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Hammer Lyrics

Holdin me, wont let go
Holdin me, wont let go

I need a hammer, a hammer, a hammer, a hammer, to hammer them down
I need a ramma, a ramma, a ramma, a ramma, to run them down.

They just keep teasing me, and you know that they act like theu dont know
Provoking me, but this is all I know

I need a hammer, a hammer, a hammer, a hammer, to hammer them down
I need a ramma, a ramma, a ramma, a ramma, to run them down.

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nicknock On Dec 31, 2006

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by 75_cent_piece

15y ago

One of the most underrated Marley songs. So simple, yet so much feeling. Obviously, someone or some group pissed him off and he took out his frustration by writing this song. Crank this one up and enjoy!

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by ComradeTmk 11y ago

so true, i just found this amazing song. the harmonies on this song are so cool.

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by daniil1142

5y ago

I think there are two meanings of this songs,it is can be song of a slave in captivity who wants to break free or it just a song about man who want to get away from people who pissed him off.

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