Small Axe (1973) - Bob Marley & The Wailers

“Small Axe” from Bob Marley & The Wailers’ 1973 album, Burnin’! Listen to the full album now on all major streaming and digital services at smarturl.it/BM_Burnin
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[@richardkwekuyorke7886]

One of Bob Marley’s finest

[@jambobwana6512]

"And who so ever digeth a pit shall fall in it!" That is Karma. As is "If you are the big tree, we are the small axe". I just wish the world worked more like Bob's music.

[@TheRoyalWe123]

It's the Bible

[@jdwest7425]

It does, trust me😂

[@timmyotoole9691]

I'm gonna write a comment here so everytime i come back to listen to the song, i will see this. And i just wanted to remind myself that I'm proud of myself, that I've come a long way, and I've a long way to go. I play Bob Marley to my magic mushrooms and to my canary. They love him too. I also wanted to thank the Lord for giving us the gift of Bob Marley. And to Thank the Lord for giving me the strength to overcome addiction and mental problems. Today I'm a different person. I'm training the body to fight, and I'm training my mind to be calm. Not easy but I'm a small axe ❤❤

[@kiahgray]

your an inspiration 💚💛❤️

[@timmyotoole9691]

@@kiahgray I wouldn't go that far. But thank you

[@yinkasotunde6597]

Nice courageous comment there bro. Keep going never give up that which doesn't kill you only makes you stronger Jah Bless

[@timmyotoole9691]

@@yinkasotunde6597 thanks you and amen. I got a 2 bronze medals at a Judo competition the weekend. I'm coming along nicely. Fighting all the way.

[@yinkasotunde6597]

@@timmyotoole9691 great 1 there, I always wished I was a martial artist but I never got there. But I have my ways of positive distraction I'm learning a new language now done over 50hrs of classes already so we are all just coping with life till the penny drops!! спасибо больше

[@MichaelSanchez-qz2ro]

EASILY one of The Wailers best song ever. Personally speaking this one and One Drop are my faves!

[@davidbeckman7925]

That's good taste in BM songs 🎶❤️‍🔥

[@emiliothepoet]

Yes! Incredible!

[@jessboomen]

Couldn’t agree more just heard this tonight cooking supper and thought “this is the perfect song”

[@Mr211083]

The story behind it makes it even better ... I absolutely love it

[@WhitLong-me6kr]

Easily one of the best songs ever ❤

[@henryhopkins1780]

I believe Bob is a prophet of jah,such a beautiful soul led by his grace

[@kaleahcollins4567]

He was and so was Michael Jackson funny story when Jackson family was in Jamaica during their Jackson 5 days Bob Marley hosted them and they stayed with him and his family there's plenty of pictures if you look it up you could tell a Michaels first album Bob's influence on him

[@TheTredoc]

Psalms 52. Bob Marley and the Wailers were Psalmists! Praises to the Most High God, Jah!!! One Luv ❤️!!!

[@brianstanbra9217]

David an Goliath, small axe big tree. If you've ever over come in life this is your tribute.

[@MojoRising-oi9ef]

This song is out of this world. What a sound and atmosphere. Pure genius 👌❤️💛💚

[@jmuhjacat7559]

The reason BMW and Bob Marley are eternally loved and played is because prophecy never fails. NEVER. These words could have been written yesterday. Don't ever believe the message is no longer valid.

[@Diana-qy4mc]

This is the best version

[@thomaspick4123]

The guitars are fantastic.

[@guerreropac]

@@thomaspick4123 those back up vox though

[@jackhayden5887]

How dare they take this off Spotify 😤😤 we need justice!!

[@DungenessCrab64]

I noticed this too! Any idea why?

[@jackhayden5887]

No clue, but it’s a crime against humanity and music

[@markmcgrath8051]

Who's Stotify Cheeky Cunts Gwan kidda

[@markmcgrath8051]

Coz it's a belter

[@jackhayden5887]

It’s fuckin backkkkk y’all. We did it

[@davyroger3773]

Love the philosophy in Bob's lyrics!

[@TheTredoc]

Psalms 52. They were all Psalmist! One Luv ❤️!!!

[@localafh]

The undisputed King of Reggae! He started the modern day Reggae Revolution. A true pioneer. ‘Love Always’ Acts 20:35

[@Ronaldo-xq3ue]

Eu tenho mostrado para vocês de todas as formas que fazendo este tipo de trabalho é necessário auxiliar os doentes como se nós estivéssemos doentes e sendo auxiliados por eles, recordando assim As Palavras do Senhor Jesus que disse: "Mas bem aventurada obra de Jah é dar a cura do que receber a cura".

