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)
Want More
Bob Marley & The Wailers Lyrics
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Do you want more? (want more)
Now you get what you want,
Do you want more? (want more)
You think it's the end,
But it's just the beginning.
You think it's the end,
Go down back-biter, down back-bite; down back-biter, down back-bite!
Down back-biter, down back-biter; down back-biter, down back-bite!
They stab you in the back
And they claim that you're not looking.
But Jah have them in the region
In the valley of decision.
They stab you in the back
And they claim that you're not looking.
But Jah have them in the region
In the valley of decision
In the valley of decision.
Go down back-biter, down back-bite, down back-biter, down back-bite!
Now you get, what you want,
Do you want more?
Now you get, what you want,
Do you want more?
Now you get, what you want,
Do you want more?
You think it's the end:
Do you want more?
Go down back-biter, down back-bite, down back-biter, down back-bite!
Go down back-biter, down back-bite, down back-biter, down back-bite!
They stab you in the back
And they claim that you're not looking.
But Jah have them in the region
In the valley of decision.
Now: what you want?
Want more? want more?
Now: what you get?
Want more? want more?
Now - now: do you want more?
You think it's the end: (think it's the end)
Do you want more? (want more) (you think it's the end)
(now: what you want?
Want more? want more?
Now: what you get?
Want more? want more?)
The lyrics to "Want More" by Bob Marley & The Wailers are a commentary on human greed and the desire for more. The first verse begins by asking if the listener is satisfied with what they've received or if their desire for more is insatiable. The repetition of the phrase "want more" emphasizes the latter possibility. The second verse speaks to the theme of betrayal, with someone stabbing the listener in the back and claiming they weren't paying attention. However, the song suggests that justice will be served, as the betrayer will be judged in the "valley of decision."
The song then repeats the chorus, asking if the listener is content with what they've received or if they want more. The use of Jah, the Rastafarian term for God, in the second verse suggests that Bob Marley & The Wailers saw their message as a spiritual one, of choosing between the desire for material wealth and the need for moral integrity.
In the repetition of the phrase "go down back-biter, down back-bite," Bob Marley & The Wailers use Jamaican patois to both condemn the betrayer and to urge them to back off or face divine punishment. The song's repetitive, haunting melody and upbeat rhythm showcase the power of Bob Marley & The Wailers' music to convey, and perhaps influence, their message.
Line by Line Meaning
Now you get what you want,
You already got what you desired,
Do you want more? (want more)
Are you still craving for additional things?
You think it's the end,
You believe that this is the conclusion,
But it's just the beginning.
Actually, there is still more to come,
Go down back-biter, down back-bite; down back-biter, down back-bite!
Go away, you deceitful person who talks badly about others behind their back,
They stab you in the back
They betray you when you least expect it,
And they claim that you're not looking.
And they pretend that you don't notice their treacherous behavior,
But Jah have them in the region
But God will deal with them,
In the valley of decision.
In the place where they will be judged.
Now - now: do you want more?
Now at this moment, do you still desire additional things?
You think it's the end: (think it's the end)
You are convinced that this is the end:
Do you want more? (want more) (you think it's the end)
But do you still have the longing for more even though you believe it's over?
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: Aston Barrett
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@eddymanijean6794
Want More
Bob Marley & The Wailers
Now you get what you want
Do you want more? (want more)
Now you get what you want, Do you want more? (want more)
You think it's the end, But it's just the beginning
You think it's the end, But it's just the beginning
Go down back-bite, down back-bite
Down back-biter, down back-bite!
Down back-biter, down back-biter; down back-biter, down back-bite!
They stab you in the back
And they claim that you're not looking
But Jah have them in the region
In the valley of decision
They stab you in the back
And they claim that you're not looking
But Jah have them in the region
In the valley of decision
In the valley of decision
Go down back-biter, down back-bite, down back-biter, down back-bite!
Now a-you get, what you want Do you want more?
Now you get, what you want, Do you do you do you do you want more?
Now you get, what you want, Do you want more?
Now, now, do you do you want more?
Go down back-biter, down back-bite, down back-biter, down back-bite!
Go down back-biter, down back-bite, down back-biter, down back-bite!
They stab you in the back
And they claim that you're not looking
But Jah have them in the region
In the valley of decision
Now what you want?
Want more? Want more?
Now what you get?
Want more? Want more?
Now
Now: do you want more?
You think it's the end (think it's the end)
Do you want more? (want more) (you think it's the end)
(Think it's the end)
Now: what you get? Want more? Want more?)
Paz... Jah Bless!
@eddymanijean6794
Want More
Bob Marley & The Wailers
Maintenant, vous obtenez ce que vous voulez
Vous en voulez plus ? (en savoir plus)
Maintenant, vous obtenez ce que vous voulez, en voulez-vous plus? (en savoir plus)
Vous pensez que c’est la fin, mais ce n’est que le début
Vous pensez que c’est la fin, mais ce n’est que le début
Descendez dans le dos, descendez dans le dos
Down back-biter, down back-!
Down back-biter, down back-biter; Down back-biter, down back-!
Ils vous poignardent dans le dos
Et ils prétendent que vous ne cherchez pas
Mais Jah les a dans la région
Dans la vallée de la décision
Ils vous poignardent dans le dos
Et ils prétendent que vous ne cherchez pas
Mais Jah les a dans la région
Dans la vallée de la décision
Dans la vallée de la décision
Descendez back-biter, down back-, down back-biter, down back-!
Maintenant, vous obtenez, ce que vous voulez Voulez-vous plus?
Maintenant, vous obtenez, ce que vous voulez, Faites-vous vous faites-vous voulez-vous plus?
