[MC Lyte:]
This struggle continues
This struggle continues
We jamming (Bob Marley, Bob Marley)
I want to jam it with you
We jamming (Bob Marley, Bob Marley)
I hope you like jamming too
[Bob Marley:]
There is no rules, there is no vows we could do it anyhow
I and I will see you through
Because everyday we pay the price, with a living sacrifice
Jamming until the jam is through
We jamming, to think that jamming was a thing of the past
We jamming and I hope the jam is gonna last
No bullet could stop us now, we neither beg nor we won’t bow
Neither can’t be bought nor sold
We all defend the right, Jah, Jah children must unite
Whose life is worth much more than gold
Holy Mount Zion
Holy Mount Zion
Jah sitteth in Mount Zion
And rules all creation
The mighty will try, the truth it cannot hide
To keep you satisfied
Love that does exist, is the one the Lord persist
So jam by my side
[MC Lyte:]
We jamming on the one for the daughters and sons
No the struggle is not over ’til the battle is won
Hip-Hop is life but it isn’t all to me now
Where will we be if they take our mic from we
Or better yet strip us from life itself
They done-done it before so I sit behind the door
Those that claim but don’t really know the game
Bob Marley, know the man behind the name (yeah!)
Holy Mount Zion
Holy Mount Zion
Jah sitteth in Mount Zion
And rules all creation
J-A double M-I-N
We be jamming from Brooklyn down to Kingston
We be jamming in the name of the lord, sweet Allah
Without the blessings from above I ‘naw be no rap star
Exodus when I bust
See the struggle I must
Realize it ain’t just
But what’s next
On the cusp all soldiers at war
Steadily ignored
Still we ain’t sure
What the battle is for
Years ago when we toured
Ready to explore
Entered through back doors
Treated like stink-manure
Spoke up for rights, we were cracked in the jaw
Elvis made a bundle while we remained poor (yes)
We remained poor
But we be jamming (yes)
[Bob Marley:]
I and I will see you through
[MC Lyte:]
We be jamming
Come a long way, but we still not there yet
[Bob Marley:]
I and I will see you through
[MC Lyte:]
The struggle continues
[Bob Marley:]
Jam’s about my pride and truth I cannot hide
To keep you satisfied
True love that now exist is the love I can’t resist
So jam by my side
We’re jamming (we’re jamming)
And we’re jamming in the name of the lord (in the name of the lord)
We’re jamming (we’re jamming)
We’re jamming right straight God (from God)
Holy mount Zion, we’re jamming right straight from God
Holy mount Zion, we’re jamming right straight from God
Holy mount Zion, we’re jamming right straight from God
Holy mount Zion, we’re jamming right straight from God
Yes, (Iya)
I and I will see you through
I and I will see you through
I and I will see you through
Holy Mount Zion
Holy Mount Zion
Jah sitteth in Mount Zion
And rules all creation
We jamming (Know the man behind the name)
Hope you like jamming too
Spreading Unity Through Rhythm
“Jammin’” is more than just a feel-good anthem—it’s a powerful proclamation of resilience, unity, and spiritual strength. Bob Marley’s lyrics, infused with hope, speak to the power of music as a tool for togetherness and resistance. He draws upon Rastafarian imagery, referencing Mount Zion as a symbol of divine support, while asserting that love and truth are forces that cannot be suppressed. The song’s recurring refrain, “I and I will see you through,” reinforces a message of collective perseverance and faith in the face of adversity.
Modern Voices and Continuing the Struggle
The collaboration with MC Lyte adds a fresh perspective, tying Marley’s message to the ongoing struggles faced by new generations. Her verses pay homage to Marley’s legacy and address contemporary issues, highlighting the enduring relevance of the fight for justice and equality. The blend of reggae and hip-hop reveals how Marley’s influence transcends genres, cultures, and eras, making “Jammin’” a timeless call to unity.
Song Credits
- Artist: Bob Marley (featuring MC Lyte)
- Songwriters: Bob Marley