Bam Bam
Toots & The Maytals Feat. Ben Harper Lyrics
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I want you to know that I am the man who
Fight for the right, not for the wrong
Going there, I'm growing there
Helping the weak against the strong
Soon you will find out the man I'm supposed to be
Help this man, don't trouble no man
But if you trouble that man it will bring a bam bam
What a bam bam
Bam bam
See that?
Bam bam
It will bring a bam bam
Can you see that?
Ah… (it will bring a bam bam)
What a bam bam (what a bam bam)
Can you see that? (what a bam bam)
Hear what I say (what a bam bam)
Yeah hey (what a bam bam)
(what a bam bam…)
This man, don't trouble no man
He know you go to nourish man
This man, don't trouble no man
This man is friend and is trying to trouble no man
That's if you trouble this man
It going to bring a bam bam
What a bam bam
Get a bam bam…
The lyrics to Toots & The Maytals's song Bam Bam convey a message of standing up for what is right and helping those in need. The singer declares himself as a man who fights for the right things and opposes wrongdoings. He expresses his willingness to help the weak against the strong, and in doing so, he is growing and developing as a person.
The lyrics also caution against causing harm to others, particularly the man the singer is trying to help. He urges listeners to lend a hand rather than trouble others, because if they trouble that man, it will bring a "bam bam." The repetition of "bam bam" emphasizes the sound of violence and the consequences of causing harm to others.
Throughout the song, Toots & The Maytals incorporate a blend of reggae, ska, and rocksteady music, creating a strong beat that mirrors the message of the lyrics. The song serves as a tribute to the power of community support and collaboration, emphasizing the need for people to work together to create a more just and equitable world.
Line by Line Meaning
I want you to know that I am the man who
I want you to understand that I am the type of man who
Fight for the right, not for the wrong
I stand up for what is right and just, not what is wrong
Going there, I'm growing there
As I journey through life, I am constantly growing and evolving
Helping the weak against the strong
One of my purposes in life is to assist the vulnerable and powerless against the dominant and mighty
Soon you will find out the man I'm supposed to be
You will eventually come to realize the true nature of my character
Help this man, don't trouble no man
Assist your fellow human being, and avoid causing anyone unnecessary discomfort
But if you trouble that man it will bring a bam bam
However, if you intentionally provoke that individual, you will meet with unwelcome and unpleasant consequences
What a bam bam
Such an occurrence would result in chaos and confusion
Bam bam
Chaos and confusion
See that?
Do you understand what I am saying?
It will bring a bam bam
There will be severe repercussions if you continue to cause trouble
Can you see that?
Do you comprehend the gravity of this situation?
This man, don't trouble no man
This particular individual is peaceful and does not seek to cause harm
He know you go to nourish man
He understands the importance of taking care of one another
This man, don't trouble no man
Again, he has no intention of causing anyone pain or suffering
This man is friend and is trying to trouble no man
He is a friend to all and seeks to maintain harmony and goodwill
That's if you trouble this man
However, if you antagonize this man
It going to bring a bam bam
You will experience an intense reaction and the situation will spiral out of control
Get a bam bam...
A chaotic and potentially dangerous situation
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: FREDERICK HIBBERT
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@hollyreble4613
Merci Mr Hibbert Rest in peace xx
@41681josh
Beautiful!
@atelierteatral
always love. miss this voice in the net world
@erikvanbeuzekom1250
Toots is the best
@martyleyeti
Bam Bam est dans la BO de Countryman. La scène est énormissime et le film est parfait. Ca méritait quelques Oscars, notamment pour la musique, mais il est passé sous les radars
@jafar4marva
Serene
@negusdawoo
Til forever
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