Crazy Baldheads
Bob Marley · Rastaman Vibration
We gonna chase those crazy
Baldheads out of town
Chase those crazy baldheads
Out of town
I and I build the cabin
I and I plant the corn
Didn't my people before me
Slave for this country
Now you look me with a scorn
Then you eat up all my corn
We gonna chase those crazy baldheads
Chase them crazy
Chase those crazy baldheads out of town
Build your penitentiary, we build your schools
Brainwash education to make us the fools
Hate is your reward for our love
Telling us of your God above
We gonna chase those crazy
Chase those crazy bunkheads
Chase those crazy baldheads out of town
Here comes the conman
Coming with his con plan
We won't take no bribe, we got to stay alive
We gonna chase those crazy
Chase those crazy baldheads
Chase those crazy baldheads out of town
About Crazy Baldheads
Bob Marley's "Crazy Baldheads" stands as a vibrant testament to his mastery of reggae rhythm and social commentary. Released on the 1978 album *Rastaman Vibration*, the track showcases Marley's ability to blend playful energy with sharp observations on human vanity and societal norms. The song features a distinctive, upbeat tempo that contrasts with its lyrical focus on the absurdity of physical appearance, a recurring theme in Marley's broader body of work that often highlighted the folly of materialism and ego. As part of the *Rastaman Vibration* catalogue, the recording exemplifies the Jamaican sound's evolution during the late 1970s, characterized by intricate steel drum arrangements and Marley's signature vocal delivery. The track remains a significant song in his discography, reflecting his commitment to addressing everyday life through music while maintaining the infectious groove that defined his career. It serves as a reminder of Marley's talent for finding humor and depth within the mundane, reinforcing his status as a global icon who used his platform to speak truth to power through accessible, rhythmic storytelling.