No sun will shine in my day today
(No sun will shine)
The high yellow moon won’t come out to play
(That high yellow moon won’t come out to play)
I said darkness has covered my light (Darkness has covered my light)
And has changed my day into night, yeah (And has changed my day into night)
Where is the love to be found?
Won’t someone tell me?
‘Cause life (Sweet life)
Must be somewhere to be found (Has got to be, out there somewhere for me)
Instead of concrete jungle (Jungle, jungle, jungle)
Where the living is hardest (Concrete jungle)
Concrete jungle (Concrete jungle, jungle, jungle)
Man, you’ve got to do your best (Concrete jungle)
No chains around my feet but I’m not free
I know I am bound here in captivity
Yeah, now (Never know what happiness is)
I’ve never known happiness
I’ve never known what sweet caress is (Never know what sweet caress is)
Still, I’ll be always laughing like a clown
Won’t someone help me?
‘Cause I (Sweet life, has got to be)
I’ve got to pick myself from off the ground
(Out there somewhere for me)
In this here concrete jungle (Jungle, jungle, jungle)
I said, what do you got for me now (Concrete jungle)
Oh ! Concrete jungle (Concrete jungle, jungle, jungle)
Why won’t you let me be, now? (Concrete jungle)
I said that life (Sweet life)
It must be somewhere to be found (Has got to be out there somewhere for me)
Oh, instead of concrete jungle (Jungle, jungle, jungle)
Illusion (concrete, jungle !)
Confusion (Concrete, jungle !)
Eh ! Concrete jungle
You name it, you’ve got it in
Concrete jungle, now (Concrete jungle)
Eh ! Concrete jungle (Jungle, jungle, jungle)
What do you got for me, now?
A Portrait of Urban Struggle
“Concrete Jungle” by Bob Marley paints a vivid picture of struggle and alienation in the heart of the city. The lyrics evoke a sense of darkness and confinement, where the sun no longer shines and happiness feels out of reach. Marley uses the metaphor of a “concrete jungle” to highlight the harsh realities of life in an urban environment, where survival requires strength and resilience. The longing for freedom and love is palpable, as the protagonist wrestles with both physical and emotional captivity.
Searching for Light in the Darkness
Despite the bleak landscape, Marley’s words carry an undercurrent of hope. The recurring question—“Where is the love to be found?”—expresses a universal quest for meaning and connection amidst adversity. The song’s powerful imagery and soulful delivery invite listeners to empathize with those whose lives are shaped by hardship, yet who continue to seek light and laughter in the face of overwhelming odds.
Song Credits
- Artist: Bob Marley
- Songwriters: Bob Marley
- Release Year: 1973
- Label: Island Records