| Peter Tosh – Burial Lyrics | 14 years ago |
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casadejoyce- Clapton did do a version of burial along with Tosh's "What'cha Gonna Do?" both versions featured Peter on guitar and vocals! I can send you claptons version and let you decide :) I for one kinda dug what Clapton was doing in the mid 70's doing Reggae ( with the exception of his version of "I shot the sheriff"... to disco'y for my taste lol) just link me your email and I'll send both songs bless |
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| Peter Tosh – Fight Apatheid Lyrics | 15 years ago |
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just some facts about Tosh did you know that Tosh was the first musician to openly fight Apartheid? Reggae music brought down Apartheid, the music of Marley and Tosh help start the fire in the fight against Apartheid R.I.P. Peter Tosh |
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| Sublime – Boss DJ Lyrics | 15 years ago |
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this Bradley's take on the classic Marley/Wailers Tune "Do It Twice" |
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| Sublime – 89 Vision (Boxset version) Lyrics | 15 years ago |
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this version is a mix between the original warm-up outake and the version on "Pure Anus" they added organ and some echo/reverb for the Dub effect recently. |
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| Bob Marley and the Wailers – Punky Reggae Party Lyrics | 15 years ago |
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This song is about the marriage of Punk Rock and Reggae in London around 77-78 After the Assasination attempt on Bobs life, Bob went into exile in London and recorded "The Album Of The Century" EXODUS. During his stay in London Bob was introduced to the Thriving Punk Rock scene and good friend of Bob, Viv Goldman introduced Bob to The Clash's cover of Junior Murvins "Police and Thieves" and the Clash's song "White Man In Hammersmith Palais" Bob grew found of a couple of Punk groups including the Clash (Of course) The Slits, The Damned Hence the line "I'm saying the Wailers will be there The Damned, The Jam, The Clash Maytals will be there Dr. Feelgood too," Bob realised that Punks and Rasta's where not that different they were both fighting for a similar cause with a similar state of mind. "Rejected by society Mistreated with impunity Protected by my dignity I search for reality" |
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| Bob Marley and the Wailers – One Drop Lyrics | 15 years ago |
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Beautiful song indeed, this song is based on Carlton Barretts unique "One Drop" riddim This is from my fav Bob Marley and The Wailers album "Survival" Bobs most militant and spiritual album R.I.P. Robert Nesta Marley and Carlton Barrett |
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| Bob Marley and the Wailers – Rat Race Lyrics | 15 years ago |
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RO is completely right about the politricks and the just inhuman disrespect they have towards mankind. This song proves that Bob knew that the C.I.A. was watching him. The C.I.A. during that time was heavily active in the J.L.P. and was doing everything in their power to make sure Edward Seaga was going to get elected (even if it meant silencing Bob and any other opposing force) "Rasta Dont Work For No C.I.A." R.I.P. Robert Nesta Marley |
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| Bob Marley and the Wailers – Night Shift Lyrics | 15 years ago |
| This song is about when Bob moved with his mother to Delaware USA in the mid 60's and he was working in a car-factory. He worked the nightshift as you can see | |
| Bob Marley and the Wailers – Riding High Lyrics | 15 years ago |
| Gotta love this one because Bunny Wailer is the lead singer on this one with Bob and Peter on backing vocals. This was recorded at the late rocksteady era when Reggae was becoming its own sound. | |
| Bob Marley and the Wailers – So Much Things To Say Lyrics | 15 years ago |
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another masterpiece from the "Album of The Century" EXODUS everything about this song is perfect, from the beautiful melody that the Wailers put down to the conscious lyrics to Bobs flawless delivery. Bob was truly a man on a mission from above, R.I.P. Robert Nesta Marley |
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| The Clash – Ghetto Defendant Lyrics | 15 years ago |
| this song is about the C.I.A.'s involvement with the drug trade in the Ghetto's | |
| The Clash – Let's Go Crazy Lyrics | 15 years ago |
| I loved the Clash's take on Calypso and Carneval | |
| The Clash – Robber Dub Lyrics | 15 years ago |
