Simmer Down
The Wailers Bob Marley Lyrics
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Simmer down, soon you'll get dropped, so!
Simmer down, can you hear what I say?
Simmer down, simmer won't you, why won't you,
Why won't you simmer down?
Simmer down!
Long time people de used to say,
A-go run him belly, so,
Simmer down, oh, control your temper!
Simmer down, or the battle will be hotter
Simmer down, man, you hear what I say?
Simmer down, oh, that I'm a-leavin' you today!
Simmer down, oh, you hear what I say?
Simmer simmer, a-that I'm leavin' you today!
Simmer down, can you hear what I say?
Simmer down!
Chicken merry, hawk deh near
And when him deh near
You must beware, so
Simmer down, oh, control your temper!
Simmer down, for the battle will be hotter;
Simmer down, and-a you won't get no supper.
Simmer down, and you know you bound to suffer
Simmer down, simmer, simmer, simmer right down,
Simmer down, like you never did before!
Simmer down, oh, oh, oh!
Simmer down, man, you hear what I say?
Simmer down, you lickin' too hot, so!
Simmer down, and you know soon you'll get dropped, so!
Simmer down, I want to simmer, simmer down!
Simmer down, simmer down, simmer down!
Simmer down, simmer, simmer down!
Simmer down, oh, simmer, simmer down!
Simmer down, and you never
will wear no crown!
In "Simmer Down," Bob Marley is urging listeners to control their anger and avoid violence. The phrase "simmer down" means to calm down or relax, and he repeats it throughout the song as a reminder to the listener. He warns that if you continue to "lick too hot," or act rashly out of anger, you will "get dropped," or face consequences such as losing a fight or going to jail. Marley also references a Jamaican proverb about a "sweet nanny goat" who eats too much and gets sick, saying that if you can't control your temper, you'll end up hurting yourself. Overall, Marley's message is one of pacifism and self-control, encouraging listeners to find peaceful solutions to conflicts and avoid violence.
Line by Line Meaning
Simmer down, you lickin' too hot, so!
Calm down, you're too heated and agitated.
Simmer down, soon you'll get dropped, so!
Relax, or else you'll face consequences.
Simmer down, can you hear what I say?
Listen to me, and calm down.
Simmer down, simmer won't you, why won't you,
Why won't you simmer down?
Please calm down, it's in your best interest.
Simmer down!
Just relax!
Long time people de used to say,
People have been saying for a long time,
What sweet nanny goat
A-go run him belly, so,
A goat that eats too much will suffer stomach problems,
Simmer down, oh, control your temper!
Calm down, don't let your anger get the best of you.
Simmer down, or the battle will be hotter
If you don't calm down, the situation will escalate.
Simmer down, man, you hear what I say?
I'm telling you to relax, do you hear me?
Simmer down, oh, that I'm a-leavin' you today!
I'm leaving you if you don't calm down.
Simmer down, oh, you hear what I say?
Do you understand what I'm telling you to do?
Simmer simmer, a-that I'm leavin' you today!
I'm leaving you if you don't calm down.
Chicken merry, hawk deh near
When things seem good, danger may be lurking.
And when him deh near
You must beware, so
Be cautious when danger is near.
Simmer down, for the battle will be hotter;
Don't let your anger escalate the situation further.
Simmer down, and-a you won't get no supper.
Calm down, or you won't be fed.
Simmer down, and you know you bound to suffer
If you don't calm down, you'll face consequences.
Simmer down, simmer, simmer, simmer right down,
Calm down, relax, take it easy.
Simmer down, like you never did before!
Relax like you never have before.
Simmer down, oh, oh, oh!
Just calm down!
Simmer down, man, you hear what I say?
Do you hear what I'm telling you to do?
Simmer down, you lickin' too hot, so!
You're too angry, calm yourself.
Simmer down, and you know soon you'll get dropped, so!
If you don't calm down, you'll face consequences soon.
Simmer down, I want to simmer, simmer down!
I need you to calm down.
Simmer down, simmer down, simmer down!
Calm down, calm down, calm down!
Simmer down, simmer, simmer down!
Calm down, just relax.
Simmer down, oh, simmer, simmer down!
Calm down, relax yourself!
Simmer down, and you never did before.
Calm down like you never have before.
Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.,
Written by: BOB MARLEY
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@pas7aragg69
Simmer down, you lickin' too hot, so
Simmer down, soon you'll get dropped, so
Simmer down, can you hear what I say
Simmer down, that why won't you, why won't you, why won't you simmer down
Simmer down
Long time people dem used to say
What sweet nanny goat a go run him belly, so
Simmer down, oh control your temper
Simmer down, for the battle will be hotter
Simmer down, can you hear what I say
Simmer down, oh that I'm a leaving you today
Simmer down
Simmer down, oh you hear what I say
Simmer down, a that I'm leaving you today
Simmer down, can you hear what I say
Simmer down
Chicken Mary, hawk de near and when him de near
You must beware, so
Simmer down, oh control your temper
Simmer down, for the battle will be hotter
Simmer down, and you won't get no supper
Simmer down, and you know you bound to suffer
Simmer down, simmer, simmer, simmer right down
Simmer down, like you never did before
Simmer down, oh, oh, oh
Simmer down, can you hear what I say
Simmer down, you lickin' too hot so
Simmer down, and you know soon you'll get dropped, so
Simmer down, why won't you simmer, simmer down
Simmer down, simmer down, simmer down
Simmer down, simmer, simmer down
Simmer down, oh simmer, simmer down
Simmer down, like you never did before
@Jamaipanese
RIP Bunny. Now all the Wailers are gone but their music lives on 🇯🇲
@MarkT80014
Beverley Kelso (original member) is still living. She has lived in the US since the late 1970s. But yes, the three core members are all gone, as are other early members Cherry Smith and Junior Braithwaite.
@siggimaier6357
... Carlton Barrett and Earl Lindo from the Wailers are also gone.
@MarkT80014
@Siggi Maier Very true :(
@kermitrooseveltferkelroose9537
edward lewis isnt dead aka bob ...research it .....sad but true......
@adonaiyah2196
@Mark T ok but i think they meant original wailers
@IshOmar
Rest In Peace And Power Bunny Wailer And The Wailers Legends 🙏🏿❤️
@LexBundy
the music that three men have created together and on their own is legendary.. deep and thoughtful lyrics.. they forever live through their musically legacy and I am forever grateful to have experienced it
@park7854
man his voice gives me chills so wonderful
@nicksothep8472
This era Wailers is the definition of timeless.