Satisfy my soul – English Lyrics

• By: Bob Marley

Lyrics & Translation

Embark on a linguistic and cultural journey with Bob Marley's "Satisfy My Soul." This timeless reggae anthem offers a beautiful opportunity to learn the poetic and metaphorical language of Jamaican English. The song's seemingly simple lyrics about love and contentment are rich with deeper meanings and Rastafarian spiritual undertones, making it a special window into Marley's worldview and the heart of reggae music.

[English]

Oh, please, don't you rock my boat (don't rock my boat)

'Cause I don't want my boat to be rockin' (don't rock my boat)

Oh, please, don't you rock my boat (don't rock my boat)

'Cause I don't want my boat to be rockin' (don't rock my boat)

I'm telling you that, oh, oh-ooh, wo-o-wo

I like it - like it this (I like it like this, I like it like this)

So keep it steady, like this (I like it like this)

And you should know - you should know by now

I like it (I like it like this), I like it like this

(I like it like this, I like it like this)

I like it like this, ooh, yeah (I like it like this)

(Satisfy my soul) you satisfy my soul (satisfy my soul)

Whoa yeah - you satisfy my soul (satisfy my soul)

Every little action (satisfy my soul)

There's a reaction (satisfy my soul)

Oh, can't you see, what you've done for me, oh yeah

I'm happy inside, all, all of the time, whoa oh

When we (bend) bend a new corner

I feel like a (sweep) sweepstake winner

When I meet you around the corner ('round the corner)

You make me feel like a sweepstake winner

(A sweep - a sweepstake winner)

Whoa, child!

Can't you see? You must believe me!

Oh darling, darling, I'm calling, calling

Can't you see? Why won't you believe me?

Oh, darling, darling, I'm calling, calling

(Calling, calling, calling, calling)

When I meet you around the corner

Oh, I said, baby, never let me be a loner

And then you hold me tight, you make me feel alright

Yes, when you hold me tight, you made me feel alright

Whoa, honey, can't you see? Don't you believe me?

Oh, darling, darling, I'm callin', callin'

Can't you see? Why won't you believe me?

Oh, darling, darling, I'm callin', callin'

(Calling, calling, calling, calling)

Satisfy my soul, satisfy my soul

Satisfy my soul, satisfy my soul

That's all I want you to do (satisfy my soul)

That's all I'll take from you (satisfy my soul)

Satisfy my soul, satisfy my soul

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Key Vocabulary

Vocabulary	Meanings
rock /rɒk/ A2	verb - to move gently back and forth noun - a stone
boat /bəʊt/ A1	noun - a small vessel for travelling on water
steady /ˈstɛdi/ B1	adjective - firmly fixed in position; not likely to move or fall
satisfy /ˈsætɪsfaɪ/ B1	verb - to meet the expectations, needs, or desires of (someone)
soul /səʊl/ B1	noun - the spiritual or immaterial part of a human being or animal, regarded as immortal
action /ˈækʃən/ A2	noun - the fact or process of doing something, typically to achieve an aim
reaction /riˈækʃən/ B1	noun - an action performed or a feeling experienced in response to a situation or event
happy /ˈhæpi/ A1	adjective - feeling or showing pleasure or contentment
bend /bend/ B1	verb - to shape or force (something straight) into a curve or angle
corner /ˈkɔːrnər/ A2	noun - a place where two or more sides or edges meet
feel /fiːl/ A1	verb - be aware of (something) through touching
winner /ˈwɪnər/ A2	noun - a person or thing that wins something
believe /bɪˈliːv/ A2	verb - accept (something) as true; feel sure of the truth of
darling /ˈdɑːrlɪŋ/ A2	noun - a dearly loved person adjective - very much loved or liked
loner /ˈloʊnər/ B2	noun - a person who prefers not to associate with others

Key Grammar Structures

• I like it like this

  ➔ The phrase 'like this' is used to indicate a manner or way of doing something.

  ➔ It describes the manner in which the action is performed, emphasizing the way the subject prefers or enjoys.

• Keep it steady

  ➔ Imperative sentence using 'keep' + object + 'steady' to give a command or advice.

  ➔ It is giving a command to maintain a specific state of balance or steadiness.

• You should know by now

  ➔ Should + base verb to express advice, expectation, or obligation; 'by now' indicates that the expectation is already late or overdue.

  ➔ It indicates a suggestion or expectation that the listener already understands or should be aware of, given the current time.

• That's all I want you to do

  ➔ The phrase 'That's all I want you to do' is a declarative sentence emphasizing that only this action is required.

  ➔ It emphasizes that the only requirement or expectation from the listener is to perform the specified action.

• I feel like a sweepstake winner

  ➔ The phrase 'feel like' expresses a subjective sensation or impression, often using 'like' to compare to something familiar.

  ➔ It indicates the speaker's subjective feeling of happiness or excitement, comparing it to winning a prize.

• Won't you believe me?

  ➔ A question in negative interrogative form using 'won't' (will not) to ask for agreement or belief.

  ➔ It seeks confirmation or persuasion, asking the listener to believe or trust the speaker.