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DREAD AT THE CONTROLS! R.I.P. Joe Strummer and Mikey Dread |
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| The Clash – The Crooked Beat Lyrics | 15 years ago |
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Sandinista is the best Clash Album EVER! its by far the most diverse album with plenty of punk/Dub/Reggae/Calypso/Funk/ and RAP! R.I.P. Joe Strummer and Mikey Dread |
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| The Clash – (White Man) In Hammersmith Palais Lyrics | 15 years ago |
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This song is about an infamous Reggae club in Brixton that "they"(The Clash and other punks) frequented and they where at first uneasy on being the only white guys there , then they were shocked that they were welcome with open arms :) R.I.P. Joe Strummer and Mikey Dread |
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| The Clash – The Magnificent Seven Lyrics | 15 years ago |
| The Clash where WAY AHEAD OF THEIR TIME, this song is cleary an early rap/funk song | |
| The Clash – Rudie Can't Fail Lyrics | 15 years ago |
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This song is referring to "Rude Boys and Rude Boy culture". In Jamaica the Rude Boys where Gansters that dressed in Zoot Suits and Pork Pie Hats during the ska/rocksteady era of the 60's, while a revival of the culture happened in the late 70's in Brixton due to the 2 Tone Movement and the "2nd Wave" of ska hit. |
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| The Clash – Revolution Rock Lyrics | 15 years ago |
| Ive always enjoyed The Clash's take on Reggae/Ska music | |
| The Clash – Police & Thieves Lyrics | 15 years ago |
| This actually a cover song By Junior Murvin. | |
| The Clash – One More Dub Lyrics | 15 years ago |
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Flyersfan said 'unneccesary song...what's the point of it?" Its called DUB for a reason, Dub is an instrumental remix with heavy reverb and delay. Mikey Dread did all the dubbing on this album too btw |
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| The Clash – Bankrobber Lyrics | 15 years ago |
| a bit of Trivia here, The Clash where originally going to do this in a typical punk style, then Mikey Dread said "Why don't you do it in a Reggae Riddim" and the rest is history! The Dub version is wicked too. | |
| Jimmy Cliff – The Harder They Come Lyrics | 15 years ago |
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"I'd rather be a free man in my grave, than to be a puppet or a slave" very powerful song |
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| Jimmy Cliff – Vietnam Lyrics | 15 years ago |
| Bob Dylan said this was "the best Protest song ever written" | |
| Bad Brains – I Luv I Jah Lyrics | 15 years ago |
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unity4peace is WAY OFF! Jah means "God" its mentioned in the Bible I love I Jah is Rasta Patois for saying "I love my God" Rasta are infamous for saying I instead "my" This song is about when "they"(Bad Brains) first became Rasta's (they lost abit of there fan base due to this) They say "gotta keep that P.M.A. ("Positive Mental Attitude"-"Think and Grow Rich") no matter what people say, or think about us. we still got that "P.M.A". |
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| Bob Marley and the Wailers – Zion Train Lyrics | 15 years ago |
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this song was written shortly before Bob's untimely passing. It has several meanings it can be interpreted as one of Bob's last messages to stay true to your faith no matter what happens and the Zion (Heaven) Train will come your way. |
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| Bob Marley and the Wailers – Time Will Tell Lyrics | 15 years ago |
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this song was written about the Assasination attempt on his life in 76, "Back them up, oh not the brothers,But the ones, who set them up" "Thinking your in heaven but your living in hell" he's talking about the political involvement and the guiltiness they should be feeling. "Oh children weep no more Oh my sycamore tree, saw the freedom tree" before the assasins rushed in, Rita was putting her kids in the car when the gunshots burst Rita was hit in the head and the kids where crying, Bob was in the kitchen eating fruit when the gunmen rushed in an opened fire during that moment bob saw the sycamore tree and made a break for it . R.I.P. Robert Nesta Marley |
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| Bob Marley and the Wailers – She's Gone Lyrics | 15 years ago |
| this song is about his breakup with Cindy Breakspear (Damians mother, "Miss Jamaica") it was recorded on the "Kaya" album a great album that shows his personal romantic side :) | |
