIBRATIONS
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@neattechnologiestz8636
Every song in Survival album could be released as SINGLE and be a hit in media.... Masterpiece writing work of Mr Nesta Marley
@flynncremin6347
And the wailers
@chrisgriffiths8454
Truth
@paul65874
True
@renzorabot4141
🎯
@jairusboone3332
ABSOLUTELY ❤💛💚
@cedrickross9025
We are more than sand on the seashore, we re more than numbers.!!!!ALLMIGHTY GOD...AMEN🙏
@Nemo71340
One of the best musicians of all time. Of any genre. Bob was one of a kind. He sounds so good live too. It sounds exactly like the record.
@Realness112
The Trumpet Solo On This Is Awesome!!! It Was Not Just Bob Marley The Amazing Prophet But The People Behind The Instruments And Backing Singers Too!!! #WakeUpAndLive
@williambauers1039
Saxophone mate..but yeah lol