Nice Time
Bob Marley (Songs Of Freedom) Lyrics
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You-you doo-doo-doo, yeah: think about that!
Long time we no have no nice time:
You-you doo-doo-doo, yeah: think about that!
This is my heart:
To rock you steady;
I'll give you love
This little heart in me
Just won't let me be;
I'm rockin';
Won't you rock with me?
Long time we no have no nice time:
You-you doo-doo-doo, yeah: think about that!
This is my heart:
To rock you steady;
I'll give you love
The time you're you ready.
This little heart in me
Just won't let me be;
I'm just-a rock this now;
Won't you rock wid me?
A long - long - long - long time we no have no nice time:
Thank ya, thank ya, babe!
(You-you doo-doo-doo, yeah: think about that!)
The lyrics to Bob Marley and the Wailers' song "Nice Time" may be interpreted as a call to action for people to appreciate the good times in life, given that they are few and far between. The chorus repeats the line "Long time we no have no nice time" as a reminder to listeners about the importance of cherishing happy moments. The use of the phrase "you-you doo-doo-doo" is likely a nod to the reggae genre's characteristic use of scatting and repetition.
The verses describe the singer's desire to bring joy to others through music, specifically through the act of "rocking" them steady. The repeated line "This is my heart..." suggests a sense of dedication and passion that the singer feels towards his craft. The lyrics also touch on the idea that this passion is uncontrollable, as the singer's "little heart" won't let him be until he has shared his love of music with others.
Line by Line Meaning
Long time we no have no nice time:
It's been a while since we've had a good time and enjoyed ourselves.
You-you doo-doo-doo, yeah: think about that!
Reflect on the fact that it's been so long since we've had fun.
This is my heart:
I am giving my all to express my love.
To rock you steady;
I will do everything to keep you balanced and secure, protect you from instability.
I'll give you love
My love is a gift I want to offer you.
Time you're you ready.
I'm willing to wait until you're ready to open up to my love.
This little heart in me
Even though I may seem tough, there's a sensitive part of me that desires love.
Just won't let me be;
My heart is restless, always seeking affection.
I'm rockin';
I'm moving to the beat, joyful and enthusiastic.
Won't you rock with me?
I want you to share in my joy and be part of my life.
A long - long - long - long time we no have no nice time:
Our life has been lacking happiness and fun for too long.
Thank ya, thank ya, babe!
Thank you for considering what I'm saying and for accepting my request for love and companionship.
Lyrics Β© Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: LEE PERRY
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@animalranger7768
This song was written for Rita when he returned from Delaware and that is when Cedella was conceived hence her nickname is "nice time". Love it!
@purevybz911
I had no idea this was a bob marley and the wailers song, amazing.
@clintsherman5797
This is the best version of this song
@user-pp9bl5gr1n
No this is the best version https://youtu.be/Ocv3sNT4O58?si=RkIhyMAk-EKCzxCX
@anthonybelo4372
Bob was just simply "Amazing". No one like him will be "hear" on earth soon. He was simply "Spectacular". Bob, "The True Soul Adventurer":)
@God.Real.Account
Except from Aldous Harding, me and the A.I. π€¦π»ββοΈ
@jermainetobias2701
I love this song from I was a child
@antoncigur3727
Best version imo. This sound...oldy
@jahkeyp5270
Tuuuuuuuuuuunee ππΎππΎππΎππΎ
Mr Selector rewind and come again πΆπ΅πΆπ΅πΆ
@sugerlipsxjamiewright4170
So sweet it Need No sugar Love it! FOREVERMORE.