[@michaelkelly4753]

Such deep meaningful lyrics!

[@yinkasotunde6597]

This is by far the nicest version of this song. Was Quite hard for me to find but finally im here. Thanks and praises to the Most High

[@You1uji]

FYI: This was a direct "Diss" song...to Lee 'Scratch' Perry....RIP to them both.

[@WILODSM]

All the versions are great but this is the one I put everyday!!!!! How great must have been listening to this while they were recording

[@guerreropac]

The OG one was my fave for many years until I heard this one, love it so much, those back up vocals melt me

[@CaptainChicco]

@@guerreropac I don't if it's Peter and Bunny but they were on fire

[@arjuna_dasa]

Yes it is peter and bunny. An upful heartfelt spiritful vocal harmony trio. Yes iya!

[@jdwest7425]

I believe the best version is with Peter, Bunny & Bob. I hate that it's the one album with Bunny, a true Rasta, in my opinion.

[@Zulu369]

Why boasteth thyself Oh, evil men Playing smart And not being clever? I said, you're working iniquity To achieve vanity (if a-so a-so) But the goodness of Jah, Jah I-dureth forever So if you are the big tree We are the small axe Ready to cut you down (well sharp) To cut you down These are the words Of my master, keep on tellin' me No weak heart Shall prosper And whosoever diggeth a pit Shall fall in it, fall in it And whosoever diggeth a pit Shall fall in it (fall in it) If you are the big tree, let me tell you that We are the small axe, sharp and ready Ready to cut you down (well sharp) To cut you down These are the words Of my master, tellin' me that No weak heart Shall prosper And whosoever diggeth a pit Shall fall in it, uh, bury in it And whosoever diggeth a pit Shall bury in it, uh (bury in it) If you are the big, big tree We are the small axe Ready to cut you down (well sharp) To cut you down If you are the big, big tree, let me tell you that We are the small axe Ready to cut you down (well sharp) To cut you down Sharpened

[@guerreropac]

one of the sickest rhythms ever

[@cherylrussell6904]

ALL THOSE BIG TREES WILL BE CHOP DOWN WITH THE SMALL AXES WHAT YOU SAY BOB BLESSING SIR BLESS YOU MAN BLESS YOU

[@johnnieridley2946]

I love. Every version of this song, but this one right here.The vocal articulation is out of this world ....he's clear as a rapper

[@Sandro-ck4pg]

Big tree , small axe. Words of da master.

[@spencerbyfield1490]

The Wailers at their absolute best 🇯🇲❤

[@knowingautomobile12]

My love fr anything bob marley, knows no end

[@susancollender6478]

My favorite Marley song

[@cardkalimero3191]

What a wonderful Sound ❤️

[@fluffyyork6911]

True words. I am a small axe. I wasn't even born. I always drawn to his music. "Well sharp".

[@kakakhodenn9128]

ORIGINAL great memories when that lp came out. bros and i would listen to it over and over again and daily, weekly especially on weekends. un4tunately, many of my bros hv passed 4 they were older than i... 🙏🏿🌼🙏🏿🌹🙏🏿

[@maximillianramirez1189]

His best music was with the Original Wailers, Tosh and Bunny 👍

[@vincelong3132]

Absolutely, truth brother!

[@kevinyoung7019]

I'm lucky I saw Peter in Houston in 1981 small venue ,best concert I ve ever been to,Blessings

[@jlaox1111]

Of course!!

[@dwaynegoloub4790]

Undoubtedly ROBERT NESTA MARLEY ( Bob Marley ) he is the best real legend your music live on the one and only king of reggae music

[@Deedee-ee1sg]

One of my all time favourite songs EVER. What a music legend and genius Bob Marley was. R.I.P

[@MrJob225]

"Playing smart and not being clever" All is said in this phrase.

[@thulanintunja3349]

The Wailers at their Wicked Best!

[@akainyahazannekofi]

Proverbs 26:27. Marley The Rabbi. The Pastor. The Sage!

[@Philinleshed]

Marley has an endless number of hits but Small Axe, Them Belly Full and Johnny Was are probably my top 3!

