Baby We've Got a Date (Rock It Baby)
Bob Marley · Catch a Fire
Oh, baby, baby don't you be late! Oh, baby!
I'll meet you at your hosue at a quarter to eight
Oh, darlin', baby, baby, just you have some faith!
I promise you we're gonna
Rock it baby, rock it baby, tonight,
Rock it baby, rock it baby, tonight,
Gonna rock it baby, rock it baby, tonight,
Baby rock it baby, rock it baby, tonight!
Oh, we walk through the pale moonlight,
With our love that is right
Oh, my, my, my yeah!
Oh, so happy we will be
Sharing the love that is free!
Got to get together, babe, tonight,
Say we got to get together baby, tonight,
Say we got to get together baby, tonight,
Got to get together, babe, tonight!
Baby, we've got a dtae, don't you remember?
Baby, baby, don't you be late! Please don't forget
I'll meet you at your house at a quarter to eight
Oh, baby!
Baby, baby, just you have some faith! Wo, now!
Say we gonna
Rock it baby, rock it baby, tonight,
Say we rock it baby, rock it baby, tongiht,
We gonna rock it baby, rock it baby, tonight
Say we got to get together babe, tonight!
Say we got to get together, babe, tonight
We gonna rock it baby, rock it baby, tonight,
Say we rock it baby, rock it baby, tonight,
Say we got to get together babe, tonight!
Say we got to get together, babe, tonight
Say we got to get together babe, tonight, Are you sure...?
Say we got to get together, babe, tonight!
Rock it baby, rock it baby, tonight,
Rock it baby, rock it baby, tonight,
Gonna rock it baby, rock it baby, tonight
Rock it baby, rock it baby, tonight,
Got to get together, babe, tonight,
Got to get together, babe, tonight,
Say we got to get together, babe, tonight,
Got to get together babe, tonight!
Baby We've Got a Date (Rock It Baby)
Recorded on Bob Marley's 1973 album Catch a Fire, this track exemplifies the reggae sound that would define his career. The song features a driving rhythm and Marley's characteristic vocal delivery, blending themes of romance with the upbeat energy typical of the genre during Jamaica's musical golden age. Released alongside other seminal works like 'Trench Town Rock' and 'Get Up, Stand Up,' it helped introduce international audiences to the distinctive sound of reggae. The recording captures the raw, organic feel of early island music, showcasing Marley's ability to craft infectious melodies that resonate across generations. As a staple of his discography, the song remains a powerful representation of the era's cultural vibrancy and musical innovation.