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)
We and Them
Bob Marley & The Wailers Lyrics
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A hungry mob is an angry mob
A rain a fall but the dirt it tough
A pot a cook but the food no 'nough
You're gonna dance to Jah music, dance
We're gonna dance to Jah music, dance
Forget your sorrows and dance
Forget your sickness and dance
Forget your weakness and dance
Cost of livin' gets so high
Rich and poor they start to cry
Now the weak must get strong
They say oh, what a tribulation
Them belly full but we hungry
A hungry mob is an angry mob
A rain a fall but the dirt it tough
A pot a cook but you no 'nough
We're gonna chuck to Jah music chuckin'
We're chuckin' to Jah music, we're chuckin'
Belly full but them hungry
A hungry mob is an angry mob
A rain a fall but the dirt it tough
A pot a cook but the food no 'nough
A hungry man is an angry man
A rain a fall but the dirt it tough
A pot a cook but the food no 'nough
A rain a fall but the dirt it tough
A pot a cook but the food no 'nough
The lyrics of Bob Marley's song "Them Belly Full But Them Hungry" address issues of poverty, social injustice, and the frustration that arises from hunger and lack of basic needs. The first verse speaks about a situation where people have eaten enough to fill their bellies, yet remain hungry. This is followed by the chorus, where the singer encourages the listeners to forget their troubles and dance to Jah music as a way of coping with their difficulties.
The second verse addresses the high cost of living, which affects both the rich and poor, and leads to a situation where even the weak must become strong in order to survive. The final verse returns to the image of the belly that is full but still hungry, suggesting that this is a common condition for many people. Overall, the song highlights the tension between the haves and have-nots in society and the need for greater equality and justice.
Line by Line Meaning
Them belly full but we hungry
Even though we have eaten, we are still hungry and unsatisfied.
A hungry mob is an angry mob
When people are hungry, they become desperate and will resort to violence.
A rain a fall but the dirt it tough
Although it is raining, the ground is hard and difficult to work with.
A pot a cook but the food no 'nough
Despite cooking food, there is still not enough for everyone to eat.
Forget your troubles and dance
Take a break from your problems and dance to the music.
Forget your sorrows and dance
Stop dwelling on your sadness and dance.
Forget your sickness and dance
Don't let your illness stop you from enjoying the music and dancing.
Forget your weakness and dance
Even if you feel weak or vulnerable, dance and let the music empower you.
Cost of livin' gets so high
The cost of basic goods and services is becoming increasingly expensive.
Rich and poor they start to cry
Both wealthy and impoverished individuals are affected by high living costs and are suffering.
Now the weak must get strong
Those who are vulnerable and disadvantaged must find ways to become stronger in order to survive.
They say oh, what a tribulation
People are saddened by the difficulties and struggles they are experiencing.
We're gonna chuck to Jah music chuckin'
We will dance joyfully to the music of Jah.
Belly full but them hungry
Even though they have eaten, they are still hungry.
A hungry man is an angry man
When someone is starving, they can become angry and irritable.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, CAYMAN MUSIC OBO BSI ENTERPRISES
Written by: CARLTON BARRETT, LECON COGIL
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@Zion91
In the beginning.. Jah created everything. He gave man dominion over all things! But now it's too late.. you see man has lost their faith! Eating up all the flesh from off the Earth..
@joshstanton267
@Joe Bloggs you might just be a moron
@blitheringrando1410
Today I play this and think of the people at war in ukraine
@shaunstewart7834
Too late for what?? Redemption??? Jahova is waiting for us not the other way around!!!
@dereknankivell1604
@@blitheringrando1410 ukraine is the devil's headquarters
@cherylwilliams5810
Serious music 🎶
@ajn8110
Bob is up there with the father looking down at us and usual, praying for us. We have lost the biggest thing God gave us. We should know by now. I cry anytime I listen to his songs. Such is wisdom. Rest in perfect peace, Bob.
@edortega7671
He's music was so strongly anointed by the Lord. Nothing else comes close.
@zelmixsg9000
excuse me what is the message of his song please
@FC-xc3zy
@@zelmixsg9000 Bob is saying that evil leaders have destroyed the earth. God had given man the earth to protect, love and cherish, but our leaders murder, divide , steal and pollute