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 ❤❤
@@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
“Playing smart and not being clever! You’re working iniquity to achieve vanity!” Be wise my brothers and sisters, there are many narcissists and psychopaths deceiving you! The devil disguises as an angel of light. 🙏. Have a good day yall!
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
This is cool but the OG has a more mystical quality to me. Perry’s magic is there. Reminiscent of Heart of the Congos. I believe it’s the way he presses the tracks into each other, it creates something ‘other’ about them. ‘Mind-boggling tales from the time include Perry blowing marijuana smoke into the master tapes or spraying them with blood and urine to achieve a certain…’ quote from an article.
"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.
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".
This song is so good! The first time I heard Bob Marley I was living in Montreal my big brother brought it home. I put it on the record player and never took it off!
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
@ Definitely a studio One diss and specifically Lee Scratch Perry…key lines such as “you working iniquity to achieve vanity” (Lee was a science man and believed in Obeah spells and the like). Additionally, “who so ever diggeth a pit shall fall in it” is a double entendre…it’s the obvious Jamaican proverb but also Lee Perry used to literally dig a pit say chants and burry the masters reels. This warmth and condensation and humidity would warp the tapes just enough to create a unique signature sound nobody else could get. They were both geniuses in their own right but once the bad blood was spilled never got alone. We are all richer for having their contributions to music!
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... 🙏🏿🌼🙏🏿🌹🙏🏿
Why boasteth thyself Oh, he-vil man Playing smart And not being clever, oh, no I said you're working iniquity To achieve vanity, yeah, if a-so a-so But the goodness of Jah-Jah I-dureth for-i-ver If you are the big tree We are the small axe Sharpened to cut you down (Well sharp) Ready to cut you down, oh, yeah These are the words Of my master, keep on telling me, oh No weak heart shall prosper, oh, no, they can't, eh, eh Whosoever diggeth a pit, Lord Shall fall in it, shall fall in it Whosoever diggeth a pit Shall bury in it, shall bury in it If you are the big tree We are the small axe Sharpened to cut you down Ready to cut you down Eh, whosoever diggeth a pit Shall fall in it, fall in it, eh Whosoever diggeth a pit Shall bury in it, shall bury in it If you have a big tree We have a small axe Ready to cut you down (Well sharp) Sharpened to cut you down, oh If you are the big tree, let me tell you this We are the small axe Ready to cut you down (Well sharp) Sharpened to cut you down If you are the big tree We are the small axe
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.
The song was written in response to the concentration of power in the Jamaican music industry at the time, which was held by a few people, including Coxsone Dodd, Duke Reid, and Prince Buster. The song's title comes from an African proverb that was popularised by the song.
Anyone that’s not listened to the original 1970 version needs to! Produced by Perry. Much more powerful in my opinion. You can tell from the first few bars alone.
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
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 ❤❤
your an inspiration 💚💛❤️
@@babblebunny I wouldn't go that far. But thank you
Nice courageous comment there bro. Keep going never give up that which doesn't kill you only makes you stronger Jah Bless
@@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.
@@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
“Playing smart and not being clever!
You’re working iniquity to achieve vanity!”
Be wise my brothers and sisters, there are many narcissists and psychopaths deceiving you!
The devil disguises as an angel of light.
🙏.
Have a good day yall!
EASILY one of The Wailers best song ever. Personally speaking this one and One Drop are my faves!
That's good taste in BM songs 🎶❤️🔥
Yes! Incredible!
Couldn’t agree more just heard this tonight cooking supper and thought “this is the perfect song”
The story behind it makes it even better ... I absolutely love it
Easily one of the best songs ever ❤
I believe Bob is a prophet of jah,such a beautiful soul led by his grace
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
As prophets go.... Bob absolutely is a prophet. He was Godsend no question about it!
He is a rainbow
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
The OG one was my fave for many years until I heard this one, love it so much, those back up vocals melt me
@@guerreropac I don't if it's Peter and Bunny but they were on fire
Yes it is peter and bunny. An upful heartfelt spiritful vocal harmony trio. Yes iya!
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.
This is cool but the OG has a more mystical quality to me. Perry’s magic is there. Reminiscent of Heart of the Congos. I believe it’s the way he presses the tracks into each other, it creates something ‘other’ about them. ‘Mind-boggling tales from the time include Perry blowing marijuana smoke into the master tapes or spraying them with blood and urine to achieve a certain…’ quote from an article.
Psalms 52. Bob Marley and the Wailers were Psalmists! Praises to the Most High God, Jah!!! One Luv ❤️!!!
