Alpharita Constantia Marley Anderson, better known as Rita Marley (born Jul… Read Full Bio ↴Alpharita Constantia Marley Anderson, better known as Rita Marley (born July 25, 1946 in Santiago de Cuba) is a Jamaican singer. She is the widow of legendary Reggae musician Bob Marley, and a member of the trio the I Threes, Bob Marley's back up singers.

She grew up in Jamaica, and was singing with a trio named The Soulettes in the mid sixties recording for Studio One when she met Bob Marley. She married him in 1966, and then became a singer in his backing vocals group, the I Threes. She had three children with him and two outside of the marriage. She converted to the Rastafari movement after witnessing Haile Selassie on his visit to Kingston, Jamaica on 21 April 1966. She convinced Bob Marley to convert as well. She wrote many of the songs recorded by Bob while backing him.[citation needed] After Marley's death, she recorded few albums under her name with some success in the United Kingdom. She took care of Marley's estate and mentored her son, Ziggy Marley.

In January 2005 it was claimed that she wished Bob Marley's body be reburied in Ethiopia, but she denied that there were any such plans. Rita currently lives in Ghana and spends a lot of time in Florida, and sometimes her home in Jamaica. Some of her family reside in Canada.

Rita appears on Fergie's new album The Dutchess

Fussin' and Fighting
Rita Marley Lyrics

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Why is this fussin' and fightin' I wanna know yes I wanna know
Why is this cheatin' and backbitin' I wanna know I wanna know now

We should really love each other In peace and harmony
Instead of here we're fussin' and fightin' Like we ain't supposed to be
Why is this fussin' and fightin' I wanna know, yes I wanna know
Why is this bumpin' and a borin' I wanna know Lord I wanna know now

I and I should really love each other In peace and Inity
Instead of here we're fussin' and fightin' Dem working iniquity
Why is this fussin' and fightin' I wanna know yes I wanna know now
Why is this cheatin' and backbitin' I wanna know I wanna know how

We should really love each other In peace and harmony
Instead of here we're fussin' and fightin' Like we ain't supposed to be

Why is this fussin' and fightin' I wanna know yes I wanna know now
Why is this cheatin' and backbitin' I wanna know I wanna

Overall Meaning

know how

In Rita Marley's song Fussin' and Fighting, she expresses a longing for peace and harmony, questioning why there is so much conflict, cheating, and backbiting in relationships. The repetition of the lines "I wanna know, yes I wanna know" emphasizes her frustration and desire for answers. She emphasizes the importance of loving each other in peace and unity, rather than engaging in negative behavior that goes against what we are meant to be.

The lyrics of the song are a powerful commentary on the state of interpersonal relationships and the need for love and unity. Rita Marley uses her music to speak truth to power and to inspire listeners to create positive change in their lives and communities. The song also holds significance as a message of hope and resilience during a time of political unrest in Jamaica, where violence was rampant and tensions were high.

Line by Line Meaning

Why is this fussin' and fightin' I wanna know yes I wanna know
Why are we constantly arguing and fighting with each other? I want to understand the root of this issue.

Why is this cheatin' and backbitin' I wanna know I wanna know now
Why are some of us being dishonest and deceitful towards each other? I want to know the reason behind this behavior.

We should really love each other In peace and harmony
Instead of fighting and causing conflict, we should love and respect each other and strive for peace and unity.

Instead of here we're fussin' and fightin' Like we ain't supposed to be
We shouldn't be constantly arguing and fighting in this manner, it goes against our nature as humans.

Why is this bumpin' and a borin' I wanna know Lord I wanna know now
Why are we constantly clashing and having disagreements? I want to understand the cause of this tension.

I and I should really love each other In peace and Inity
Instead of division, we should strive for unity and love amongst all people, regardless of our differences.

Instead of here we're fussin' and fightin' Dem working iniquity
Instead of spreading hate and causing conflict, some individuals are promoting injustice and wickedness.

Why is this cheatin' and backbitin' I wanna know I wanna know how
Why are some people engaging in dishonest and malicious behavior towards others? I want to understand their motives and reasons for doing so.

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