Give thanks and praises to the Most-High (Jah!)
Give thanks and praises so high (so high)
He will not deceive us my brethren
He will only lead us again (again):
Oh, take that veil from off of your eyes
Look into the future of realize
Noah had three sons, Ham, Shem and Japheth (Ham, Shem and Japheth)
And in Ham is known to be the Prophet
Glory to Jah, the Prophet is come (through all these ages)
Glory to Jah, the Prophet has come (through all these stages)
When my soul was hurtin’ deep within
And I’m worrying to be free, desperately, yeah
So guide and protect I’n’I, O Jah – Jah
Through all these ages
Guide and protect I’n’I, O Jah – Jah
Through all these stages
Rastafari is his Name (Jah!) –
Rastafari is his Name (Jah!)
If Jah didn’t love I (love I)
If I didn’t love I (love I)
If Jah didn’t love I (love I)
If I didn’t love I
Would I be around today?
Would I be around to say:
Give thanks and praises, give thanks and praises
Give thanks and praises, give thanks and praises
Give thanks and praises, give thanks and praises
The Message of Gratitude and Faith
“Give Thanks And Praises” by Bob Marley is a stirring anthem of gratitude, spiritual consciousness, and unwavering faith. Marley implores listeners to lift their hearts in thankfulness to the Most High, emphasizing a deep relationship with Jah (God) and the Rastafari faith. The lyrics reference biblical figures and stories, underscoring a sense of spiritual lineage and divine guidance. Through lines about removing the “veil” and looking to the future, Marley encourages self-awareness and spiritual awakening. The song’s repetition of gratitude serves as a reminder that, despite life’s hardships and uncertainties, faith and love shall guide and protect us through all stages.
Song Credits
- Artist: Bob Marley
- Songwriter: Bob Marley
- Release Year: 1983
- Label: Tuff Gong / Island Records