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Jamming

Bob Marley & The Wailers

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Ooh, yeah; well, alright
We're jammin'
I wanna 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
We are the living 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 wanna 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 wanna 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.
(Repeat)

Overall Meaning

Bob Marley's "Jamming" is a reggae song that was released in 1977 on his ninth studio album, "Exodus." The song is basically about jamming--specifically, how to forget all of life's worries and just have a good time. The phrase "jamming" is often used in reggae music to refer to a group of musicians improvising in a relaxed and playful manner.


Marley starts the song by saying, "We're jammin'; I wanna jam it with you." The word "jammin'" is used repetitively to create a catchy and upbeat rhythm. He invites his listeners to forget all the rules and just have a good time. There are no regulations--you can do whatever you want when you're jamming.


The chorus of the song consists of the phrase "we're jamming in the name of the Lord." While this may sound like a religious reference, it is actually a reference to the Rastafarian belief that Jah (God) is present in everything, including music. When people are jamming, they are tapping into a spiritual energy that connects them to the universe. Overall, "Jamming" is a song about finding common ground and uniting through a love of music.


Line by Line Meaning

Ooh, yeah; well, alright
Excitement is in the air and the singer is ready to start the jamming session.


We're jammin'
They are currently jamming together and it's a vibe.


I wanna jam it with you
The singer is inviting someone to join in the jamming session.


And I hope you like jammin' too
The singer wishes that the person they are inviting also enjoys jamming as much as they do.


Ain't no rules, ain't no vow
There are no strict rules or promises that need to be kept while jamming.


We can do it anyhow
The jamming session can take any direction and it's okay.


I and I will see you through
The singer assures that they will support their jamming partner no matter how the session goes.


'Cause every day we pay the price
Life has its challenges, and every day requires determination and hard work to overcome them.


We are the living sacrifice
It takes effort and commitment to make the most out of life, which the singer is willing to do.


Jammin' till the jam is through
The jamming session will only end when the team agrees to stop.


To think that jammin' was a thing of the past
The singer reflects on how jamming has been overlooked or forgotten before despite its importance.


No bullet can stop us now
The singer and their team are unstoppable, and no opposition can hinder them.


We neither beg nor we won't bow
The team is persistent and focused on their goals, and they won't be intimidated or coerced into submission.


Neither can be bought nor sold
The team will not compromise their values or beliefs for the sake of material gain or status.


We all defend the right
The team is committed to fighting for what is right and just for everyone.


Jah Jah children must unite
Everyone, regardless of their backgrounds, should work together towards a common goal.


For life is worth much more than gold
The value of life transcends material wealth, and people should focus on living in harmony with one another.


We're jammin' in the name of the Lord
The team is jamming in praise and worship of a higher power that they believe in.


Jah sitteth in Mount Zion and rules all creation
The singer references Mount Zion, a biblical location that is believed to be the dwelling place of God, to reinforce their religious beliefs.


Jah knows how much I 'ave tried
The singer expresses their determination and effort in making the most out of their life, which they believe God is mindful of.


The truth cannot hide
Honesty and transparency are important values to uphold in life, and they cannot be hidden, suppressed or ignored.


True love that now exists
The singer talks about a love that is genuine and authentic, which they have discovered in their life.


Is the love I can't resist
The love the singer has found is so powerful that they cannot help but embrace it.


So jam by my side
The singer is extending their invitation to jamming and collaborating with others.


We're jammin', we're jammin', we're jammin', we're jammin'
The singer reiterates that they are jamming, and it's a non-stop session.


Hope you like jammin', too.
The singer expresses their desire that their partners are enjoying the session as much as they are.




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Most interesting comment from YouTube:

@deymialamo9505

We're jamming
I wanna jam it with you,
We're jamming, jamming
And I hope you like jamming too

Ain't no rules, ain't no vow, we can do it anyhow
I and I will see you through,
'Cos every day we pay the price with a little sacrifice
Jamming till the jam is through.

We're jamming
To think that jamming was a thing of the past,
We're jamming, jamming
And I hope this jam is gonna last

No bullet can stop us now, we neither beg nor will we bow
Neither can be bought or sold.
We all defend the right, JAH JAH children must unite
Your life is worth much more than gold.

We're jamming, jamming
We're jamming in the name of the Lord
We're jamming, jamming
We're jamming right straight from JAH

Holy mount Zion
Holy mount Zion
JAH sitteth in Mount Zion
And rules all Creation

Yeah, we're jamming, jamming
I wanna jam it with you
We're jamming, jamming
I'm jammed, I hope you're jamming too

Jam's about my pride and truth I cannot hide
Too Keep you satisfied.
True love that now exist is the love I can't resist
o jam by my side



All comments from YouTube:

@MrSenses33

If Bob marley has taught us something. It is that we should not value materialistic richness. But that of richness in family, friends and that of life.

@wt2676

The very best Bob Marley remix that I've heard !!

@k10_br

velhas músicas velhas memórias de quanto eu tinha esperança e acreditava que tudo iria ser melhor, sdds

@PkSage89

"life is worth much more than gold" man..

@edwardlandry1534

deep in man soul

@LaMYsteriosa87

gets me every time too 💓

@jacoblake1040

Normally I would be against remixing reggae music as it's just such simple music and it's brilliant as it is. However the remix here is subtle and adds a little twist to an already superb song! Love it!!!

@soulless_computer_boy6180

First 2017 Play! And I'm high. RIP Bob Marley. You'd probably be proud of this mix. You might even dance to it if you're high. Peace in heaven, Brother.

@iPhone521

Playing this mix at a city pop-up market, and the crowd loves it.❤🎉

@JASONWH08

2020 Jammin in lockdown

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