Wake up and
Wake up and
Wake up and turn I loose
For the rain is falling
Got to have kaya now
Got to have kaya now
Got to have kaya now
For the rain is falling
I’m so high, I even touch the sky
Above the falling rain
I feel so good in my neighbourhood, so
Here I come again
Got to have kaya now
Got to have kaya now
Got to have kaya now
For the rain is falling
I’m so high, I even touch the sky
Above the falling rain
I feel so good in my neighbourhood, so
Here I come again
Got to have kaya now
Got to have kaya now
Got to have kaya now
For the rain is falling
Get up and turn I loose
Wake up and turn I loose
Wake up and turn I loose
For the rain is falling
Kaya man, kaya man
Got to have kaya now
For the rain is, rain is falling
Wake up and turn I loose
Wake up and turn I loose
Finding Solace in the Storm
Bob Marley’s “Kaya” is a celebration of seeking comfort and upliftment in the face of life’s challenges. The repeating phrase “got to have kaya now” is both a literal and metaphorical call for relief, with “kaya” commonly understood as a reference to marijuana, which Marley often associated with spiritual peace and healing. The rain symbolizes both adversity and renewal, while Marley’s declaration of feeling “so high” and “touch[ing] the sky” reflects a sense of transcendence above everyday struggles. The easy, repetitive structure of the lyrics enhances the song’s meditative and soothing quality, echoing reggae’s laid-back rhythms and Marley’s signature optimism.
Song Credits
Songwriter: Bob Marley
Release Year: 1978
Label: Island Records