Don't Rock The Boat
The Wailers Lyrics


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Huh, please don't you rock my boat
'Cause I don't want my boat to be rockin' anyhow
Please don't you rock my boat, no
'Cause I don't want my boat to be rockin'

I'm tellin' you that, oh, ooh, aah, I like it a-like a-this
Can you miss?
And you should know, ooh, aah, when I like it a-like a-this
Am I really it? Ooh yeah
You satis- satis- satisfy my soul, morning time
Evening cold, fy my soul
Yes, I've been a-tellin' you, bake me the sweetest cakes
I'm happy inside all the time
Oh, can't you see what you've done for me, yeah

You make me feel like when we bend them new corners
We feel like sweepstake winners, yeah
When we bend them new corners
We feel like sweepstake winners

And I said, oh, ooh, aah, I like it a-like a-this
Yes, I do
And you should know, ooh, aah, when I like it a-like a-this
I've got it, just can't miss, ooh
Satis- satisfy my soul, darlin'
Make me love you in the morning time, yeah
If ever I treated you bad, make it up to me one time
'Cause I'm happy inside all the time
I want you beside me, yeah, to be mine

One thing you've got to do, is when a-we holding hands together
You've got to know that we love, a-love each other, yeah
And if every time you should walk away from me now
You know I need your sympathy, yeah

Can you see? Do you believe me?
Oh, darlin', darlin', I'm callin', callin'
Satisfy my soul, satisfy my soul
Never, never, never give it up now

All in the same boat
Rockin' on the same route
We got to get together, join each other
And can't you see what I've got for you, yeah





I'm happy, happy, happy, happy, happy, and not you can turn me blue now
Come a little closer, satisfy my

Overall Meaning

In The Wailers' song "Don't Rock The Boat," the band is making a plea to their significant other to avoid creating unnecessary conflict in their relationship. The repeated phrase "Please don't you rock my boat" is a metaphor for not disturbing the calm and peaceful waters of their love. The singer emphasizes that they are content with the way things are and doesn't want any upheaval. The lyrics suggest that the relationship provides great joy to the singer, referring to the person as "darling" and saying, "you satisfy my soul morning time, evening." The ultimate message of the song is one of love, unity and the importance of working together.


Line by Line Meaning

Please don't you rock my boat,
I don't want my boat to be disturbed


Cause I don't want my boat to be rockin' anyhow
I don't want any trouble or disturbance in my life


Please don't you rock my boat, no!
Please don't create any unwanted chaos in my life


I'm tellin' you that, oh, oo-er!
I am trying to convey my message clearly


I like it like-a this. Can you hear?
I am happy with the way things are going


And you should know, ooh-oh!
You should understand my feelings


When I like it-a like-a this
I am content and satisfied


I'm-a really it, ooh-yeah!
I am really enjoying this


You satis - satis - satisfy my soul mornin' time,
You bring joy and happiness to my life


Evenin', oh-oh!
No matter what time of day it is


Fy my soul!
You make me feel complete


Yes, I been a-tellin' you,
I have been expressing my feelings to you


Make me the sweetest case
Treat me with love and kindness


Happy inside all the time
You constantly uplift my mood


Oh, can't you see what you've done for me?
You've made a positive difference in my life


You make me feel like, when we bend a new corner,
You make me feel like anything is possible


We feel like sweepstake winner, yeah!
We feel victorious


And I said, oh! Ooh-oh! I like it-a like-a this
I am expressing my enjoyment


I got it; just can't miss, ooh!
I have what I need and everything is in sync


Satis - satisfy my soul, darlin'
You bring joy and fulfillment to my life


Make me love you in the mornin' time, yeah
Show me your love every day


If ever I treated you bad, make it up to me one time
If I have wronged you, please forgive me


Cause I'm happy inside all the time
You bring constant happiness to my life


I want you beside me, yeah! - to be mine
I want you to be with me


One thing you got to do
There's one thing you must know


Is when-a we holdin' 'ands together
When we're together


You've got to know that we love-a - love eachother, yeah!
We must always remember our love for each other


And if every time you should walk away from me now,
If you ever leave me


You'll know I'll need your sympathy, yea-eah!
You'll know I'll need your support


Can you see? Do you believe me?
Do you understand my feelings?


Oh, darlin', darlin', I'm callin', callin'!
I am reaching out to you


Satisfy my soul - satisfy my soul!
You complete me


Never, never, never give it up now
Let's never give up on each other


All in the same boat
We are in this together


Rockin on the same rock
We face the same challenges


Got to get together, lovin' eachother
We must unite and love each other


And can't you see what I've got for you, yeah
Can't you see my love for you?


