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Rockabye
Clean Bandit Lyrics


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Call it love and devotion
Call it the mom's adoration (foundation)
A special bond of creation, hah
For all the single mums out there
Going through frustration
Clean Bandit, Sean-Da-Paul, Anne-Marie, sing, make them hear

She works the night, by the water
She's gonna stress, so far away from her father's daughter
She just wants a life for her baby
All on her own, no one will come
She's got to save him (daily struggle)

She tells him "ooh love
No one's ever gonna hurt you, love"
"I'm gonna give you all of my love"
"Nobody matters like you" (stay up there, stay up there)
She tells him "your life ain't gonna be nothing like my life" (straight)
"You're gonna grow and have a good life"
"I'm gonna do what I've got to do" (stay up there, stay up there)

So, rockabye, baby, rockabye
I'm gonna rock you
Rockabye, baby, don't you cry
Somebody's got you
Rockabye, baby, rockabye
I'm gonna rock you
Rockabye, baby, don't you cry
Ah, rockabye, no (Rockabye-rocka-rocka-rocka-bye) (oh)
Rockabye, yeah, yeah (Rockabye-rocka-rocka-rocka-bye)

Single mum, how're you doing out there?
Facing the hard life without no fear (yeah)
Just see and know that you really care
'Cause any obstacle come you well prepared (oh,no)
And no, mamma you never shed tear
'Cause you haffi shed things year after year (na,na,na,na)
And you give the youth love beyond compare (yeah)
You find the school fee and the bus fare (yeah)
Hmm, all when di pops disappear
In a wrong bar can't find him nowhere
Steadily you work flow, heavily you know, so you nah stop
No time, no time for ya dear

Now she gotta a six year old
Trying to keep him warm
Trying to keep all the cold
When he looks her in the eyes
He don't know he's safe when she says

"Ooh love, no one's ever gonna hurt you, love"
"I'm gonna give you all of my love"
"Nobody matters like you"

So, rockabye, baby, rockabye
I'm gonna rock you
Rockabye, baby, don't you cry
Somebody's got you
Rockabye, baby, rockabye
I'm gonna rock you
Rockabye, baby, don't you cry (Bidda-bang-bang-bang, alright then)
Ah, rockabye, no (Rockabye-rocka-rocka-rocka-bye) (Oh)
Rockabye, yeah (Rockabye-rocka-rocka-rocka-bye) (yeah)

Rockabye, don't bother cry
Lift up your head, lift it up to the sky, yo
Rockabye, don't bother cry
Angels around you, just dry your eye

Now she gotta a six year old
Trying to keep him warm
Trying to keep all the cold
When he looks her in the eyes
He don't know he's safe when she says

She tells him "ooh love
No one's ever gonna hurt you, love"
"I'm gonna give you all of my love"
"Nobody matters like you" (stay up there, stay up there)
She tells him "your life ain't gonna be nothing like my life" (straight)
"You're gonna grow and have a good life"
"I'm gonna do what I've got to do" (yeah)

So, rockabye baby, rockabye (Rockabye-rocka-rocka-rocka-bye)
I'm gonna rock you
Rockabye baby, don't you cry (Rockabye-rocka-rocka-rocka-bye)
Somebody's got you
Rockabye baby, rockabye (Rockabye-rocka-rocka-rocka-bye)
I'm gonna rock you
Rockabye baby, don't you cry (Bidda-bang-bang-bang, alright then)
Rockabye

Rockabye, don't bother cry
Lift up your head, lift it up to the sky, yo (Rockabye!)
Rockabye, don't bother cry (yeah yeah)
Angels around you, just dry your eye (Rockabye!)

