When the scheme of things is just too much
cause the man just doesn't understand -and -and
so all of your dreams
go up in flames it seems
and you are left with ashes of what could have been.
but I know a river where we can run run run
but I know a river where we can run run run
lay out naked in the sun
We can sit together by a tree
your hand in mine writing poetry
your hand in mine writing poetry
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Oh yeah, when the scheme of things is just too much
cause the man just doesn't understand -and -and
when all of your dreams
go up in flames it seems
and you are left with ashes of what could have been.
I know a river where we can run run run
I know a river where we can run run run
lay out naked in the sun
We can sit together by a tree
your hand in mine writing poetry
your hand in mine writing poetry
your hand in mine writing poetry....
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Author notes
* As part of the Carribean it is also known for Reggae and Calypso style music, with this in mind you can write song lyrics in either style.
Bob Marley - The Legend
Bob Marley (1945 - 1981) a Jamaican singer, guitarist, songwriter and pioneer of reggae music, together with his group the Wailers was largely responsible for the widespread popularity of reggae. Bob Marley still remains the worlds' most widely acclaimed reggae artist.
Bob Marley's musical career began in 1961 when he formed his first group The Rudeboys, which later became known as The Wailing Wailers. They eventually shortened the name to The Wailers. The Wailers consisted of Robert Nesta Marley, Peter Mackintosh and Neville Livingston, now known as Bob Marley, Peter Tosh and Bunny Wailer. Their first recordings were done in ska style.
By the late '60s, The Wailers were extremely popular in the Caribbean but were still unknown internationally. This all changed in 1972 with the recording of Catch A Fire, their first album.
Catch A Fire laid the foundation for reggae to become an international phenomenon and was the beginning of Bob Marley and the Wailers' trek to worldwide fame and recognition.
On May 11, 1981, at the height of his career, Bob Marley died
of cancer. A month before his untimely passing Bob Marley was
awarded Jamaica's Order of Merit, one of the nation's highest
honors in recognition of his outstanding contribution to the country's
culture. In the ensuing years, Bob Marley's music has continued to
increase in popularity.
I chose to be inspired by the GREAT
Bob Marley's song
"I Know A Place"
When the whole world lets you down
And there's nowhere for you to turn
Cause all of your best friends let you down-own-own
And you tried to accumulate
But the world is full of hate
So all of your best thoughts, just adrift through space
I know a place where we can carry on
I know a place where we can carry on
We can carry on, we can carry on
We can carry on, we can carry on
And this people like you, ooh people like me
People need to be free yeah
There's a place in the sun where there is love for everyone
Where we can be yeah
I know a place where we can carry on
I know a place where we can carry on
We can carry on, we can carry on
We can carry on, we can carry on
Yeah when the whole world lets you down
And there's nowhere for you to turn
Cause all of your best friends have a let you d-down, down-own-own
And you tried to accumulate
But the world is full of hate
So all of your best thoughts, just adrift through space
I know a place where we can carry on
I know a place where we can carry on
We can carry on, we can carry on
We can carry on, we can carry on
We can carry on, we can carry on
We can carry on, we can carry on...
Bob Marley image credit:
http://images.starpulse.com/Photos/Previews/Bob-Marley-in04.jpg
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A contest entry
- Tour De Monde - Stage 6 by Errant Panther.
300 points, ended October 7, 2008, 8 entries
Gold trophy winner
• next poem in this contest, remove from contest
Please tell me what you think
Comments
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I also like the effort that was put into this
and the history lesson that came with it.
wonderful work and thanks for joining in.
Warm thoughts.
Frozentearz -
wonderful tribute to a reggae legend and although I was unfamiliar with it before now what a cool song to use as inspiration.
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This is a wonderful tribute
I really like the way you have crafted such an amazing poem that is a celebration of everything Bob Marley was about - very insightful, and your auther notes were also a good read! I wish you the best in the contest
Keep writing
Polly
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good luck, great write
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Love it!!! Just Love It!!!
well done and good luck in the contest. Val
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awwwwwww, ty Elfin
that is so sweet of you 
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You are so talented Sis, I think I shall exit stage left now
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Talk about feeling the lovin' from this one
Beautifully penning as always!!!
Jazzy
ps. love the song choice too
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Such a warm and tropical wind of passion...I love this little song...you'll have to sing it when you come back to Colorado...wonderful, angel poet
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I'm so proud of you sis! Congrates on a beautifully weaved song here. Captivating lyrical piece indeed sweet sis! All the best within this contest!
Peace, Timothy
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awwwwwww, ty Sweet Bro. It was fun and your opinion means everything
Ty for your constant support
Sis
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this reminds me of City Walk at Universal in Orlando
Marley's place...and yes there was ganga in the bathroom
but this has that laid back beat and repetition that speaks the same but changes each time it is sung
I think you did this more than justice...in a tye dyed freedom singin' feel the love all over this place kinda way
peace baby
you rock
Muddy
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yay I got de gold mon
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I saw so many pics of him but I just loved that one
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sigh~
Thank you!
I feel much better I had fun so I was hoping it was okay ...
"in a tye dyed freedom singin' feel the love all over this place kinda way"
LMAO you crack me up
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