| Bob Marley and the Wailers – Stop That Train Lyrics | 15 years ago |
| indeed this was written and sang by Peter Tosh, Bob and Bunny sang backing vocals on this track | |
| Bob Marley and the Wailers – Rebel Music (3 O'Clock Roadblock) Lyrics | 15 years ago |
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This song is about Jamaica's infamous Roadblocks to find and arrest people in possession of Herb. It was inspired by a time when Bob, Seeco Patterson and Lee Jaffe (the Harmonica player on this track and album) where caught up in a roadblock at 3 AM . Lee Jaffe took responsibility and went to jail while Bob and seeco got away. Lee Jaffe went to Jail in kingston (Lee Jaffe was an "Honorable member" of the wailers he was a white man from new york who met Bob and Peter and Traveled with them and help manage the band. He became a devout Rasta and produced/played on Bobs "Natty Dread" album and Peter Tosh's "Legalize It" you all should read Lee Jaffes coffee table book entitled "One Love" very good read if you want to hear the back story of "Natty Dread" and "Legalize It" and day to day life of Bob, Bunny and Peter |
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| Bob Marley and the Wailers – One Love Lyrics | 15 years ago |
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this song can be interpreted in MANY ways, but it makes me sick to see it dilluted by the mainstream (cough Converse shoe commercial) This song is SO much deeper than just "love all mankind" its a bit of religious meaning along with social awareness and a bit of Curtis Mayfield (lol) This song was orginally recorded with the Original wailing Wailers -(Bob,Bunny Peter) during the "Rocksteady" era of the late 60's with Bob and Peter both singing Lead! |
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| Bob Marley and the Wailers – Legalize Marijuana Lyrics | 15 years ago |
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THIS IS A PETER TOSH SONG! from his album "BUSH DOCTOR" its a continuation of "Legalize It" like a part 2 now all you know :) everybody here should listen to Peter Tosh |
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| Bob Marley and the Wailers – Ride Natty Ride Lyrics | 15 years ago |
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this song is about the Plight of The Rastaman, many have tried to stop the rasta man but to no avail. RIDE NATTY RIDE! R.I.P. Robert Nesta Marley |
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| Bob Marley and the Wailers – By the Rivers of Babylon Lyrics | 15 years ago |
| This is a MELODIANS song | |
| Peter Tosh – Lesson In my Life Lyrics | 15 years ago |
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This song is truly Tosh's "Redemption Song" he knew his time was near and knew how things would go down. "Be careful of my friends" Dennis Leppo a man Peter had befriended and was helping out was the only man that was caught in the Murder of Peter Tosh. I believe that it goes deeper than the "Robbery" Motive, on every gov't document given to Tosh was marked with a RED X . He was a marked man, But Peter never backed down he said "I know the truth cause offence, and Im willing to die for the Truth" R.I.P. Peter Tosh |
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| Peter Tosh – Stepping Razor Lyrics | 15 years ago |
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This was originally a Joe Higgs song,Its a about the "Rude Boy" mentality. Joe Higgs was not of great height hence "Don't watch my size" then comes the infamous line " Im Dangerous!" Gotta stay tuff in Kingston. Peter Tosh was often called "Steppin' Razor" due to his short temper, he recorded this version for the cult classic film "Rockers-Its Dangerous!" then released the song on his album "Equal Rights" (Great Album btw) R.I.P Peter Tosh and Joe Higgs |
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| Peter Tosh – Burial Lyrics | 15 years ago |
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You guys have it all wrong. This song is originally about a "Ganster" who refuses to go to a funeral when it was originally done by The Wailers(Bob,Bunny Peter). Peter Tosh re-wrote the song for "Legalize It" in 74 and added the line "This man and that man, they are the same man. You thought of this just as well, that the rich man's heaven is the poor man's hell." its not in anyway a shot at Bob, (Bob gave Peter Tosh the money and the wailers along with the I-Threes to record this album) The meaning of that line can be interpreted in many ways, The way I see it is Jamaica is the top tourist destination in the world where the rich dine, yet Jamaica is still a 3rd world country with staggering poverty and unemployment. |
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