Song Meanings and Facts

Song Meanings and Facts

Category: Bob Marley

Jamming

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“Jamming” by Bob Marley

In the most general sense the word “jamming”, when used in an entertainment context, points to the act of playing music and partying. And whereas it is definitely being used as so in this song,...

Waiting in Vain

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“Waiting in Vain” by Bob Marley

The full title of this song, as presented in the chorus, is “I don’t want to wait in vain for your love”. And that sentence does a pretty sound job of encapsulating what this narrative...

Exodus

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Bob Marley’s “Exodus” Lyrics Meaning

“Exodus” is not the type of word you hear on a daily basis. And when most people come across the term, their minds instantly and logically harp back to its most common usage, i.e....

Natural Mystic

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Bob Marley’s “Natural Mystic” Lyrics Meaning

In this classic reggae tune, Bob Marley seems to dealing with two different topics. One is Judgment Day as prophesied in the Bible, with Ras Bob, a known spiritualist, specifically referencing the “first trumpet”, an...

The album Uprising by Bob Marley.

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Meaning of “Zion Train” by Bob Marley

“Zion Train” is a song performed by Bob Marley and the Wailers. The lyrics of the song, which Marley wrote shortly before he died of cancer in 1981, center heavily on Marley’s Rastafarian beliefs....

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“One Love” by Bob Marley

“One Love” (also known as “One Love/People Get Ready”) is an iconic song by the late Jamaican reggae singer and songwriter Bob Marley. The lyrics mainly preach love and unity among the people of...

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Bob Marley’s “Redemption Song” Lyrics Meaning

Arguably more so than any other popular musician of the late-20th century, Bob Marley was perceived by his fans as being a prophet. And it is songs such as “Redemption Song” which helped him earn such...

“Stir It Up” by Bob Marley

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Meaning of “Stir It Up” by Bob Marley

In this post we shall take a look at some of the most interesting facts that you probably never knew about the hit song Stir It Up by reggae music legend Bob Marley. Being...

“Get Up, Stand Up” by Bob Marley

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Meaning of “Get Up, Stand Up” by Bob Marley

Get Up, Stand Up is a famous song by Bob Marley and the Wailers. Lyrically Get Up, Stand Up inspires listeners to stand up and fight for their rights. According to filmmaker and actress...