Rockabye, don't bother cry
Lift up your head, lift it up to the sky, yo (Rockabye!)
Rockabye, don't bother cry
Angels around you, just dry your eye

Overall Meaning

The song "Rockabye" by Clean Bandit featuring Sean Paul and Anne-Marie talks about the struggles of a single mother who is trying her best to give her child a good life despite the challenges. The song starts with the acknowledgement of the special bond of creation and the foundation of love and devotion that is shared between a mother and a child. The lyrics then focus on the mother's daily struggle to make ends meet and her determination to keep her child safe and happy. In the chorus, the mother sings to her child and reassures him that he has her love and protection. She promises to do whatever she can to make sure that he has a better life than hers.


The second verse of the song focuses on the mother's strength and resilience in the face of adversity. The lyrics describe the mother as someone who is well prepared for any obstacle that comes her way, and who never sheds a tear despite the difficulties she faces. Instead, she gives her child love that is beyond compare and works tirelessly to provide for him. The chorus repeats the same messages of love and protection, with the addition of Sean Paul's reggae-infused vocals giving the song a catchy, uplifting vibe.


Overall, "Rockabye" is a heartwarming tribute to single mothers who work hard to give their children a good life. Through its powerful lyrics and catchy beat, this song has become an anthem of hope and strength for all those who face struggles in their lives.


Line by Line Meaning

Call it love and devotion
Let's call it love and devotion


Call it the mom's adoration (foundation)
Expressing the mother's love and support for her child


A special bond of creation, hah
A unique, creative bond between a mother and her child


For all the single mums out there
Dedication to all the single mothers who are raising their children alone


Going through frustration
Facing the difficulties of raising a child alone


Clean Bandit, Sean-Da-Paul, Anne-Marie, sing, make them hear
The artists request that their song be heard and appreciated, especially by single mothers


She works the night, by the water
Describing the mother's job, most likely as a night-shift worker


She's gonna stress, so far away from her father's daughter
The mother will experience stress being far away from her own family and siblings


She just wants a life for her baby
The mother's priority is to provide a good life for her child


All on her own, no one will come
Acknowledging that the mother is raising her child alone without anyone's help


She's got to save him (daily struggle)
The mother's daily struggle is to protect and provide for her child


"Ooh love
The mother's tender words of comfort to her child


No one's ever gonna hurt you, love"
Assuring the child that they will always be safe and protected


"I'm gonna give you all of my love"
Reassuring the child of the mother's love and selfless dedication


"Nobody matters like you" (stay up there, stay up there)
Emphasizing how important the child is to the mother and that they should always aim high in life


"Your life ain't gonna be nothing like my life" (straight)
The mother recognizes that her struggles in life should not limit her child's future


"You're gonna grow and have a good life"
Encouraging the child to aspire to have a fulfilling life


"I'm gonna do what I've got to do" (stay up there, stay up there)
The mother's pledge to do everything to provide for and protect her child


So, rockabye, baby, rockabye
The mother sings a lullaby to the child


I'm gonna rock you
The mother comforts her child by rocking him/her


Rockabye, baby, don't you cry
Repeating the lullaby to soothe the child and prevent them from crying


Somebody's got you
Letting the child know that they have someone who will always protect and care for them


Single mum, how're you doing out there?
Checking how single mothers are coping with the challenges of raising a child alone


Facing the hard life without no fear (yeah)
Encouraging single mothers to face difficulties with courage and positivity


Just see and know that you really care
Affirming that single mothers' love and care for their children are valued


'Cause any obstacle come you well prepared (oh,no)
Single mothers possess the resilience and strength to face any obstacles that come their way


And no, mamma you never shed tear
Acknowledging that single mothers go through hardships but remain strong for their children


'Cause haffi (have to) shed things year after year (na,na,na,na)
Single mothers have to spend many years sacrificing and giving up things for their children's well-being


And you give the youth love beyond compare (yeah)
Single mothers give their children love that is immeasurable and irreplaceable


You find the school fee and the bus fare (yeah)
Single mothers work hard to provide for their children's education and transportation


Hmm, all when di pops disappear
Even when the father is absent, single mothers will continue to support and provide for their child


In a wrong bar can't find him nowhere
Implying that the father has gone astray and cannot be found


