Mr. Brown [Original Vocal]
Bob Marley · Other Songs - Bob Marley
(Well, here he comes) In the top is
Three rows on top and two inside there
Oh, what a confusion! Ooh, yeah, yeah!
What a botheration! Ooh, now, now!
Who is Mr Brown? I want to know now!
He is nowhere to be found
From Mandeville to slide-a-ville, coffin runnin' around,
Upsetting, upsetting, upsetting the town,
Asking for Mr Brown
From Mandeville to slide-a-ville, coffin runnin' around,
Upsetting, upsetting, upsetting the town,
Asking for Mr Brown
I want to know who (is Mr Brown)?
Is Mr Brown controlled by remote?
Oh, calling duppy conqueror,
I'm the ghost-catcher!
This is your chance, oh big, big Bill bull-bucka,
Take your chance! Prove yourself! Oh, yeah!
Down in parade
People runnin' like a masquerade
The police make a raid,
But the people - oh, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah
They think it fade
What a thing in town
Crows chauffeur-driven around,
Skankin' as if they had never known
The man they call "Mr Brown"
I can tell you where he's from now
From Mandeville to slide-a-ville, coffin runnin' around,
Upsetting, upsetting, upsetting the town,
Asking for Mr Brown
From Mandeville to slide-a-ville
Mr. Brown [Original Vocal]
Bob Marley's 'Mr. Brown' stands as a poignant testament to the artist's enduring commitment to social justice and spiritual reflection. Recorded in Jamaica during the late 1970s, the track exemplifies the reggae genre's ability to blend rhythmic depth with profound lyrical content. The song explores themes of resilience and the search for identity, characteristic of Marley's broader body of work which often addressed the struggles of the working class and the quest for inner peace. As part of his extensive discography, the recording captures the raw energy and melodic sensibility that defined his era, influencing generations of musicians worldwide. The composition remains a staple in reggae anthologies, celebrated for its authentic voice and timeless message.