Jamming
Marley Lyrics


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Oh, yeah, well, alright
We're jammin'
I want to 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
With a little 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 want to 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 want to 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

We're jammin', we're jammin'
We're jammin', we're jammin'
I want, I want, I want to jam with you now
We're jammin', we're jammin'
I hope you like jammin'
I hope you like jammin'
'Cause I want to jam it with you




I like I hope, I hope you like jammin' too
I wanna jam it, wanna jam it

Overall Meaning

Bob Marley's "Jamming" is a song about the joy of music and the unity it brings between people. The opening lines make it clear: "We're jammin', I want to jam it with you." The "jamming" referred to is a musical jam. A jam is when musicians come together and play an improvised piece of music with no preconceived ideas or plans. Marley loved this type of music where there are no rules, and the music just flows between the players. He hopes everyone can feel this same energy.


The song is optimistic and full of hope, and Marley believed that music could help bring people together. He sings, "No bullet can stop us now, neither can be bought nor sold. We all defend the right; Jah Jah children must unite, for life is worth much more than gold." The lyrics are a reflection of Marley's message of love, peace, and harmony. The song also reflects his Rastafarian beliefs, with references to Jah and Zion.


The chorus repeats the word "jammin'" over and over, with various ad-libs and background vocals. It creates an infectious and addictive rhythm that has made the song a classic. The song's popularity is a testament to Marley's belief that music can be a unifying force. He considers the power of music to be so great that it can bring together people from all walks of life.


Line by Line Meaning

Oh, yeah, well, alright
Introducing the song with an enthusiastic tone.


We're jammin'
We are playing music together.


I want to jam it with you
I want to play music with you.


We're jammin', jammin'
We are playing music together repeatedly.


And I hope you like jammin' too
I hope you also enjoy playing music.


Ain't no rules, ain't no vow
There are no strict guidelines or promises to follow.


We can do it anyhow
We can do it in any way we want.


I and I will see you through
We will support each other and get through it together.


'Cause every day we pay the price
Every day, we face the consequences of our actions.


With a little sacrifice
By giving up a little bit of our time, energy, or resources.


Jammin' till the jam is through
Playing music until we're finished.


To think that jammin' was a thing of the past
Reflecting on how this activity used to be less common.


And I hope this jam is gonna last
I hope this music-making session will continue for a while.


No bullet can stop us now
Even if someone tries to hurt us, we will keep playing music.


We neither beg nor we won't bow
We will not beg or submit to pressure from anyone.


Neither can be bought nor sold
We cannot be influenced or swayed by monetary offers.


We all defend the right
We all stand up for what we believe in.


Jah Jah children must unite
We need to come together and support each other.


For life is worth much more than gold
Our existence and well-being are more valuable than material wealth.


And we're jammin' in the name of the Lord
We are playing music in honor of God.


We're jammin' right straight from yard
We are playing music directly from our home (Jamaica).


Singing Holy Mount Zion, Holy Mount Zion
Singing about a sacred place where God reigns.


Jah sitteth in Mount Zion and rules all creation
God rules over all of creation from Holy Mount Zion.


Bop-chu-wa-wa-wa
An expression of enjoyment and fun.


Jah knows how much I 'ave tried
God knows how hard I have worked.


The truth cannot hide
The truth will always be revealed.


To keep you satisfied
To make sure you are happy.


True love that now exists
The genuine love that exists now.


Is the love I can't resist
It's the love that I cannot deny.


So jam by my side
Play music with me.


I want, I want, I want to jam with you now
I really want to play music with you right now.


We're jammin', we're jammin'
We are playing music repeatedly.


Hope you like jammin', too
I hope you enjoy playing music as well.


I like I hope, I hope you like jammin' too
I like hoping that you enjoy playing music.


I wanna jam it, wanna jam it
I really want to play music.




Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: BOB MARLEY

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@sylvestenrodrigues4305

Bob revolutionary Marley.💚💛❤️

Ooh, yeah! All right!
We're jammin':
I wanna jam it wid 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'n'I will see you through,
'Cos everyday we pay the price with a little 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:
Your 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 Yah.

Yeh! Holy Mount Zion;
Holy Mount Zion:
Jah sitteth in Mount Zion
And rules all creation.

Yeah, we're - we're jammin' (wotcha-wa),
Wotcha-wa-wa-wa, we're jammin' (wotcha-wa),
See, I wanna jam it wid you
We're jammin' (jammin', jammin', jammin')
I'm jammed: I hope you're jammin', too.

Jam's about my pride and truth I cannot hide
To keep you satisfied.
True love that now exist is the love I can't resist,
So jam by my side.

We're Jammin' (jammin', jammin', jammin'), yeah-eah-eah!
I wanna jam it wid 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.
We're jammin', we're jammin' (jammin'),
We're jammin', we're jammin' (jammin').
I wanna (I wanna jam it wid you) - I wanna -
I wanna jam wid you now.
Jammin', jammin' (hope you like jammin' too).
Eh-eh! I hope you like jammin', I hope you like jammin',
'Cause (I wanna jam it wid you). I wanna ... wid you.
I like - I hope you - I hope you like jammin', too.
I wanna jam it;
I wanna jam it.



@barringtonedwards7008

@@conilimer1545

HAHAHA.

TELL ME WHO IS GREATER THAN BOB?


🤣🤣

WHAT AN IDIOT.

YOU DO NOT HAVE TO AGREE BUT THE PROOF IS IN THE PUDDING.


THERE IS NO MUSICIAN GREATER THAN BOB.

NO ARTIST THAT TOUCHED SO MANY.

HE IS AN ARCHANGEL.

SILLY HUMANS



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@yourcalmplace

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@rayelkasri6591

Thanks man

@maxevanson19

Amen! you too! God Bless

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Jah bless

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@renzoymarlon

Jammin in the name of the Lord.


Happy Easter!!

@osopecile1901

u2

@kinjahnganga5976

2024 and im still jamming🇯🇲🔥😮‍💨
Legend✊🏿❤️

@MylesTuggleMylesofglass

people will be jamming for all of eternity, his music will never be lost to time.

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