Thank you for putting this Scripture down. It was a blessing! God bless you, Tredoc.
@@marymilligan2330 Yeahman! Blessings to you from the Most High God! One Luv ❤️!!!
"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.
It's the Bible
It does, trust me😂
no doubt!!
❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤
It does, work like that. It's just that things take time. There will be right judgment.
David an Goliath, small axe big tree. If you've ever over come in life this is your tribute.
The undisputed King of Reggae! He started the modern day Reggae Revolution. A true pioneer. ‘Love Always’ Acts 20:35
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".
One of Bob Marley’s finest
Think you mean, the Wailers finest
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
This is the best version
The guitars are fantastic.
@@thomaspick4123 those back up vox though
Love the philosophy in Bob's lyrics!
Psalms 52. They were all Psalmist! One Luv ❤️!!!
ALL THOSE BIG TREES WILL BE CHOP DOWN WITH THE SMALL AXES WHAT YOU SAY BOB BLESSING SIR BLESS YOU MAN BLESS YOU
The Wailers at their Wicked Best!
How dare they take this off Spotify 😤😤 we need justice!!
I noticed this too! Any idea why?
No clue, but it’s a crime against humanity and music
Who's Stotify Cheeky Cunts Gwan kidda
Coz it's a belter
It’s fuckin backkkkk y’all. We did it
Such deep meaningful lyrics!
one of the sickest rhythms ever
I needed this song today.
RIP democracy
The Wailers at their absolute best 🇯🇲❤
This song is so good! The first time I heard Bob Marley I was living in Montreal my big brother brought it home. I put it on the record player and never took it off!
Very nice song from king Bob. Mozambique. Cabo Delgado
We are small axe
Ready at the roots!
Praise Jesus!!
Big tree , small axe. Words of da master.
True words. I am a small axe. I wasn't even born. I always drawn to his music. "Well sharp".
Lovely soul may not be forgotten
What a wonderful Sound ❤️
This song is out of this world. What a sound and atmosphere. Pure genius 👌❤️💛💚
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
شكرا
I bought this cassette a long time ago.. Burnin' was the first of many Wailer memorabilia I own/owned
One of the best albums
J ex nzuh
Hshshshzhshdhsysys
FYI: This was a direct "Diss" song...to Lee 'Scratch' Perry....RIP to them both.
It was actually a diss to studio one, treasure isle and prince buster. Lee Scratch Perry produced the track.
@ Definitely a studio One diss and specifically Lee Scratch Perry…key lines such as “you working iniquity to achieve vanity” (Lee was a science man and believed in Obeah spells and the like). Additionally, “who so ever diggeth a pit shall fall in it” is a double entendre…it’s the obvious Jamaican proverb but also Lee Perry used to literally dig a pit say chants and burry the masters reels. This warmth and condensation and humidity would warp the tapes just enough to create a unique signature sound nobody else could get. They were both geniuses in their own right but once the bad blood was spilled never got alone. We are all richer for having their contributions to music!
@@You1uji if that's real that's super interesting. is there a specific documentary or something that talks about lee perry in detail like this?
@@user-DeadSelf Did you ever found out?
@@You1uji but first version of this song was recorded for Scratch. Perry even claimed once that he wrote it (which wasn't true...)
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
One of my all time favourite songs EVER. What a music legend and genius Bob Marley was.
R.I.P
one of my favorite songs of all time
My favorite Marley song
Marley has an endless number of hits but Small Axe, Them Belly Full and Johnny Was are probably my top 3!
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...
🙏🏿🌼🙏🏿🌹🙏🏿
All Glory and Praise to the Mighty One! Bob Marley had the spirit.
