About The Song
“One Love” is a reggae song by Bob Marley and the Wailers, released in 1965. Here are the details:
Title: One Love
Artists: Bob Marley & The Wailers
Album: Exodus (1977)
Genre: Reggae
Release Date: 1965 (initial release as “One Love/People Get Ready”), 1977 (featured on the album Exodus)
Songwriters: Bob Marley, Curtis Mayfield
Key Themes: “One Love” is a reggae anthem that promotes unity, love, and social harmony. The lyrics emphasize the power of love to overcome divisions and promote peace. The song also incorporates a part of Curtis Mayfield’s “People Get Ready,” adding a soulful and uplifting dimension to the message.
Musical Style: The song is a quintessential reggae track, featuring the distinctive offbeat rhythm, infectious melodies, and Bob Marley’s soulful vocals. The musical arrangement showcases the use of skanking guitar patterns, a prominent bassline, and the Wailers’ harmonious backing vocals. “One Love” is recognized for its feel-good and optimistic sound.
Cultural Impact: “One Love” has become one of Bob Marley’s most iconic and celebrated songs. It played a significant role in introducing reggae music to a global audience. The song’s positive message of love and unity resonated with listeners and contributed to its enduring popularity.
Legacy: The song is often regarded as a reggae anthem and has been covered and sampled by numerous artists across various genres. It is frequently featured in compilations of Bob Marley’s greatest hits and is a staple in reggae playlists. The timeless message of “One Love” continues to inspire and has solidified its place as a classic in the world of music.
“One Love” not only reflects Bob Marley’s musical prowess but also his commitment to spreading messages of love, unity, and social consciousness through his music. The song remains a symbol of reggae’s universal appeal and the enduring influence of Bob Marley as a cultural and musical icon.
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Lyrics
“One Love”
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One love! One heart!
Let’s get together and feel alright
Hear the children crying (One love!)
Hear the children crying (One heart!)
Saying, “Give thanks and praise to the Lord and I will feel alright.”
Saying, “Let’s get together and feel alright.” Wo wo-wo wo-wo!Let them all pass all their dirty remarks (One love!)
There is one question I’d really love to ask (One heart!)
Is there a place for the hopeless sinner
Who has hurt all mankind just to save his own beliefs?
One love! What about the one heart? One heart!
What about the—Let’s get together and feel alright
As it was in the beginning (One love!)
So shall it be in the end (One heart!)
Alright!
Give thanks and praise to the Lord and I will feel alright
Let’s get together and feel alright
One more thing!
Let’s get together to fight this holy Armageddon (One love!)
So when the man comes there will be no, no doom (one song!)
Have pity on those whose chances grows thinner
There is no hiding place from the Father of Creation
Singing!
One love! What about the one heart? One heart!
What about the—Let’s all get together and feel alright
I’m pleading to mankind! (One love!)
Oh, Lord! (One heart) Wo-ooh
Give thanks and praise to the Lord and I will feel alright
Let’s get together and feel alright
Give thanks and praise to the Lord and I will feel alright
Let’s get together and feel alright