Easy skanking (skankin’ it easy)
Easy skanking (skankin’ it slow)
Easy skanking (skankin’ it easy)
Easy skanking (skankin’ it slow)
Excuse me while I light my spliff; (spliff)
Good God, I gotta take a lift: (lift)
From reality I just can’t drift; (drift)
That’s why I am staying with this riff. (riff)
Take it easy (easy skankin’)
Lord, I take it easy! (easy skankin’)
Take it easy (easy skankin’)
Got to take it easy (easy skankin’)
See: we’re takin’ it easy (ooh-wah-da da-da)
We taking it slow, (ooh-wah-da da-da)
Takin’ it easy (easy)
Got to take it slow (slow-slow)
So take it easy (easy skankin’ – da-da-da-da-da-da)
Wo-oh, take it easy (easy skankin’)
Take it easy (easy skankin’ – da-da-da-da-da-da)
Take it easy. (easy skankin’)
Excuse me while I light my spliff; (spliff)
Oh, God, I gotta take a lift: (lift)
From reality I just can’t drift; (drift)
That’s why I am staying with this riff. (riff)
Take it easy (takin’ it easy)
Got to take it easy (takin’ it slow)
Take it easy (takin’ it easy)
Skanky, take it easy (takin’ it slow)
Tell you what:
Herb for my wine; (ooh-wa-da-da-da)
Honey for my strong drink; (ooh-wa-da-da-da)
Herb for my wine; (ooh-wa-da-da-da)
Honey for my strong drink
I shake it easy (takin’ it easy)
Skanky, take it easy (skankin’ it slow)
Take it (takin’ it easy) easy
Take it (skankin’ it slow) easy
Take it easy (takin’ it easy)
Oh-oh-ooh! (skankin’ it slow)
Little bit easier (takin’ it easy)
Skanky, take it easy (skankin’ it slow)
Take it easy! Take it easy! Take it easy!
Embracing Life’s Rhythm: The Message Behind “Easy Skanking”
“Easy Skanking” by Bob Marley radiates a mellow, feel-good vibe, inviting listeners to slow down and enjoy life’s simple pleasures. The lyrics encourage a relaxed approach to daily struggles, using skanking—a dance style integral to reggae—as a metaphor for taking things easy. Marley’s repeated reference to lighting a spliff and drifting from reality speaks to the song’s call for escape and finding peace amidst chaos. The mention of herb and honey for strong drink further underscores a desire for natural, joyful experiences. Ultimately, “Easy Skanking” is an anthem of laid-back resilience, championing positivity and self-care in the face of life’s demands.
Song Credits
- Artist: Bob Marley
- Songwriters: Bob Marley
- Release Year: 1978
- Label: Island Records