One of the most beautiful song of SMALL AXE. BOB MARLEY 🇮🇩🇲🇱🇬🇼 My Favourite SONG🇬🇼🇲🇱🇮🇩😀😁💙💜🖤❤️🇧🇧🇭🇺🇬🇾🇮🇳🇨🇿🇯🇲🇫🇷🇩🇴🇧🇩
Small axe, strong message
Undoubtedly ROBERT NESTA MARLEY ( Bob Marley ) he is the best real legend your music live on the one and only king of reggae music
Why boasteth thyself
Oh, he-vil man
Playing smart
And not being clever, oh, no
I said you're working iniquity
To achieve vanity, yeah, if a-so a-so
But the goodness of Jah-Jah
I-dureth for-i-ver
If you are the big tree
We are the small axe
Sharpened to cut you down (Well sharp)
Ready to cut you down, oh, yeah
These are the words
Of my master, keep on telling me, oh
No weak heart shall prosper, oh, no, they can't, eh, eh
Whosoever diggeth a pit, Lord
Shall fall in it, shall fall in it
Whosoever diggeth a pit
Shall bury in it, shall bury in it
If you are the big tree
We are the small axe
Sharpened to cut you down
Ready to cut you down
Eh, whosoever diggeth a pit
Shall fall in it, fall in it, eh
Whosoever diggeth a pit
Shall bury in it, shall bury in it
If you have a big tree
We have a small axe
Ready to cut you down (Well sharp)
Sharpened to cut you down, oh
If you are the big tree, let me tell you this
We are the small axe
Ready to cut you down (Well sharp)
Sharpened to cut you down
If you are the big tree
We are the small axe
Still total 🔥🔥🔥 ❤️ 💚 💛
Rest In Peace Eck Shepherd,🙏 miss you man,
What a guy🔥🔥
Here during the uprising of 2020.
Here for this.
Amen black people are fed up time to fight back
All Power to The People ✊🏽✊🏽✊🏽
Come from the goodness of Jah! ❤️
"Playing smart and not being clever" All is said in this phrase.
Bob Marley is extremely important and powerful!
Was
He is still extremely important and powerful. That is MY BELIEF!!!!!
Bob Marley will always be important and powerful.
Bob Marley was right about American Imperialism.
"Concrete Jungle"
We walk with God alone 🙌
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.
Perfect band this era imo
I hope they play Bob Marley in heaven.
I am the small AXE
one of the best
Legend,live on we miss you
Big up Peter Tosh
Big up Bob Marley
Big up bunny wailer
Jah love endureth forever
Living a life for my heavenly Father but love conscious music ❤
Please say thanks to the individual for me thanks also for the gratitude of sharing this info blessed love
My love fr anything bob marley, knows no end
Love the.. complimentary.. sweet melodies ❤
Great phucking song! Love it!
Best of Bob Marley song so far, I always enjoyed
forever music
❤ " And whoso ever diggeth them a pit SHALL fall in it!! ❤ it #digyourownhole!! ❤💛💚
Siempre vigente esta música hermosa... Hoy como más de una vez acompañandome en la vida... Larga vida al Rey
No weapon shall prosper ye dopes 😂 love from Ireland 🇮🇪 and lots of love too ❤❤❤
Anyone here in 2025?
Yeah
17/1/25 Today Rastafari
Present ❤
Me 😉
🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽
Amo a bob marley, larga vida al Rey ❤
This song literally gives me goosebumps.
❤️💛🖤💚
My favorite song tied with African herbsman ❤
Conscious music, one love 💕.
Legend in making taught us so many great things..
No weak heart shall prospered
Formative years great tune
Greatest masterpiece
Legado magnífico deixado pelo Rei do reggae
Proverbs 26:27. Marley The Rabbi. The Pastor. The Sage!
Many people are doing bad things and the axe is only love 😊
The song was written in response to the concentration of power in the Jamaican music industry at the time, which was held by a few people, including Coxsone Dodd, Duke Reid, and Prince Buster. The song's title comes from an African proverb that was popularised by the song.
So true brother Bob whosoever digeth a pit shall fall in it
Só te agradeço Marley
Una de mis mejores canciones 🇵🇪💚💛❤️🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥
Prophetic rhythm ❤❤❤❤❤
totally righteous
Anyone that’s not listened to the original 1970 version needs to! Produced by Perry. Much more powerful in my opinion. You can tell from the first few bars alone.
This is my power song I'm feeling down I put this song on something about the happy vibe of conquering picks me up
' you are working in iniquity to achieve vanity '
#prophetsandangels
Boss tune!!
Diay love rvt
Fantastic ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤
Respect to bob 👏 🙌 🙏
TUNE..Rewind selector ❤💛💚 🎶
Whosoever diggeth the pit shall fall in it!
I and I is enjoying jah music
Master piece very well done
This is Robert Nester Marley. Very interesting song for the soul.
*Nesta. The entire song is composed of Bible verses. Mr. Marley is preaching to us!
For those with ears to hear him
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
Excelente traduction. Bravo!
Amém 🙏
T hicistes una brother
STERLING.... BLESS ❤❤😮😊
もうイントロから最高！
HARÉ KṚṢṆA.
May all evil be returned to the sender.
Dig a grave for me?
You must dig two!
Chant down Babylon!
It’s totally a religious song about choosing good over evil 🤘. Good always wins in the end remember that
Well sharp
I still wondering how bob had could make so much songs with high quality