So Much Trouble in the World

"So Much Trouble in the World"
Single by Bob Marley and the Wailers
from the album Survival
Released	21 September 1979 [1]
Studio	Tuff Gong Recording Studio, Kingston, Jamaica
Genre	Reggae
Length	4:00 (album version) 3:50 (single version)
Label	Tuff Gong, Island
Songwriter	Bob Marley
Producers	Bob Marley and the Wailers, Alex Sadkin
Bob Marley and the Wailers singles chronology
"Rastaman Live Up" (1978) "So Much Trouble in the World" (1979) "Survival" (1979)
Audio
"So Much Trouble in the World" on YouTube

"So Much Trouble in the World" is a song by Bob Marley and the Wailers, which was released in 1979 off their album Survival released in the same year. The song peaked at number 56 in the UK.

It was written and performed by Jamaican musician Bob Marley. The song is a powerful commentary on the state of the world, with lyrics that speak to the various problems and conflicts that exist, including poverty, inequality, war, and environmental degradation. Despite being released over 40 years ago, the song's message remains relevant today.

Charts

Chart (1979)	Peak position
UK Singles (OCC) [2]	56

Certifications

Certifications for "So Much Trouble in the World"

Region	Certification	Certified units/sales
New Zealand (RMNZ) [3]	Gold	15,000‡
‡ Sales+streaming figures based on certification alone.

References

1. "Bob Marley & the Wailers – So Much Trouble in the World". Australian-charts.com. Retrieved 11 April 2024.
2. "Search results for "Bob Marley and the Wailers" | Official Chart". Official Charts Company. Retrieved 24 August 2021.
3. "New Zealand single certifications – Bob Marley – So Much Trouble In The World". Radioscope. Retrieved 5 April 2025.Type So Much Trouble In The World in the "Search:" fieldand press Enter.