Steadily you work flow, heavily you know, so you nah stop
Acknowledging that single mothers have a heavy workload but are persistent in providing for their child


No time, no time for ya dear
Single mothers have little free time for themselves or anyone else because they are focused on providing for their child


Rockabye, don't bother cry
Encouraging the child to stay calm and not cry


Lift up your head, lift it up to the sky, yo
Encouraging the child to have hope and look up to the future


Angels around you, just dry your eye
Reassuring the child that they are surrounded by love and protection




Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Reservoir Media Management, Inc.
Written by: Jack Patterson, Sean Paul Henriques, Steve Mac, Ammar Malik, Ina Wroldsen

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@Ace-Of-Spades-And-Clubs

Lyrics:

Call it love and devotion
Call it the mom’s adoration
Foundation
A special bond of creation, hah
For all the single mums out there going through frustration
Clean Bandit, Sean-da-Paul, Anne-Marie

She works the night, by the water
She's gonna stress, so far away
From her father's daughter
She just wants a life for her baby
All on her own, no one will come
She's got to save him (daily struggle)

She tells him "oh, love, no one's ever gonna hurt you, love
I'm gonna give you all of my love
Nobody matters like you"
She tells him "your life ain't gonna be nothing like my life
You're gonna grow and have a good life
I'm gonna do what I've got to do"

So, Rockabye baby, Rockabye
I'm gonna rock you
Rockabye baby, don't you cry
Somebody's got you
Rockabye baby, Rockabye
I'm gonna rock you
Rockabye baby, don't you cry
Rockabye, no
Rockabye-rocka-rocka-rocka-bye
Rockabye, oh oh yeah
Rockabye-rocka-rocka-rocka-bye

Single mama you doing out there
Facing the hard life, without no fear
Just so you know that you really care
Cause any obstacle come you’re well prepared
And no mama, you never set tear
Cause you have to set things year and to year
And you give the youth love beyond compare
You find his school fee and the bus fare
Mmm Marie, the paps' disappear
In the round back can’t find him nowhere
Steadily you work flow, everything you know
You know say you nuh stop the time fi a jear

Now she gotta a six year old
Trying to keep him warm
Trying to keep out the cold
When he looks her in the eyes
He don't know he's safe

When she says "uh, love, no one's ever gonna hurt you, love
I'm gonna give you all of my love
Nobody matters like you"

So, Rockabye baby, Rockabye
I'm gonna rock you
Rockabye baby, don't you cry
Somebody's got you
Rockabye baby, Rockabye
I'm gonna rock you
Rockabye baby, don't you cry
Bidda-bang-bang-bang, alright then
Rockabye, no
Rockabye-rocka-rocka-rocka-bye
Rockabye, oh oh yeah
Rockabye-rocka-rocka-rocka-bye

Now she gotta a six year old
Trying to keep him warm
Trying to keep out the cold
When he looks her in the eyes
He don't know he's safe when she says

She tells him "uh, love, no one's ever gonna hurt you, love
I'm gonna give you all of my love
Nobody matters like you"
She tells him "your life ain't gonna be nothing like my life
You're gonna grow and have a good life
I'm gonna do what I've got to do"

So, Rockabye baby, Rockabye
Rockabye-rocka-rocka-rocka-bye
I'm gonna rock you
Rockabye baby, don't you cry
Rockabye-rocka-rocka-rocka-bye
Somebody's got you
Rockabye baby, Rockabye
Rockabye-rocka-rocka-rocka-bye
I'm gonna rock you
Rockabye baby, don't you cry
Bidda-bang-bang-bang, alright then
Rockabye
Rockabye, yeah
Rockabye, no
Rockabye, oh oh yeah



@anastasiaspyropoulou4017

I really do believe that the pole dancing that this mother does as a job in this video also symbolizes all the jobs that mothers have to do that aren't socially acceptable,all the struggle at any point in order to raise their babies(because let's face it,we're always babies to them).
My mother is not single but we're talking about mothers in here....she's worked very hard to raise me,she's amazing.