[@GarryShepherdDreamGazePostPunk]

Still total 🔥🔥🔥 ❤️ 💚 💛 Rest In Peace Eck Shepherd,🙏 miss you man, What a guy🔥🔥

[@user-vq4ib7bi4o]

One of the most beautiful song of SMALL AXE. BOB MARLEY 🇮🇩🇲🇱🇬🇼 My Favourite SONG🇬🇼🇲🇱🇮🇩😀😁💙💜🖤❤️🇧🇧🇭🇺🇬🇾🇮🇳🇨🇿🇯🇲🇫🇷🇩🇴🇧🇩

[@3747.]

No weapon shall prosper ye dopes 😂 love from Ireland 🇮🇪 and lots of love too ❤❤❤

[@taopaille-paille4992]

one of my favorite songs of all time

[@alialilo6139]

One of the best albums

[@royansolas5431]

J ex nzuh

[@royansolas5431]

Hshshshzhshdhsysys

[@BoneleCwala]

Lovely soul may not be forgotten

[@rubyrodstewart]

Here during the uprising of 2020. Here for this.

[@alexisf22]

Amen black people are fed up time to fight back

[@erndelacruz2]

All Power to The People ✊🏽✊🏽✊🏽

[@tjgreen1521]

❤ " And whoso ever diggeth them a pit SHALL fall in it!! ❤ it #digyourownhole!! ❤💛💚

[@MangoMousse888]

Come from the goodness of Jah! ❤️

[@dimakatsoleshilo7800]

Small axe, strong message

[@petrothorn2881]

I bought this cassette a long time ago.. Burnin' was the first of many Wailer memorabilia I own/owned

[@lisabiasiucci5514]

I am the small AXE

[@lormabaysah6592]

This is Robert Nester Marley. Very interesting song for the soul.

[@l.ronhubbard5445]

*Nesta. The entire song is composed of Bible verses. Mr. Marley is preaching to us!

[@l.ronhubbard5445]

For those with ears to hear him

[@michael5754]

And now I'm walking on SUNSHINE and don't it feel good? 💃💃💃❤️❤️❤️🔔🔔🔔.

[@Abel.1273]

Great phucking song! Love it!

[@Damiann2077]

My favorite song tied with African herbsman ❤

[@RichardAkin-dy8xh]

Legend,live on we miss you

[@user-iz9si9xb6q]

Mi love this Marley cause Nuff a these people feel like say is when u rich that makes u BLESS an the word's of the almighty says Love thy neighbour as yourself So any man that puts vanity infront humanity can't be bless

[@Mr.P-aka-Sterling]

STERLING.... BLESS ❤❤😮😊

[@SueLyons1]

' you are working in iniquity to achieve vanity ' #prophetsandangels

[@zzmichaelnuttall4665]

Perfect band this era imo

[@matthewdorset8826]

Bob Marley is extremely important and powerful!

[@jeaninereynolds5061]

Was

[@matthewdorset8826]

He is still extremely important and powerful. That is MY BELIEF!!!!!

[@matthewdorset8826]

Bob Marley will always be important and powerful.

[@kaecake9575]

Bob Marley was right about American Imperialism. "Concrete Jungle"

[@ritchyfox]

Hello to all the other small axe's out there. I am chopping away at the big tree.

[@bertypantiane9219]

Many people are doing bad things and the axe is only love 😊

[@equueen]

totally righteous

[@kevinkershaw1209]

Whosoever diggeth the pit shall fall in it!

[@tfking10]

forever music

[@LadyLegz35]

TUNE..Rewind selector ❤💛💚 🎶

[@judithsmith1354]

Living a life for my heavenly Father but love conscious music ❤

[@judithsmith1354]

Please say thanks to the individual for me thanks also for the gratitude of sharing this info blessed love

[@michael5754]

My MOTHER TAUGHT me when you tell just one LIE, you will have to tell a THOUSAND LIES Just To Cover just that one LIE you did tell. RIGHT? ✅✅✅✅✅✅✅ 💯💯💯💯💯💯💯 WOOF🐶. 💃💃💃💃💃💃💃 🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉.

[@sunmanpatoo]

HARÉ KṚṢṆA. May all evil be returned to the sender. Dig a grave for me? You must dig two! Chant down Babylon!

[@NIRVANAjagstang97]

It’s totally a religious song about choosing good over evil 🤘. Good always wins in the end remember that

[@oscarmweemba2595]

Indeed wise words, take it or leave it, long live Rastafarians.

