Blessing
Alborosie & Etana Lyrics

I love you
The singer expresses their love for the person they are addressing.

Ooh (ooh, yeah)
An exclamation of emotion, possibly indicating the intensity of the singer's feelings.

Oh, baby, ha, ha, baby (oh, baby)
An affectionate, playful phrase of endearment aimed at the person the singer loves.

Uh-huh, mmh (oh, baby)
Expressing agreement and pleasure in response to the person the artist loves.

Ay
An exclamation of acknowledgement or affirmation.

'Cause when a man love a woman And a woman love a man, a Jah Jah blessing (oh, yeah)
When two people love each other, it is a blessing from God (Jah Jah).

When I love you and you love me, a Jah Jah blessing (mhm)
The reciprocation of love between the two parties is also considered a divine blessing.

'Cause when a boy love a girl And a girl love a boy, a Jah Jah blessing (oh, Lord)
The same divine blessing applies to any loving relationship between a boy and a girl, or a girl and a boy.

Like I love you and you love me, a Jah Jah blessing
The artist acknowledges that their love and the love of the person they are addressing is also a divine blessing.

Well, it is must loving you, my dear, it's my life's priority
The artist prioritizes their love for the person they are addressing, stating that it is an essential aspect of their life.

Just bless me with your smile, I love your simplicity
The singer asks to be blessed by the other person's smile, complimenting them on their simplicity.

I'll dreaming of tomorrow fi me and you
The artist dreams of the future they will share with the person they are addressing.

I'll make you my reality, girl
The singer intends to turn their dreams of being with the person they love into a reality.

I will be the woman to satisfy your need
The singer promises to be the one who can fulfill the other person's needs.

You can count on me through thick and thin
The singer assures the person they love that they can rely on them through any circumstance.

'Cause when a man love a woman And a woman love a man, a Jah Jah blessing (ooh, ooh)
Reiterating that love between a man and a woman is a divine blessing.

Like I love you and you love me, a Jah Jah blessing
The artist emphasizes that their love and the other person's love is also a divine blessing.

Well, some of dem a try to confuse your mind
The singer acknowledges that there may be people who try to negatively impact the relationship between them and the person they love.

But diamond and gold not always a shine (oh, no, oh)
Material possessions may not necessarily contribute to a successful relationship and may be temporary in nature.

Trust my heart and for sure you'll be mine (oh, no, no)
The artist assures the other person that if they trust in their heart, they will be together.

Look up to the sky, dat a sign, well then
The artist suggests that divine signs from the sky may signify that they should be together.

Ooh, but that is just a waste of time
The artist dismisses the idea of waiting for divine signs, believing that their love is already predetermined.

Dem su su su, can't break down love divine
The singer believes that no negative influence or rumor can break the divine love they share.

I am yours are you are mine
The artist asserts their mutual commitment to each other.

Forever 'til the end of time
The singer promises to love the other person for eternity.

We come from far but still have many miles in front of we (love you)
The singer acknowledges the distance they have already traveled together but acknowledges that there is more to navigate in the future.

Loving you is like loving Jah di Almighty (yeah, yeah)
The singer compares their love for the other person to the love for God (Jah).

I will love you baby until di eternity (blessing)
The artist reiterates their vow to love the other person forever.

Etana, just let your spirit free, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah
The artist tells Etana (presumably the other singer on the track) to let her spirit free, possibly encouraging her to also express her love and emotions freely.

And loving you is like making love for the very first time
The singer compares the passion and intensity of their love to the feeling of making love for the first time.

My heart's racing, my blood is pumping
The singer expresses the physical sensations they experience when they are with the person they love.

And I (just) just can't get enough
The artist acknowledges their insatiable desire for the other person.

'Cause when a man love a woman And a woman love a man, a Jah Jah blessing (ooh, Lord)
The song ends with one final reminder that their love is a divine blessing.

Like I love you, you love me, it's a blessing, yeah (yeah, yeah)
Reiterating that their mutual love is a blessing from God (Jah Jah).

'Cause when a boy love a girl And a girl love a boy, a Jah Jah blessing (I can't get enough, ooh)
Repeating the divine blessing that applies to any loving relationship between a boy and a girl or a girl and a boy.

Like I love you and you love me, it's a blessing (oh no, yeah, blessing)
The final line of the song reiterates that their love for each other is a divine blessing.