"Facing the hard life without no fear
Just see and know that you really care
'Cause any obstacle come you well prepared"

Shout out to her and all the mothers that are pure miracles themselves and badasses.
We freaking love you.



@unknownst1

Call it love and devotion
Call it the mom's adoration
Foundation
A special bond of creation, hah
For all the single mums out there going through frustration
Clean Bandit, Sean-da-Paul, Anne-Marie

She works the night, by the water
She's gonna stress, so far away
From her father's daughter
She just wants a life for her baby
All on her own, no one will come
She's got to save him (daily struggle)
She tells him "uh, love, no one's ever gonna hurt you, love
I'm gonna give you all of my love
Nobody matters like you"
She tells him "your life ain't gonna be nothing like my life
You're gonna grow and have a good life
I'm gonna do what I've got to do"


So, Rockabye baby, Rockabye
I'm gonna rock you
Rockabye baby, don't you cry
Somebody's got you
Rockabye baby, Rockabye
I'm gonna rock you
Rockabye baby, don't you cry
Rockabye, no
Rockabye-rocka-rocka-rocka-bye
Rockabye, oh oh yeah
Rockabye-rocka-rocka-rocka-bye

Single mama you doing out there
Facing the hard life, without no fear
Just so you know that you really care
Cause any obstacle come you're well prepared
And no mama, you never set tear
Cause you have to set things year and to year
And you give the youth love beyond compare
You find his school fee and the bus fare
Mmm Marie, the paps' disappear
In the round back can't find him nowhere
Steadily you work flow, everything you know
You know say you nuh stop the time fi a jear

Now she gotta a six year old
Trying to keep him warm
Trying to keep out the cold
When he looks her in the eyes
He don't know he's safe

When she says "uh, love, no one's ever gonna hurt you, love
I'm gonna give you all of my love
Nobody matters like you"

So, Rockabye baby, Rockabye
I'm gonna rock you
Rockabye baby, don't you cry
Somebody's got you
Rockabye baby, Rockabye
I'm gonna rock you
Rockabye baby, don't you cry
Bidda-bang-bang-bang, alright then
Rockabye, no
Rockabye-rocka-rocka-rocka-bye
Rockabye, oh oh yeah
Rockabye-rocka-rocka-rocka-bye

Now she gotta a six year old
Trying to keep him warm
Trying to keep out the cold
When he looks her in the eyes
He don't know he's safe when she says

She tells him "uh, love, no one's ever gonna hurt you, love
I'm gonna give you all of my love
Nobody matters like you"
She tells him "your life ain't gonna be nothing like my life
You're gonna grow and have a good life
I'm gonna do what I've got to do"

So, Rockabye baby, Rockabye
Rockabye-rocka-rocka-rocka-bye
I'm gonna rock you
Rockabye baby, don't you cry
Rockabye-rocka-rocka-rocka-bye
Somebody's got you
Rockabye baby, Rockabye
Rockabye-rocka-rocka-rocka-bye
I'm gonna rock you
Rockabye baby, don't you cry
Bidda-bang-bang-bang, alright then
Rockabye, no
Rockabye, oh oh yeah



All comments from YouTube:

@ricardocontreras8290

this song is fire, specially cause there are 2 languages in the song, english and sean paul

@paigewilson6650

Ricardo Contreras LMAOOOO

@geri7902

Haha lol lmao

@davidblagojevic91

Haha, yeah @0:15 that China Ball part gets me everytime

@chadanefrancis2099

Jamaican creole stfu

@tylerbleach6187

Windex Innit

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@tusmutusmu9397

My wife died one year ago and this lyrics remind me of her, she was a very good mom for my son.

Rest in peace Maria Salchichon and thank you.

@carlosmartinezcano3064

John Salchichon stay strong dude

@tusmutusmu9397

Carlos Martinez thank you so much man

@sundancent2202

John Salchichon That's very sad...

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