Jammin'
MC Lyte Lyrics


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[Bob Marley (MC Lyte)]
We jammin' (Bob Marley, Bob Marley)
I wanna jam it with you
We jammin' (Bob Marley, Bob Marley)
I hope you like jammin' too

[Bob Marley]
In rows or around, we can jam it anyhow
I'n'I, I will see you through
Everyday we pay the price, with a livin' sacrafice
Jammin' 'til the jam is through

[Bob Marley]
We jammin', to think that jammin' was a thing of the past
We jammin and I hope the jam is gonna last

[MC Lyte]
We jammin' on the for the daughters and sons
The struggle is not over until the battle is won
Hip-Hop is life but it ain't all to me
Now where would we be if they take our mics from we.
Or better yet strip on might itself
We done it before so I sit by the door
Those that claim but don't really know the game
Bob Marley, learn the man behind the name

[Bob Marley]
Oh Holy Mount Zion
Oh Holy Mount Zion
Oh Holy Mount Zion
Oh Holy Mount Zion
We see it in Mount Zion
And Rules all creation

[Bob Marley]
Were jammin' [Repeats]
Hope you like jammin' to [Repeats]

[MC Lyte]
J-A-Double M-I-N
We be jammin' from Brooklyn down to Kingston
We be jammin' in the name of the Lord sweet Allah
We no the blessings from above I and are be no rap star
Exodus when i bust,
See the struggle i must,
Realizing the just but whats next on the cusp
All soldiers of war steadily ignore
Still we ain't sure what the battle is for
Years ago when we toured
Ready to explore
Entered through back doors
Treated like stank manure
Spoke up for rights, we were cracked in the jaw
Elvis made a bundle while we remained poor
We remained poor
but we be jammin'

I'n'I will see you through [Repeat: x2]

MC Lyte]
Come along way but we're still not there yet

[Bob Marley]
I'n'I will see you through
Jah knows the mighty cry, the truth it cannot hide
To keep you satisfied
Love that does exist, is the love i cant resist
So jam by my side

We jammin'
and we're jammin' in the name of the lord
we're jammin'

[Repeats]
we're jammin right straight from york
holy mount zion





I'n'I will see you through [Repeats]

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of MC Lyte’s song “Jammin’” were inspired by Bob Marley’s classic track, “Jammin’”. In the first verse, Marley expresses his love for music and how he’d like to jam with his listeners. The second verse talks about the struggles of life, the sacrifices people make every day, and how music helps people get through tough times. MC Lyte’s verses, on the other hand, reflect the struggles of black people, particularly women, and how they carry the torch for future generations. The song has an uplifting message of hope and resilience, urging people to continue fighting for a better world.


The first verse of Bob Marley's original song could be interpreted in many ways, but the lyrics suggest that he wants to share his love of music with others. The phrase “jammin'” means playing music together in a relaxed and improvisational way. Marley also says that no matter how they “jam it”, they will get through it together. In the second verse, Marley talks about the difficulties of life and the fact that people must make sacrifices every day. He says that music is a way to lift people's spirits and help them cope during tough times.


MC Lyte’s verses are more explicit in their social commentary. She talks about the struggles of black people, particularly women, and how they continue to fight for equality. She mentions the importance of hip hop music in this struggle and how it has become a part of their identity. Her lyrics also explain how black artists have been marginalized and excluded from the mainstream and how they have had to fight for recognition.


Line by Line Meaning

We jammin' (Bob Marley, Bob Marley)
Let's jam together and celebrate the spirit of Bob Marley!


I wanna jam it with you
Let's jam together, I want to share this moment with you.


I hope you like jammin' too
I hope you enjoy celebrating music and life as much as I do.


In rows or around, we can jam it anyhow
We can celebrate music and life together in any way we choose.


I'n'I, I will see you through
We'll stick together and help each other through tough times.


Everyday we pay the price, with a livin' sacrafice
Every day we make sacrifices to earn a living and support ourselves.


Jammin' 'til the jam is through
Let's not stop celebrating music and life until the party is over.


We jammin', to think that jammin' was a thing of the past
Let's rediscover the joy of celebrating music and life together and continue this tradition.


We jammin and I hope the jam is gonna last
I hope we can continue to celebrate music and life together for a long time to come.


We jammin' on the for the daughters and sons
We're celebrating music and life traditions to continue this legacy for our children and future generations.


The struggle is not over until the battle is won
We must continue fighting for what we believe in until we achieve our goals.


Hip-Hop is life but it ain't all to me
Hip-hop is important, but there's more to life than just one genre of music.


