Hammer
Bob Marley - FLAC Lyrics
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Won't let go
Holdin' me
Won't let go
I need a hammer, a hammer, a hammer, a hammer
To hammer them down
I need a rammer, a rammer, a rammer, a rammer
They just keep teasin' me
And, you know, they play like they don't know
Provokin' me
But this is all I know
I need a rammer, a rammer, a rammer, a rammer
To ram them down
I need a hammer, a hammer, a hammer, a hammer
To hammer them down
Wee, ooh, ooh, ooh, ooh, ooh
Ooh, ooh, ooh, ooh, ooh, ooh
Oh, I need a rammer, a rammer, a rammer, a rammer
To rama thema down
Oh, I need a hammer, a hammer, a hammer, a hammer
To hammer them down
Said, I need a rammer, a rammer, a rammer, a rammer
To rama them down
I need a hammer, a hammer, a hammer, a hammer
To hammer them down
Holdin' me
Won't let go
Holdin' me
Won't let go
I need a rammer, a rammer, a rammer, a rammer
To rama them down
I need a hammer, a hammer, a hammer, a hammer
To hammer them down (I need a rammer)
I need a hammer, a hammer, a hammer, a hammer
To hammer them down
I need a rammer, a rammer, a rammer, a rammer
To ram them down
I need a hammer, a hammer, a hammer, a hammer
To hammer them down
I need a rammer, a rammer, a rammer, a rammer
To ram them down
The lyrics to "Hammer" by Bob Marley speak about feeling held down and provoked by someone, and the need to aggressively fight back. The repeated lines "They just keep holding me, won't let go" emphasize the feeling of being trapped and restricted. Marley then sings about needing a hammer and rammer to fight back and "hammer them down" and "ram them down." This can be interpreted as wanting to overcome the person or force that is causing this feeling of being held down.
The lyrics of "Hammer" can be interpreted in a number of ways, from political oppression to personal conflict. The powerful lyrics and repetitive melody create an intense and hypnotic effect, emphasizing the need to break free from the things that hold us back.
Overall, "Hammer" is a song about the struggle for freedom and the need to fight back against those who would keep us down. It is a powerful expression of resilience and determination in the face of adversity.
Line by Line Meaning
They just keep holdin' me
I feel trapped and suffocated by the people around me
Won't let go
They refuse to release their grip and let me be free
I need a hammer, a hammer, a hammer, a hammer
I need a powerful tool to break through the walls that keep me trapped
To hammer them down
I want to use this tool to break down the barriers that are holding me back
They just keep teasin' me
The people around me are taunting and teasing me, making me feel small and insignificant
And, you know, they play like they don't know
They act ignorant and pretend not to understand the impact of their actions on me
Provokin' me
Their teasing and taunting is provoking me to react in a negative way
But this is all I know
This is the only way I know how to express my frustration and anger
I need a rammer, a rammer, a rammer, a rammer
I need a forceful tool to push back against those who are bothering me
Wee, ooh, ooh, ooh, ooh, ooh
Ooh, ooh, ooh, ooh, ooh, ooh
This is a musical interlude that conveys the emotions of the singer
Oh, I need a rammer, a rammer, a rammer, a rammer
To rama thema down
I need something to knock down those who are bothering me
Said, I need a rammer, a rammer, a rammer, a rammer
To rama them down
Repeating the need for forceful action to push back against those who are bothering me
Holdin' me
Won't let go
Holdin' me
Won't let go
Repeating the feeling of being trapped and unable to escape
I need a rammer, a rammer, a rammer, a rammer
To rama them down
I need a hammer, a hammer, a hammer, a hammer
To hammer them down (I need a rammer)
Repeating the desire for a powerful tool to break down the walls that are suffocating me
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: BOB MARLEY
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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00:00 - Coming in from the cold
04:36 - real situations
07:48 - bad card
10:43 - we and dem
13:58 - work
17:44 - zion train
21:24 - pimpers paradise
24:59 - could you be loved
29:01 - forever loving jah
33:00 - redemption song
36:58 - redemption song 2
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@reactz1287
00:00 - Coming in from the cold
04:36 - real situations
07:48 - bad card
10:43 - we and dem
13:58 - work
17:44 - zion train
21:24 - pimpers paradise
24:59 - could you be loved
29:01 - forever loving jah
33:00 - redemption song
36:58 - redemption song 2
41:53 - could you be loved 2
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I started working at the islands (Grenada, St. Vincent, St. Lucia, Barbados) on October, 1980. This album (for me his best, opening with "Coming in from the Cold" his best song again in my opinion) was all you will hear everywhere, and all you wanted to hear at the time. It captures the vibe of the region and the people's struggle like no other. After all these years it remains for me as the best sound music can offer. After 43 years it remains as fresh as in 1980. Great Bob Marley!
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I've been playing it after work when I sit and chill and smoke for weeks now and it never gets boring. Brilliant timeless album. Truly Bob at his best.
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