Eh-eh! Ooh, Lord
Eh-eh, mama, eh!
Get out on the floor
And you give me some-a more now
Get out on the floor, baby
Come on, give me some-a more now. Uh!
I’m in the groove
To give you some-a love-a now
I’m in the groove, baby
I’m gonna give you some-a love now
I go down, down, down, down
Down, down, down, down, down! (Eh, ooh, I like it)
Get down! (Eh-eh, baby, look g’yeah now!)
Reggae is on Broadway (where you take it?)
Reggae is on Broadway (good Lord)
Reggae is on Broadway (look g’yeah now!)
Reggae is on Broadway (give it to me baby!)
Reggae is on Broadway (where you take it?)
Reggae is on Broadway (ruba-ba-ba!)
Eh, ah!
[?] uh! Eh!
I’m in the mood
To give you some food now
Get on the floor, baby
I said you give me it once more now
I’m on the groove
To give you some-a good-a love
I’m on the mood, baby
I’m gonna give you, give you love now. Eh!
Down, down, down, down, (don’t [?] me)
Down, down (whoa!), down, down (take it or leave it, baby), down! (Eh-eh!)
Get down! (Eh! Baby!)
Reggae is on Broadway (Reggae is on Broadway!)
Reggae is on Broadway (can you hear me?)
Reggae is on Broadway (Reggae on Broadway!)
Reggae is on Broadway (I tell you)
Reggae is on Broadway
I say, Reggae is on Broadway
Uh-uh, good God!
Reggae is on Broadway
Reggae is on Broadway (Reggae on Broadway)
Reggae is on Broadway
Reggae is on Broadway (Reggae, reggae is on Broadway)
Reggae is on Broadway (yeh g’yeah!)
Reggae is on Broadway (Reggae on Broadway!)
Reggae is on Broadway
Reggae is on Broadway, (Reggae, reggae, reggae, reggae, reggae is on Broadway!)
Reggae is on Broadway
Reggae is on Broadway (good Lord)
Reggae is on Broadway (uh, I like it)
Reggae is on Broadway (Reggae on Broadway)
Reggae is on Broadway
Reggae is on Broadway, (Reggae, reggae is on Broadway!)
Reggae is on Broadway
Reggae is on Broadway
Reggae is on Broadway
Reggae is on Broadway
Reggae is on Broadway
Celebrating the Fusion: Reggae Takes the Spotlight
“Reggae On Broadway” by Bob Marley is a vibrant celebration of reggae’s power to transcend borders and genres. Through the repeated refrain, Marley proclaims that reggae has arrived on Broadway—a legendary symbol of mainstream entertainment. The lyrics are filled with infectious energy, urging listeners to get on the dance floor and immerse themselves in the groove. The song’s call-and-response style and playful improvisations reflect the communal joy of reggae music, while the references to love and rhythm highlight its universal appeal. Marley’s enthusiasm is palpable, inviting everyone to join in and witness reggae’s cultural rise.
Song Credits
Artist: Bob Marley
Songwriters: Bob Marley
Release Year: 1972
Label: JAD Records