Now where would we be if they take our mics from we.
Imagine how different things would be if we were silenced and not allowed to express ourselves through music.


Or better yet strip on might itself
What if the powers that be try to silence us and take away our right to celebrate music and life?


We done it before so I sit by the door
We've overcome challenges before and we're ready to do it again.


Those that claim but don't really know the game
There are people who pretend to understand and appreciate music, but they don't really know anything about it.


Bob Marley, learn the man behind the name
Bob Marley was more than just a musician, he was a legendary figure who lived his life with purpose and meaning.


Oh Holy Mount Zion
Let's celebrate the spiritual significance of Mount Zion.


We see it in Mount Zion
Mount Zion is a symbolic representation of the spiritual journey we're on.


And Rules all creation
God and spirituality are at the heart of all creation and existence.


Were jammin'
We're celebrating life and music through song and dance.


Hope you like jammin' to
I hope you enjoy celebrating music and life as much as I do.


J-A-Double M-I-N
Let's spell it out and celebrate our shared love of music and life.


We be jammin' from Brooklyn down to Kingston
We're celebrating music and life from New York to Jamaica and everywhere in between.


We be jammin' in the name of the Lord sweet Allah
We're invoking our spiritual beliefs and celebrating music and life in a deeply meaningful way.


We know the blessings from above I and are be no rap star
We understand that our musical gifts come from a higher power and celebrate music and life humbly and without ego.


Exodus when i bust,
When I perform, it's like a proclamation of freedom and liberation.


See the struggle i must,
I understand the struggle we face and I'm committed to fighting for what's right.


Realizing the just but whats next on the cusp
We've made progress but there's still work to be done, what's next in the fight for justice?


All soldiers of war steadily ignore
Many people are ignoring the issues we're fighting for, but we're still committed to the cause.


Still we ain't sure what the battle is for
We don't have all the answers, but we know we're fighting for important causes.


Years ago when we toured
Reflecting on earlier times when we were performing and spreading our message.


Ready to explore
We were young and ready to take on the world and explore new possibilities with our music.


Entered through back doors
We faced discrimination and had to enter venues through the back doors because of our race.


Treated like stank manure
We were treated unfairly and disrespectfully because of our race, like we didn't matter as human beings.


Spoke up for rights, we were cracked in the jaw
When we stood up for our rights and spoke out against oppression, we were met with violence and aggression.


Elvis made a bundle while we remained poor
While other musicians were making money and achieving fame, we were struggling to make ends meet and didn't receive recognition for our contributions.


We remained poor
Despite all our hard work and dedication, we continued to struggle financially.


but we be jammin'
Even in the face of adversity and injustice, we continue to celebrate music and life through our passion for jamming together.


Come along way but we're still not there yet
We've made progress in the fight for justice and equality, but there's still work to be done.


Jah knows the mighty cry, the truth it cannot hide
God understands the pain and suffering we've experienced, and nothing can hide the truth of our experiences.


To keep you satisfied
We're committed to working towards a better future so that everyone can live in peace and satisfaction.


Love that does exist, is the love i cant resist
The love we share through our music is so powerful and meaningful that we can't help but celebrate it and share it with others.


So jam by my side
Let's celebrate life and music together and support each other through whatever challenges we may face.


We jammin' in the name of the lord
We're invoking our faith and spirituality as we celebrate music and life together.


We're jammin' right straight from York
We're celebrating music and life all the way from new York to Jamaica and beyond.


I'n'I will see you through
We'll support each other and stick together through whatever challenges we may face.




Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: MARY C BROCKERT

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Comments from YouTube:

@tsimmons1974ts

2023 still Jammin 💪🏾💪🏾💪🏾

@craigdavis5407

True Hip Hop/Reggae For Life Man.

@thosewerethedays8691

OMG so much memories my youth…time flies….

@BillyTzENDURO

"Those that claim but don't really know the game
Bob Marley, learn the man behind the name"

Fucking true story ! :P

@izaks14

one of the most classic songs alive, ive listened to this during my childhood and now, and i dont think it will ever be overused

@darshanmakavelistaythuggish

Oh daimn eureka I thought I would never ever find this rap remix finally I could get some peace this gem was on my old playlist that I loved the most! Thanks!

@craigdavis5407

Pure Dopeness!!!

@ChaklitTea

iconic Mc Lyte after having enough with elektra/eastwest she done this song as one of the very last songs in the 90’s

@yanickguei3718

Le meilleur des remix du titre jammin

@craigdavis5407

R.I.P. Mr. Bob Marley!!!!🙏🙏🙏🌹🌹🌹❤❤❤🎸🎸🎸🎵🎵🎵🥁🥁🥁

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