So much trouble in the world
So much trouble in the world
Bless my eyes this morning
Jah sun is on the rise once again
The way earthly thing’s are going
Anything can happen
You see men sailing on their ego trip
Blast off on their spaceship
Million miles from reality:
No care for you, no care for me
So much trouble in the world
So much trouble in the world
All you got to do: give a little (give a little)
Give a little (give a little), give a little (give a little)!
One more time, ye-ah! (give a little) Ye-ah! (give a little)
Ye-ah! (give a little) Yeah!
So you think you’ve found the solution
But it’s just another illusion!
(So before you check out this tide)
Don’t leave another cornerstone
Standing there behind, eh-eh-eh-eh!
We’ve got to face the day
(Ooh) Ooh-wee, come what may:
We the street people talkin’
Yeah, we the people strugglin’
Now they sitting on a time bomb; (Bomb-bomb-bomb! Bomb-bomb-bomb!)
Now I know the time has come: (Bomb-bomb-bomb! Bomb-bomb-bomb!)
What goes on up is coming on down, (Bomb-bomb-bomb! Bomb-bomb-bomb!)
Goes around and comes around. (Bomb-bomb-bomb! Bomb-bomb-bomb!)
So much trouble in the world
So much trouble in the world
So much trouble in the world
There is so much trouble (so much trouble in the world)
There is so much trouble
There is so much trouble (so much in the world)
There is so much trouble
There is so much trouble in the world (so much trouble in the world)
There is (so much in the world)
(So much trouble in the world)
Reflecting on Global Struggles
“So Much Trouble In The World” by Bob Marley is a profound anthem that captures the social and political turmoil of its time. Marley’s lyrics paint a vivid picture of widespread distress, urging listeners to confront the challenges facing humanity. The song channels a sense of urgency, as Marley observes the self-centeredness and illusions that distance people from reality and empathy. His call to “give a little” highlights the importance of small acts of kindness and collective responsibility in confronting global issues.
The Illusion of Solutions
Marley warns against superficial fixes, emphasizing that true change requires facing reality and not leaving unresolved problems behind. The metaphor of sitting on a “time bomb” reinforces the idea that ignoring troubles only causes them to escalate. Throughout, Marley’s voice represents the struggles of everyday people, making the song’s message both personal and universal.
Song Credits
Songwriter(s): Bob Marley
Release Year: 1979
Label: Island Records