They just keep holdin’ me
A-won’t let go
Holdin’ me
Won’t let go
I need a hammer – a hammer – a hammer – a hammer
To hammer them down
I need a rammer – a rammer – a rammer – a rammer
To ram them down
They just keep teasin’ me
And, you know, they play like they don’t know
Provoking me
But this is all I know
I need a rammer – a rammer – a rammer – a rammer
To ram them down
I need a hammer – a hammer – a hammer – a hammer
To hammer them down
Oh, I need a rammer – a rammer – a rammer – a rammer
To ram-a them-a down
Oh, I need a hammer – a hammer – a hammer – a hammer
To hammer them down
Said, I need a rammer – a rammer – a rammer – a rammer
To ram-a them down
I need a hammer – a hammer – a hammer – a hammer
To hammer them down
Holdin’ me (ooh)
Won’t let go (ooh)
Holdin’ me (ooh)
Won’t let go (ooh)
I need a rammer – a rammer – a rammer – a rammer
To ram-a them down
I need a hammer – a hammer – a hammer – a hammer
To hammer them down
(I need a rammer)
I need a hammer – a hammer – a hammer – a hammer
To hammer them down
I need a rammer – a rammer – a rammer – a rammer
To ram them down
I need a hammer – a hammer – a hammer – a hammer
To hammer them down
I need a rammer – a rammer – a rammer – a rammer
To ram them down
Breaking Free: The Meaning Behind “Hammer”
“Hammer” by Bob Marley resonates with a spirit of resistance and perseverance. The repeated cries for a “hammer” and a “rammer” symbolize the urgent need for tools—both literal and metaphorical—to overcome oppression and break free from forces that restrain and provoke. The lyrics evoke a sense of being held back and teased, underscoring the emotional and societal pressures Marley faced. Through its hypnotic repetition, the song channels a universal desire for liberation and empowerment, making it both an anthem for personal struggle and a call to action against injustice.
Song Credits
- Artist: Bob Marley
- Songwriter: Bob Marley