Bam Bam
Toots & The Maytals Feat. Ben Harper Lyrics


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Ah…

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…

Overall Meaning

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

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Comments from YouTube:

@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

@reggaerootsvinylslolo7892

💚💛❤️

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