Smile Jamaica
Bob Marley · Songs Of Freedom: Anniversary Edition [2006]
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' stands as a vibrant testament to the island's spirit, blending upbeat reggae rhythms with a message of joy and resilience. Recorded for the 'Songs Of Freedom: Anniversary Edition,' the track exemplifies Marley's ability to fuse political awareness with infectious danceable grooves. The song reflects the broader themes found in his discography, particularly those celebrating Rastafarian culture and the beauty of Jamaica, while maintaining the melodic sophistication characteristic of his later work. It serves as an enduring anthem that captures the optimism of the Caribbean, inviting listeners to embrace life's challenges with a smile. The recording showcases Marley's vocal prowess and the band's tight instrumentation, cementing its place in the canon of classic reggae music.