Jamming
The Wailers Bob Marley Lyrics

Oh, yeah
Expressing enthusiasm and agreement with what is going on

Well, alright
Confirming that everything is good and there is no problem

We're jammin'
We are playing music together

Sing it, I want to jam it with you
Encouraging others to join in and participate in the music

We're jammin', we're jammin'
Emphasizing that we are still playing music together

And I hope you like jammin' too
Expressing a desire for others to enjoy the music as well

Ain't no rules, ain't no vow
There are no strict guidelines or regulations, and no solemn promises or commitments

You can do it anyhow
Do it in any way or style that you feel comfortable with

'Cause I and I will see you through
We will help each other and support one another as we play music together

But every day we pay the price
Acknowledging the difficulties and struggles we face every day

Come a little sacrifice
Making sacrifices in order to continue playing and enjoying music

Jammin' till the jam is through
Playing music until the session is over

To think that jammin' was a thing of the past
Reflecting on the past and how things have changed

No bullet can stop us now, we neither beg nor we won't bow
We are determined and strong, and will not be swayed even by violent means

Neither can be bought nor sold
We cannot be bought or sold, and our music cannot be compromised or corrupted

We all defend the right, Jah-Jah children must unite
We stand up for what is right and we should come together as children of Jah to do so

'Cause life is worth much more than gold
Reminding us that life is more valuable than material possessions

And we're jammin' in the name of the Lord
Playing music as an act of devotion and worship for God

And we're jammin' right straight from yard
Playing music straight from our own homes and communities

Holy Mount Zion
Referencing a location that is considered sacred and holy

Jah sitteth in Mount Zion
Claiming that God resides in this holy location

And ruleth all creation, hey, we're rammin'
God has power over everything, and we are playing music as a way to honor that power

I want to tell you that we're here and we're hep and we're jammin'
Letting others know that we are present and ready to play music

I really mean it, I wanna jam it, I wanna jam it (I wanna jam it with you)
Emphasizing the desire to continue playing music with others

Hope you like jammin' too
Expressing the hope that others are enjoying the music as much as we are

Well, well, well (jammin', jammin', jammin', jammin')
Repeating the word 'jammin' to continue the rhythm and vibe of the music

(I wanna jam it with you)
Stating the desire to keep playing music with the others present

(Hope you like jammin' too)
Again, expressing the hope that others are enjoying the music

Holy-holy
Further emphasizing the holiness of the location referenced earlier

Holy-holy-holy (Zion) oh
Continuing to highlight the sacredness of Mount Zion

Mister Tyrone Downie!
Giving a shout-out to one of the band members, Tyrone Downie

Family Man Barret!
Acknowledging the bass player of the band, Aston 'Family Man' Barrett

Mister Al Anderson!
Giving recognition to guitarist and band member, Al Anderson

Mister Carleton!
Shouting out another member of the band, Carleton Barrett

Al Seeco!
Naming another guitarist or producer

Earl Wire!
Mentioning yet another band member or collaborator