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
Hold On To This Feeling
Rita Marley Lyrics
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Gotta hold on to this feeling we got
Gotta hold on to this feeling
Gotta hold on to this feeling we got
Gonna blow, blow, blow
Cause we love, love, love, ya now
The day without the shining sun
One look, one look and we feel like one
That's how easy we communicate
A sick match can make a fire begin
A simple kiss and I'm warm within man
No how it's got to find guarantee
And then your depends on me
If love, if love could sign a dotted line
You would surely see your name next to mine
To be sure we keep the love we got
Just keep them kisses comin' and
It be all right girl
Gotta hold on to this feeling
Your love, your love got a hold on me now girl
Don't change, don't change and turn cold on me man
No how it's got to find guarantee
Baby your depends on me now
If love, if love could sign a dotted line
You would surely see your name next to mine
To be sure we keep the love we got
Just keep them kisses comin' and
Give me your heart
Gotta hold on to this feeling
Gotta hold on to this feeling we got
I'm a holdin' on
Gotta hold on to this feeling
Gotta hold on to this feeling we got
You can let go if you want to baby
Gotta hold on to this feeling
Gotta hold on to this feeling we got
Rita Marley's "Hold On To This Feeling" is a soulful track that encourages listeners to hold on to the feeling of love. The song is an expression of the strong bond that exists between two people who are deeply in love. Rita sings about the importance of keeping the love strong and not letting it fade away. She emphasizes that the love they have is powerful and can withstand any obstacle that comes their way.
In the first verse, Rita talks about how a day without her lover is like a day without sunshine. She goes on to say that their love is so strong that they can communicate with just one look. She acknowledges that a simple touch or kiss can ignite a fire within her, and this shows the power of their love. In the second verse, she sings about the importance of being committed to the relationship and not allowing anything to get in the way of their love. She emphasizes that their love is a sure thing, and they need to hold on to it.
The chorus of the song sees Rita repeating the phrase "gotta hold on to this feeling." She wants to ensure that their love remains strong, and they do not lose the feeling of being deeply in love. The bridge of the song emphasizes that the love they have is a bond that cannot be broken. She encourages her partner to keep the kisses coming, and it will all be alright.
In summary, "Hold On To This Feeling" is a beautiful expression of love that encourages listeners to cherish and hold on to the feeling of being deeply in love. Rita Marley's soulful voice adds emotion to the lyrics, making the song an instant classic.
Line by Line Meaning
Gotta hold on to this feeling
We need to keep this feeling of love and connection alive
Gotta hold on to this feeling we got
We need to hold on to the love that we share between us
Gonna blow, blow, blow
We will blow away all obstacles and challenges together
Cause we love, love, love, ya now
Because we love each other so much
The day without the shining sun
A day without your love and warmth is like a day without the sun
Is a day without your loving baby
I need your love every day like the shining sun
One look, one look and we feel like one
We feel completely united and connected with just one look
That's how easy we communicate
Our love and connection makes communication between us effortless
A sick match can make a fire begin
Our love for each other is so strong it can spark a flame
A simple kiss and I'm warm within man
Your simple kiss can make my heart feel warm and full of love
No how it's got to find guarantee
We need to be certain about our love and commitment to each other
And then your depends on me
Our love and happiness depends on each other's commitment
If love, if love could sign a dotted line
If love could be a legal guarantee or commitment
You would surely see your name next to mine
Our love is so strong that we would be together forever
To be sure we keep the love we got
We need to make sure we hold onto the love we have
Just keep them kisses comin' and
Keep showing me your love and affection
It be all right girl
Everything will be alright as long as we have each other's love
Your love, your love got a hold on me now girl
Your love has a strong grip on me and I am completely devoted to you
Don't change, don't change and turn cold on me man
Don't change your love for me or become distant from me
Give me your heart
Give me your love and devotion
I'm a holdin' on
I am committed and will hold onto our love
You can let go if you want to baby
You have the freedom to leave me, but I will hold onto our love
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: HINTON JOE, JOE HINTON, JOHNNY WILLIAM BRISTOL, PAMELA JOAN SAWYER
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