Work
Bob Marley & The Wailers Lyrics


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We, Jah people, can make it work
Come together and make it work, yeah
We can make it work
We can make it work

Five days to go, working for the next day
Four days to go, working for the next day
Say we got, three days to go now, working for the next day
Two days to go (ooh), working for the next day, yeah
Say we got, one day to go, working for the
Every day is
Work
Work
Work
Work

We can make it work
We can make it work

We, Jah people, can make it work
Come together and make it work
We can make it work
We can make it work

We got, five days to go work, oh, working for the next day, eh
Four days to go, working for the
Three days to go now, working for the next day, yeah
Two days to go, working for the next day
Say we got, one day to go now, working for
Every day is work, wotcha-wa
(Work) I work in the mid-day sun
(Work) I work 'til the evening come
(Work) if ya ain't got nothing to do




(Work) ooh-ooh-ooh-ooh
(Work)

Overall Meaning

The song "Work" by Bob Marley & The Wailers is a rallying cry for people to come together and work towards a better future. The lyrics talk about the daily grind of work, with references to counting down the days until the next day of work. The song acknowledges that work is a necessary part of life, but also encourages people to find common ground and work together to achieve their goals. The repeated refrain "We can make it work" emphasizes the message of unity and hope.


The lyrics of "Work" speak to the struggle and perseverance of the working-class. Bob Marley himself comes from a background of poverty and hard work, so the song likely reflects his own experiences. The use of the term "Jah people" refers to Rastafarians, a group that Marley was a part of. Rastafarians believe in unity and equality for all people, and the theme of unity is present throughout the song. The repetition of the word "work" adds to the feeling of drudgery and monotony, but it also serves to highlight the importance of hard work and determination.


Overall, "Work" is a song that celebrates the power of collective action and speaks to the struggles faced by working-class people. Its message is still relevant today, and the idea that we can come together and make things work is one that resonates with people around the world.


Line by Line Meaning

We, Jah people, can make it work
As a collective, we who believe in Jah can come together to make things work, even in difficult times.


Come together and make it work, yeah
Unity is key in making things work, and we should all come together to do so.


We can make it work
Despite the challenges we face, we have the ability to overcome and make things work.


Five days to go, working for the next day
We're putting in work today so that we're prepared for tomorrow.


Four days to go, working for the next day
We continue to work hard as we prepare for tomorrow's challenges.


Say we got, three days to go now, working for the next day
We have three days left to prepare ourselves for tomorrow, and we must work hard to do so.


Two days to go (ooh), working for the next day, yeah
With only two days left until tomorrow, we're working hard to ensure we're ready.


Say we got, one day to go, working for the
With only one day left until tomorrow, we're still putting in the work to make sure we're prepared.


Every day is Work Work Work Work
There's always work to be done, and we must stay focused and diligent in our efforts to make things work.


We got, five days to go work, oh, working for the next day, eh
We have five days left to prepare ourselves for what's to come, and we're working hard to make it happen.


Three days to go now, working for the next day, yeah
With only three days left to prepare, we're working hard to make sure we're ready for whatever comes our way.


Say we got, one day to go now, working for
One more day until the next challenge, and we're putting in the work to be ready.


Every day is work, wotcha-wa (Work) I work in the mid-day sun (Work) I work 'til the evening come (Work) if ya ain't got nothing to do (Work) ooh-ooh-ooh-ooh (Work)
We must work hard every day, even when it's difficult or we're facing challenges. Whether it's in the sun or in the evening, we must stay diligent and focused on the task at hand.




Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Peermusic Publishing
Written by: Bob Marley

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Most interesting comments from YouTube:

@ninjah3952

TRADUCTION EN FR
Nous, le peuple de Jah, pouvons y arriver
Rassemblons-nous, et nous y arriverons
Nous… pouvons y arriver
Nous… pouvons y arriver

Il reste cinq jours, à travailler pour le jour suivant
Il reste quatre jours, à travailler pour le jour suivant
Je dis qu’il reste trois jours maintenant, à travailler pour le jour suivant
Il reste deux jours (ooh), à travailler pour le jour suivant
Je dis qu’on a un jour, à travailler pour le
Chaque jour c’est travail - travail – travail – travail

Nous… pouvons y arriver
Nous… pouvons y arriver

(..)

Nous, le peuple de Jah, pouvons y arriver
Rassemblons-nous, et nous y arriverons
Nous… pouvons y arriver
Nous… pouvons y arriver

On a cinq jours, à travailler pour le jour suivant, eh
Il reste quatre jours, à travailler pour le jour suivant
Il reste trois jours, à travailler pour le jour suivant, oui
Il reste deux jours, à travailler pour le jour suivant
Je dis qu’on a un jour maintenant, à travailler pour
Chaque jour c’est travail, travail

Je travaille sous le soleil de midi
Je travaille jusqu’au soir venu
Si tu n’as rien à faire
On a du travail pour toi…



@TheRealForrestGeorge

We, Jah people, can make it work
Come together and make it work, yeah
We can make it work
We can make it work
Five days to go, working for the next day
Four days to go, working for the next day
Say we got, three days to go now, working for the next day
Two days to go (ooh), working for the next day, yeah
Say we got, one day to go, working for the
Every day is
Work
Work
Work
Work
We can make it work
We can make it work
We, Jah people, can make it work
Come together and make it work
We can make it work
We can make it work
We got, five days to go work, oh, working for the next day, eh
Four days to go, working for the
Three days to go now, working for the next day, yeah
Two days to go, working for the next day
Say we got, one day to go now, working for
Every day is work, wotcha-wa
(Work) I work in the mid-day sun
(Work) I work 'til the evening come
(Work) if ya ain't got nothing to do
(Work) ooh-ooh-ooh-ooh
(Work)



All comments from YouTube:

@oliezuka5979

Only a genius can take few simple words and produce a masterpiece.

@DrsJacksonn

I first heard this song a good 16 years ago, listened to it on repeat for years, only now I realise how few lyrics there actually are.

@danieltirado6669

You to are a genius to say such a thing only the truest,& the realest Marley fan see that,& for that I say you ain't never lied!!!

@MechanicalPigg

And yet no matter how simple he makes it and how many times he repeats it, Many will sadly still never actually listen to what he's saying

@oliezuka5979

@@danieltirado6669 you're very kind sir very humbled.

@danieltirado6669

@@oliezuka5979 good morning thanks for the message you have a blessed day. I am smoking one for Bob right now my dedication wake and bake tradition.

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@westyraviz

All Bob Marley songs are my favorites, but I am particularly fond of this one. I’ve had friends in the past who weren’t initially drawn to this song, but due to my constant playing it, they ended up loving it. This is a faith affirming song for Rastafari. They are the people of Jah, and they will keep at it 24/7 through faith, until the desired result is attained.

@francescosisto7131

i just cannot understand people that put a thumb down to this, i just can't!

@stefan_chance2515

The truth hurts them they can't handle the prophetic words 🔥🆙

@christianmusterman1879

You got to be realy lost to put a thumb down on any song of his older albums. Every song was and is a masterpiece!

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