Jamming
Bob Marley (And the Wailers) Lyrics


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Oh, yeah, well, alright
We're jammin'
I want to jam it with you
We're jammin', jammin'
And I hope you like jammin' too
Ain't no rules, ain't no vow
We can do it anyhow
I and I will see you through
'Cause every day we pay the price
With a little sacrifice
Jammin' till the jam is through

We're jammin'
To think that jammin' was a thing of the past
We're jammin'
And I hope this jam is gonna last
No bullet can stop us now
We neither beg nor we won't bow
Neither can be bought nor sold
We all defend the right
Jah Jah children must unite
For life is worth much more than gold

We're jammin', jammin', jammin', jammin'
And we're jammin' in the name of the Lord
We're jammin', jammin', jammin', jammin'
We're jammin' right straight from yard
Singing Holy Mount Zion, Holy Mount Zion
Jah sitteth in Mount Zion and rules all creation
Yeah, we're jammin'
Bop-chu-wa-wa-wa

We're jammin'
I want to jam it with you
We're jammin', jammin', jammin', jammin'
And Jamdown hope you're jammin', too
Jah knows how much I 'ave tried
The truth cannot hide
To keep you satisfied
True love that now exists
Is the love I can't resist
So jam by my side

We're jammin', jammin', jammin', jammin'
I want to jam it with you
We're jammin', we're jammin'
We're jammin', we're jammin'
We're jammin', we're jammin'
We're jammin', we're jammin'
Hope you like jammin', too

We're jammin', we're jammin'
We're jammin', we're jammin'
I want, I want, I want to jam with you now
We're jammin', we're jammin'
I hope you like jammin'
I hope you like jammin'
'Cause I want to jam it with you




I like I hope, I hope you like jammin' too
I wanna jam it, wanna jam it

Overall Meaning

"Jamming" is a classic reggae song by Bob Marley that conveys a message of unity, love, and positivity through its lyrics. The song starts with Bob Marley telling his audience that he wants to jam it with them, and encourages them to join him in the act of "jamming." The term "jamming" refers to the act of playing music together, but it also carries a deeper meaning of coming together and enjoying each other's company without any rules or restrictions.


Bob Marley also touches upon the idea of paying the price every day, which implies that life is not easy, and sometimes we need to make sacrifices in order to achieve our goals. However, the act of jamming helps us forget our troubles and enjoy the moment.


The song also talks about the power of unity, as "no bullet can stop us now" and "Jah Jah children must unite." Bob Marley highlights the importance of defending the right and coming together as one to fight for what is right. He also emphasizes that life is worth much more than gold, and we should treasure the moments we spend with each other.


Overall, "Jamming" is a positive and uplifting song that encourages its listeners to come together and enjoy each other's company. It is a reflection of Bob Marley's commitment to spreading love and unity through his music.


Line by Line Meaning

Oh, yeah, well, alright
Starting things off with a positive attitude and excitement for what’s to come.


We're jammin'
We’re playing music together and having a good time doing it.


I want to jam it with you
I’m not just enjoying this experience by myself, I want to share it with you.


We're jammin', jammin'
Emphasizing how much we are enjoying playing music together.


And I hope you like jammin' too
I’m hoping that you are enjoying this experience just as much as I am.


Ain't no rules, ain't no vow
We don’t have to follow any specific guidelines or traditions - we can just do whatever we want and have fun.


We can do it anyhow
We are free to express ourselves through music in any way that we choose without limitations or restrictions.


I and I will see you through
We will support each other and help each other succeed in this musical journey.


'Cause every day we pay the price
Life is full of challenges and struggles that we must face, so we need to find ways to enjoy the good moments and make them count.


With a little sacrifice
Sometimes we need to put in a little extra effort or time to make things work, but it will be worth it in the end.


Jammin' till the jam is through
We will keep playing and enjoying music together until we can’t play or enjoy it anymore.


To think that jammin' was a thing of the past
It’s amazing to think that people used to enjoy playing music together more often, but now it has become less common.


No bullet can stop us now
We are not afraid of any danger or threat because we are united through music and nothing can break that bond.


We neither beg nor we won't bow
We don’t need to beg for acceptance or approval because we are proud of who we are and what we represent.


Neither can be bought nor sold
Our love for music and our unity cannot be bought or sold, it comes from the heart and cannot be taken away.


We all defend the right
We stand up for what is right and just, and we will not let anyone or anything stop us from doing so.


Jah Jah children must unite
We must come together as a community and stand up for ourselves and each other, especially in the face of oppression or injustice.


For life is worth much more than gold
Our lives are valuable and precious, and we must make the most of them by living in harmony with each other and enjoying the good things in life.


And we're jammin' in the name of the Lord
We are playing music as a form of worship and as a way to connect with a higher power.


We're jammin' right straight from yard
We are playing music straight from our hearts and from our homes, without any formal training or rules.


Singing Holy Mount Zion, Holy Mount Zion
We are singing about a sacred place that represents peace, unity, and freedom for all.


Jah sitteth in Mount Zion and rules all creation
We believe in a higher power that is all-knowing, all-powerful, and governs the universe with love and compassion.


Jah knows how much I 'ave tried
We acknowledge that life is not always easy, but we keep trying and pushing forward through love and faith.


The truth cannot hide
We believe that honesty and integrity are important values that should guide our lives and decisions.


To keep you satisfied
We want to make sure that you are happy and content with the music that we are playing together.


True love that now exists
We have a deep love and respect for each other that is genuine and authentic.


Is the love I can't resist
We are drawn to each other through our mutual love and passion for music.


So jam by my side
We want you to join us in playing music and experiencing the joy and beauty of it together.


I like I hope, I hope you like jammin' too
I really enjoy what we’re doing, and I hope you are enjoying it just as much as I am.


I wanna jam it, wanna jam it
I really want to keep playing and enjoying music with you for as long as possible.




Lyrics Β© Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: BOB MARLEY

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@pablotheoren7962

This man was born 1945 which was the end of ww2. He was a symbol of peace freedom and a rebel in his own way. He had a purpose and it was significant. Long live BOB MARLEY

@dude7838

Pablo Theoren Well said!

@angeliquebernadettechasse8329

Bunie sper

@time5447

Dont mean nufin jesus is king

@rachelashker7868

My Dad was born in 1940 and loved him!!!

@sam-wm2dd

I bet some awful people were also born in 1945

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@loualbino5536

"Life is worth much more than gold." Love this song.

@edwinestrella5965

Whenever I’m feeling down, scared, alone, stressed, happy, sad. I feel like I can move past it all when I listen to Bob Marley. I hope everyone is doing okay. God is with us πŸ™πŸ½

@KristinaTeplin

all souls unite!

@benrounds297

A men bro

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