Baby We've Got A Date (Rock It Baby)
Bob Marley · Catch A Fire [1971]
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)
Bob Marley's 'Baby We've Got A Date (Rock It Baby)' serves as a vibrant, upbeat track from the 1971 album 'Catch A Fire.' Recorded during a pivotal period in his career, the song exemplifies the reggae genre's fusion of danceable rhythms and socially conscious themes. While often associated with romantic themes, the track reflects Marley's ability to blend personal expression with the broader cultural movements of Jamaica in the early 1970s. Its energetic delivery and catchy melody made it a staple on dance floors, showcasing the artist's skill in crafting music that was both accessible and deeply rooted in his identity. The recording stands as a testament to the era's sound, capturing the optimism and rhythm that defined Marley's early work before he became a global icon.