Maintenant, vous obtenez, ce que vous voulez, en voulez-vous plus?
Maintenant, maintenant, en voulez-vous plus?
Descendez back-biter, down back-, down back-biter, down back-!
Descendez back-biter, down back-, down back-biter, down back-!
Ils vous poignardent dans le dos
Et ils prétendent que vous ne cherchez pas
Mais Jah les a dans la région
Dans la vallée de la décision
Maintenant, que voulez-vous?
Vous en voulez plus ? Vous en voulez plus ?
Maintenant, qu’est-ce que vous obtenez?
Vous en voulez plus ? Vous en voulez plus ?
Maintenant
Maintenant: en voulez-vous plus?
Vous pensez que c’est la fin (pensez que c’est la fin)
Vous en voulez plus ? (en savoir plus) (vous pensez que c’est la fin)
(Pensez que c’est la fin)
Maintenant: qu’est-ce que vous obtenez? Vous en voulez plus ? Vous en voulez plus?)
Paz... Jah Bénissez!
@spikespeigel8630
Now you get, what you want
Do you want more?: (want more)
Now you get, what you want
Do you want more?: (want more)
You think it's the end
But it's just the beginning
You think it's the end
But it's just the beginning
Go down back-biter, down back-bite
Down back-biter, down back-bite!
Go down back-biter, down back-bite
Down back-biter, down back-bite!
They'll stab you in the back,
And they claim that you're not looking
But Jah have them in derision
In the valley of decision
They'll stab you in the back
And they claim that you're not looking
But Jah have them in derision
In the valley of decision
In the valley of decision
Go down back-biter, down back-bite
Go down back-biter, down back-bite!
Now you get, what you want
Do you want more?
Now you get, what you want
Do you want more?
And now you get: (what you want)
Do you want more?
You think it's the end: (you think it's the end)
Do you want more?
(..)
Go down back-biter, down back-bite
Down back-biter, down back-bite!
Down back-biter, down back-bite
Down back-biter, down back-bite!
They'll stab you in the back: (stab you in the back)
And they claim that you're not looking: (claim that you're not looking)
But Jah have them in derision: (Jah have them in derision)
In the valley of decision: (in the valley of decision)
Now: what you want?
Want more? Want more?
Now: what you get?
Want more? Want more?
Now - Now: do you want more?
You think it's the end: (you think it's the end)
Do you want more?: (want more)
(you think it's the end)
(..)
(Now: what you want?
Want more? Want more?
Now: what you get?
Want more? Want more?)
@ninjah3952
TRADUCTION EN FR
Maintenant que vous avez obtenu ce que vous vouliez
En voulez-vous encore plus? (encore plus)
Maintenant que vous avez obtenu ce que vous vouliez
En voulez-vous encore plus? (encore plus)
Vous croyez que c'est fini
Mais ça ne fait que commencer
Vous croyez que c'est fini
Mais ça ne fait que commencer
A bas les malveillants, à bas les malveillants !
A bas les malveillants, à bas les malveillants !
A bas les malveillants, à bas les malveillants !
A bas les malveillants, à bas les malveillants !
Ils te poignardent dans le dos
Et ils prétendent que tu n’as pas ouvert les yeux
Mais Jah les surveille dans la Région
Dans la Vallée du jugement
Ils te poignardent dans le dos
Et ils prétendent que tu n’as pas ouvert les yeux
Mais Jah les attend dans la Région
Dans la Vallée du jugement
Dans la Vallée du jugement
A bas les malveillants, à bas les malveillants !
Maintenant que vous avez obtenu ce que vous vouliez
En voulez-vous encore plus?
Maintenant que vous avez obtenu ce que vous vouliez
En voulez-vous encore plus?
eT Maintenant que vous avez obtenu ce que vous vouliez
En voulez-vous encore plus?
Vous croyez que c'est fini :
En voulez-vous encore plus?
(..)
A bas les malveillants, à bas les malveillants !
A bas les malveillants, à bas les malveillants !
A bas les malveillants, à bas les malveillants !
A bas les malveillants, à bas les malveillants !
Ils te poignardent dans le dos
Et ils prétendent que tu n’as pas ouvert les yeux
Mais Jah les surveille dans la Région
Dans la Vallée du jugement
Maintenant: qu'est-ce que vous voulez ?
En voulez-vous plus? Encore plus?
Maintenant: qu'est-ce que vous avez obtenu ?
En voulez-vous encore plus? Encore plus?
Maintenant - Maintenant: en voulez-vous plus?
Vous croyez que c'est fini : (croyez que c'est fini)
En voulez-vous plus? (Encore plus) (veux plus) (Vous croyez que c'est fini)
(..)
Maintenant: qu'est-ce que vous voulez ?
En voulez-vous plus? Encore plus?
Maintenant: qu'est-ce que vous avez obtenu?
En voulez-vous encore plus? Encore plus?
@tonyday5002
The sound of an amazing and truly prolific genius ! Who is from of the most powerful and impactful cultures to roam this planet. Jamaica Land We Love 🇯🇲 🙏
@bonniejerry8691
that guy was more artistic than any musician in history
@michaelmorales8934
This whole Marley album is classic.
@paulsalerno6362
So Classic.
@clayhammond3719
@@paulsalerno6362 beyond classic
@moioupas8459
bob marley is the only artist in history who has a lot more perfect and very good music than bad songs in his discography all the other artists have maybe 4 or even 5 incredible songs maybe less but i swear bob bob is something unique
@evansrenee723
Definitely a classic but this song is heavy 😊😮
@alfianmufti8872
I feel intoxicated everytime i hear Bob marley's songs
@waltermurphy8416
Best Entertainer Hands Down
@paulsalerno6362
I want more Bob Marley.