Concret Jungle
Bob Marley · Other Songs - Bob Marley
(No sun will shine.)
The high yellow moon won't come out to play
(Won't come out to play.)
Darkness has covered my light (and has changed,)
And has changed my day into night
Now where is this love to be found, won't someone tell me?
'Cause life, sweet life, must be somewhere to be found, yeah
Instead of a concrete jungle where the livin' is hardest
Concrete jungle, oh man, you've got to do your best, yeah.
No chains around my feet, but I'm not free
I know I am bound here in captivity
And I've never known happiness, and I've never known sweetcaresses
Still, I be always laughing like a clown
Won't someone help me?
Cause, sweet life, I've, I've got to pick myself from off theground, yeah
In this here concrete jungle,
I say, what do you got for me now?
Concrete jungle, oh, why won't you let me be now?
I said life must be somewhere to be found, yeah
Instead of a concrete jungle, illusion, confusion
Concreate jungle, yeah
Concrete jungle, you name it, we got it, concrete jungle now
Concrete jungle, what do you got for me now
Concret Jungle
Bob Marley's "Concret Jungle" stands as a powerful testament to his ability to blend Rastafarian spirituality with gritty urban realism. Released during the height of his international career, the track captures the tension between the natural world and the encroaching concrete of city life, a theme central to his later work. The song reflects the artist's deep concern for social justice and the plight of the marginalized, delivered with his signature reggae rhythm and melodic vocal delivery. As part of his extensive discography, "Concret Jungle" exemplifies Marley's commitment to addressing contemporary issues through music, resonating with audiences who seek both lyrical depth and an authentic musical experience. It remains a defining piece in the canon of reggae, showcasing the artist's evolution from dancehall roots to a more mature, socially conscious sound.