[@ninjah3952]

TRADUCTION EN FR De quoi vous vantez-vous, ô hommes méchants Feignant l’intelligence que vous n’avez pas ? Je dis que vous œuvrez dans l’iniquité Pour assouvir des vanités Mais la bonté de Jah Jah dure à jamais Si vous êtes un gros arbre Nous sommes la petite hache Taillée pour vous abattre Bien affûtée pour vous abattre Voici les mots de mon maître Qui m’a enseigné Qu’aucun cœur faible ne peut prospérer Et quiconque creuse une fosse Tombera dedans Quiconque creuse une fosse Sera enseveli dedans Alors si vous êtes un gros arbre Nous sommes la petite hache Taillée pour vous abattre Bien affûtée pour vous abattre Et quiconque creuse une fosse Tombera dedans Quiconque creuse une fosse Sera enseveli dedans Alors si vous avez un gros arbre Nous avons la petite hache Taillée pour l’abattre Bien affûtée pour l’abattre

[@catherinemoore9534]

Excelente traduction. Bravo!

[@sebastiaomonte4936]

Amém 🙏

[@andresfloresmaihuire9839]

T hicistes una brother

[@lordegyiri4309]

We walk with God alone 🙌

[@loushands1960]

Believe it or not this me and my wife song.. my small axe🪶

[@JavierBobvio-ht2dw]

Amo a bob marley, larga vida al Rey ❤

[@anthonymangal8610]

So true brother Bob whosoever digeth a pit shall fall in it

[@Ernesto-pc2db]

Siempre vigente esta música hermosa... Hoy como más de una vez acompañandome en la vida... Larga vida al Rey

[@kellongriffith6723]

Respect to bob 👏 🙌 🙏

[@he-man6952]

Está va por ti piraña que Dios te acompañe en el cielo siempre fuiste un gran hermano ya nos veremos te quiero

[@eddiee6617]

under jah yahweh n the spirit well all be united one day,, nothingll stop if u just give love

[@kmhkmh-mm2ix]

Legado magnífico deixado pelo Rei do reggae

[@truthseeker9037]

Legend in making taught us so many great things..

[@ominus2338]

whosoever diggith a pit, shall fall in it

[@thesmithjs]

BoB got sold down the river... But i will always paddle up this stream...

[@jo-annlawrence]

Guess that's what Bob Marley and the wailers meant when they said small axe fall big tree in their song small 🪓😂

[@dovanscha]

Só te agradeço Marley

[@gilly2bad]

Boss tune!!

[@mamadouyasindiallo2031]

Diay love rvt

[@marjolijnpohl8635]

Smart.... met een oprecht hart.

[@kmhkmh-mm2ix]

Yes

[@user-lb8do4ew6k]

Well sharp

[@Matthew-rv7ux]

Well sharp 🗡️

[@mcalism]

Formative years great tune

[@monsieurchavez4337]

Merci

[@greeneyesp2039]

😂😂 I used to sing this to my kids ..😂😂 playin smart n not bein clever part ,... When they were up to lil schemes loool

[@riyadhrafique8377]

Between the original & the updated version from Burning (1973), the updated version is a little bit sweet- better orchestration!!! Remember, when Chris Blackwell signed The Wailers they were treated like a rock group- The Rolling Stones, The Beatles (1964-1970), The Byrds- "Turn, Turn, Turn"......Enjoy!!!! 🎼🎶 🎵

[@JORGELUIS-VIAJERO]

Una de mis mejores canciones 🇵🇪💚💛❤️🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@maximillianramirez1189]

Well sharp Peter Tosh

[@andresfloresmaihuire9839]

Saludos desd PERŮ q viva l marimba carajo

[@andresfloresmaihuire9839]

Q viva

[@lesoesdavida]

My favorite song, tanks 🙏💚

[@hkmusic9937]

small axe for the small axe label

[@nicolemacintyre-micallef3340]

🙏

[@michaelmafokata5035]

It reminds me of good old days @Nzhelele

[@michaelmarchese3567]

Jehovah-M'Kaddesh "The Lord Who Sanctifies"

[@user-gp9zw9ou7b]

0:30 0:32 my song to my greedy family

[@nothingnothing2886]

❤🙏💪✌🧘‍♀️🌻 #GodBlesseverybody&everything #Onelove #equality #JahLive #cometogether not #apart stand strong and remember who you came from #GodJahJesus we all have choices #mentel health & spirit ❤🙏✌🧘‍♀️🌻❤🙂