Smile Jamaica
Bob Marley · Kaya
Feeling now, feeling down
This feeling wouldn't leave me alone
Then I came, the one that said
Hey Dread, fly Natty Dread
And smile (In Jamaica)
Want you to smile (In Jamaica)
Get it to together right now (In Jamaica)
Get things together right now (In Jamaica)
Soulful town, roots people
Said I see that you're having fun
Rockin' to the roots man rocker
Oh island in the sun
Oh Oh (In Jamaica)
Want you get it together (In Jamaica)
Get this together right now (In Jamaica)
Get this together right now (In Jamaica)
Help the children, help them right
Oh lord help them decide
Cast away that evil spell
Throw some water in the well
Well well well well (In Jamaica)
C'mon and smile (In Jamaica)
Get things together right now (In Jamaica)
Get it together right now (In Jamaica)
Dry your tears, have no fears
Fly Natty Dread
Fly Natty Dread
Help, help, help us tonight
Cast away that evil spell
Throw some water in the well
Feeling now, feeling down
This feeling wouldn't leave me alone
Then it came, the one that said
Hey Dread, Fly Natty Dread
Dry your tears, have no fears
Fly Natty Dread
In Jamaica...
This feeling wouldn't leave me alone
Then I came, the one that said
Hey Dread, fly Natty Dread
And smile (In Jamaica)
Want you to smile (In Jamaica)
Get it to together right now (In Jamaica)
Get things together right now (In Jamaica)
Soulful town, roots people
Said I see that you're having fun
Rockin' to the roots man rocker
Oh island in the sun
Oh Oh (In Jamaica)
Want you get it together (In Jamaica)
Get this together right now (In Jamaica)
Get this together right now (In Jamaica)
Help the children, help them right
Oh lord help them decide
Cast away that evil spell
Throw some water in the well
Well well well well (In Jamaica)
C'mon and smile (In Jamaica)
Get things together right now (In Jamaica)
Get it together right now (In Jamaica)
Dry your tears, have no fears
Fly Natty Dread
Fly Natty Dread
Help, help, help us tonight
Cast away that evil spell
Throw some water in the well
Feeling now, feeling down
This feeling wouldn't leave me alone
Then it came, the one that said
Hey Dread, Fly Natty Dread
Dry your tears, have no fears
Fly Natty Dread
In Jamaica...
Smile Jamaica
Bob Marley's 'Smile Jamaica' serves as a vibrant anthem celebrating the island's spirit and resilience. Recorded for the 1978 album Kaya, the track exemplifies the reggae genre's fusion of rhythmic basslines and socially conscious messaging. The song encourages a positive outlook, urging listeners to embrace the beauty and warmth of Jamaica while maintaining a clear conscience. As part of Marley's broader catalog, it reflects his commitment to promoting unity and cultural pride through accessible, uplifting melodies that resonated globally. The recording captures the essence of the era, blending traditional sounds with modern production to create a timeless message of joy and hope.