I'm happy - happy - happy - happy - happy
I am really happy


And not even time to be blue, yeah
Nothing can bring me down


Come a little closer
Stay with me




Lyrics © Peermusic Publishing
Written by: Bob Marley

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Most interesting comment from YouTube:

@spikespeigel8630

Huh, please don't you rock my boat
'Cause I don't want my boat to be rockin' anyhow
Please don't you rock my boat, no
'Cause I don't want my boat to be rockin'

I'm tellin' you that, oh, ooh-aah, I like it a-like a-this
Can you miss?
And you should know, ooh-aah, when I like it a-like a-this
Am I really it? Ooh yeah
You satis- satis- satisfy my soul, morning time
Evening cold, -fy my soul
Yes, I've been a-tellin' you, bake me the sweetest cakes
I'm happy inside all the time
Oh, can't you see what you've done for me? Yeah

You make me feel like when we bend them new corners
We feel like sweepstake winners, yeah
When we bend them new corners
We feel like sweepstake winners

And I said, oh, ooh-aah, I like it a-like a-this
Yes, I do
And you should know, ooh-aah, when I like it a-like a-this
I've got it, just can't miss, ooh
Satis- satisfy my soul, darlin'
Make me love you in the morning time, yeah
If ever I treated you bad, make it up to me one time
'Cause I'm happy inside all the time
I want you beside me, yeah, to be mine
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One thing you've got to do, is when a-we holding hands together
You've got to know that we love, a-love each other, yeah
And if every time you should walk away from me now
Uh, you'll now I need your sympathy, yeah

Can you see? Do you believe me?
Oh, darlin', darlin', I'm callin', callin'
Satisfy my soul, satisfy my soul
Never, never, never give it up now

All in the same boat
Rockin' on the same route
We gotta get together, join each other
And can't you see what I've got for you? Yeah

I'm happy, happy, happy, happy, happy, and not you can turn me blue now
Come a little closer, satisfy my



All comments from YouTube:

@RobertMoran-xn4jj

This song, the man, was a gift to us all, by God.

@Ziplok_

Thank you Bob Marley playing in 2020 every day of the year!

@buddhavision2780

Plamk

@forestgreenlumberjacket2947

Surley playing it everyday would be rinsing it.

@Usercantwelve

Love this ❤

@robertmoran2161

Words of wisdom. A Father of all fathers in our life.

@PTMarcoBryant

Good morning soul rebels ❤

@lucalone

Bob's best album. seriously.

@spikespeigel8630

Huh, please don't you rock my boat
'Cause I don't want my boat to be rockin' anyhow
Please don't you rock my boat, no
'Cause I don't want my boat to be rockin'

I'm tellin' you that, oh, ooh-aah, I like it a-like a-this
Can you miss?
And you should know, ooh-aah, when I like it a-like a-this
Am I really it? Ooh yeah
You satis- satis- satisfy my soul, morning time
Evening cold, -fy my soul
Yes, I've been a-tellin' you, bake me the sweetest cakes
I'm happy inside all the time
Oh, can't you see what you've done for me? Yeah

You make me feel like when we bend them new corners
We feel like sweepstake winners, yeah
When we bend them new corners
We feel like sweepstake winners

And I said, oh, ooh-aah, I like it a-like a-this
Yes, I do
And you should know, ooh-aah, when I like it a-like a-this
I've got it, just can't miss, ooh
Satis- satisfy my soul, darlin'
Make me love you in the morning time, yeah
If ever I treated you bad, make it up to me one time
'Cause I'm happy inside all the time
I want you beside me, yeah, to be mine
You might also like
O Holy Night
Christmas Songs
Asiwaju
Ruger
藤井風 (Fujii Kaze) - 死ぬのがいいわ (Shinunoga E-Wa) (Romanized)
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One thing you've got to do, is when a-we holding hands together
You've got to know that we love, a-love each other, yeah
And if every time you should walk away from me now
Uh, you'll now I need your sympathy, yeah

Can you see? Do you believe me?
Oh, darlin', darlin', I'm callin', callin'
Satisfy my soul, satisfy my soul
Never, never, never give it up now

All in the same boat
Rockin' on the same route
We gotta get together, join each other
And can't you see what I've got for you? Yeah

I'm happy, happy, happy, happy, happy, and not you can turn me blue now
Come a little closer, satisfy my

@sherpa-2413

Thanks a lot ! 😊

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