Jamming
Bob Marley and the Wailers Lyrics

Oh, yeah
Expressing enthusiasm and excitement about the upcoming activity of jamming

Well, alright
Agreeing to proceed with the activity of jamming without any objections

We're jammin'
Engaging in a musical performance with a group of people, playing improvised music and enjoying it

Sing it, I want to jam it with you
Inviting the other person to sing and participate in the group jamming

And I hope you like jammin' too
Expressing a desire that the other person enjoys jamming as much as the singer does

Ain't no rules, ain't no vow
There are no specific rules or commitments to follow, only the freedom to jam and express oneself through music

You can do it anyhow
Encouraging the other person to play their instrument however they like and not be shy or hesitant

'Cause I and I will see you through
Promising support and encouragement to the other person during the jamming session

But every day we pay the price
Acknowledging the hardships and struggles of daily life that make jamming an important stress reliever

Come a little sacrifice
Admitting that jamming requires some time and effort to set up and play, but it is worth it in the end

Jammin' till the jam is through
Continuing to play music and enjoy the moment until everyone involved is satisfied with the jamming session

To think that jammin' was a thing of the past
Reflecting on how much fun jamming is and how enjoyable it is to play music with others

No bullet can stop us now, we neither beg nor we won't bow
Emphasizing the power of music to unite people and overcome any conflict, especially with the message of peace that reggae music has

Neither can be bought nor sold
Music and the experience of jamming are priceless and cannot be sold or bought like a commodity

We all defend the right, Jah-Jah children must unite
Promoting unity and solidarity among all people, especially people who believe in the same god (Jah)

'Cause life is worth much more than gold
Highlighting the importance of life and the overall value of experiencing moments like jamming with others

And we're jammin' in the name of the Lord
Playing music in a religious context, and acknowledging that the idea of god is present and important to many people involved with jamming

And we're jammin' right straight from yard
Jamming at home, in a familiar and comfortable setting with people you know and love

Holy Mount Zion
Referencing a specific religious site in Jamaica, and emphasizing the religious influence in reggae music

Jah sitteth in Mount Zion
Referring to the belief in god (Jah) to be present in Holy Mount Zion, and acknowledging the religious foundation of reggae music

I want to tell you that we're here and we're hep and we're jammin'
Announcing to the other person that the singer is actively present and enthusiastic about playing music together

I really mean it, I wanna jam it, I wanna jam it (I wanna jam it with you)
Reiterating the importance of jamming, and specifically inviting the other person to join and participate in the group activity

Jammin', jammin'
Singing and playing music in a lively and fun manner, enjoying the moment

Hope you like jammin' too
Expressing a desire that the other person shares the same excitement and enjoyment of music as the singer

Well, well, well (jammin', jammin', jammin', jammin')
Adding an extra layer of excitement and enthusiasm to the jamming activity

(I wanna jam it with you)
Repeating the invitation to jam with the other person and participate in the activity

(Hope you like jammin' too)
Reiterating the desire that the other person enjoys the experience of jamming, as it is one of the main goals and themes of the song

Holy-holy
A similar expression to 'amen' or 'alleluia', emphasizing the religious nature of the song and the respect for god (Jah)

Holy-holy-holy (Zion) oh
Adding extra reverence to the religious site of Holy Mount Zion, and acknowledging its important place in reggae music culture

Mister Tyrone Downie!
Acknowledging and appreciating the contributions of the musician Tyrone Downie to the jamming session

Family Man Barret!
Acknowledging and appreciating the contributions of the musician Ashton 'Family Man' Barret to the jamming session

Mister Al Anderson!
Acknowledging and appreciating the contributions of the musician Al Anderson to the jamming session

Mister Carleton!
Acknowledging and appreciating the contributions of the musician Carleton to the jamming session

Al Seeco!
Acknowledging and appreciating the contributions of the musician Al Seeco to the jamming session

Earl Wire!
Acknowledging and appreciating the contributions of the musician Earl Wire to the jamming session