Jammin'
Marley 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 song "Jammin'" by Bob Marley featuring MC Lyte urges people to come together and celebrate life through music. The song opens with Bob Marley calling out to his audience, inviting them to "jam" with him. It is a call for everyone to let go of their worries and enjoy the moment, regardless of their race or nationality. The chorus repeats the word "jammin'" several times, affirming that the music's mood is about to start.


Through the verse, Marley encourages the audience to continue with their struggle while acknowledging the price that they pay every day with a "livin' sacrifice." The song also celebrates the power of music, recalling a time when jamming might have seemed like a thing of the past. It's also interesting to note how the lyrics make a reference to the Mount Zion, which is an important religious location in Rastafarianism.


MC Lyte, then takes us into a rap break, analyzing the current state of Hip-Hop culture and how it represents the struggle carried on by Bob Marley. She asserts that the struggle for equality is not over, and they will continue to fight in the name of the Lord until the battle is won.


Overall, "Jammin'" is a timeless classic that reflects the power of music to unite people of different backgrounds, cultures, and beliefs.


Line by Line Meaning

We jammin' (Bob Marley, Bob Marley)
Let's jam together, Bob Marley and me


I wanna jam it with you
I want to make music with you


I hope you like jammin' too
I hope you enjoy making music as much as I do


In rows or around, we can jam it anyhow
We can make music together in any way, sitting or standing


I'n'I, I will see you through
We will support each other through thick and thin


Everyday we pay the price, with a livin' sacrifice
We face problems and challenges every day, putting in hard work and effort


Jammin' 'til the jam is through
We will keep making music until we are finished


We jammin', to think that jammin' was a thing of the past
It's amazing that we are still making music today, even though it might seem like a thing of the past


We jammin and I hope the jam is gonna last
I hope we can keep making music together for a long time


We jammin' on the for the daughters and sons
We are making music for the next generation, for our children and theirs


The struggle is not over until the battle is won
We will keep fighting until we have achieved our goals


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


Now where would we be if they take our mics from we.
If someone takes away our means of making music, where would we be?


Or better yet strip on might itself
What if the powerful take away our rights and freedoms?


We done it before so I sit by the door
We have overcome challenges in the past, and we are ready to do it again


Those that claim but don't really know the game
People who pretend to understand music, but actually don't


Bob Marley, learn the man behind the name
Take the time to understand the person, not just the music they make


Oh Holy Mount Zion
A sacred place of worship


We see it in Mount Zion
Mount Zion represents a spiritual connection


And Rules all creation
God is the ruler of all things


Were jammin' [Repeats]
We're making music together [repeated]


Hope you like jammin' to [Repeats]
I hope you're enjoying making music with me [repeated]


J-A-Double M-I-N
Spelling out the word 'jamming'


We be jammin' from Brooklyn down to Kingston
We make music from New York to Jamaica


We be jammin' in the name of the Lord sweet Allah
Our music is a form of worship


We no the blessings from above I and are be no rap star
We know our music is a gift from God, and we're not just in it for fame


Exodus when i bust,
My music has the power to bring about social change


See the struggle i must,
I recognize the challenges I face in this industry


Realizing the just but whats next on the cusp
I know what's right, but don't always know what to do next


All soldiers of war steadily ignore
We keep fighting for our goals despite obstacles


Still we ain't sure what the battle is for
We sometimes question the purpose of our struggle


Years ago when we toured
Talking about a past experience of touring as a musician


Ready to explore
We were excited to travel and see new places


Entered through back doors
We were not given the respect we deserved when entering venues


Treated like stank manure
We were treated unfairly and disrespected


Spoke up for rights, we were cracked in the jaw
We fought for our rights, but were met with violence and aggression


Elvis made a bundle while we remained poor
Elvis Presley made a lot of money, while we struggled financially


We remained poor but we be jammin'
Even though we struggle financially, we still make music together


I'n'I will see you through [Repeat: x2]
We will support each other through thick and thin [repeated]


Come along way but we're still not there yet
We have made progress, but still have a ways to go


Jah knows the mighty cry, the truth it cannot hide
God knows our struggles and cannot ignore the truth


To keep you satisfied
To make sure you are happy


Love that does exist, is the love i cant resist
I cannot resist love, even when times are tough


So jam by my side
Join me in making music


We're jammin' and we're jammin' in the name of the lord
We're making music as a form of worship


We're jammin' [Repeats]
We're making music together [repeated]


we're jammin right straight from york
We're making music straight from New York


holy mount zion
A sacred place of worship


I'n'I will see you through [Repeats]
We will support each other through thick and thin [repeated]




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

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@pablotheoren7962

This man was born 1945 which was the end of ww2. He was a symbol of peace freedom and a rebel in his own way. He had a purpose and it was significant. Long live BOB MARLEY

@dude7838

Pablo Theoren Well said!

@angeliquebernadettechasse8329

Bunie sper

@time5447

Dont mean nufin jesus is king

@rachelashker7868

My Dad was born in 1940 and loved him!!!

@sam-wm2dd

I bet some awful people were also born in 1945

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@loualbino5536

"Life is worth much more than gold." Love this song.

@edwinestrella5965

Whenever I’m feeling down, scared, alone, stressed, happy, sad. I feel like I can move past it all when I listen to Bob Marley. I hope everyone is doing okay. God is with us πŸ™πŸ½

@KristinaTeplin

all souls unite!

@benrounds297

A men bro

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