Irie and Mellow
Beres Hammond Lyrics


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Now the wrongs you do,
To anyone of my brothers,
I know you'd do the same to me.
I won't take sides,
Or join you when you criticise,
Instead I like to show some sweeter reality now.
What about joy?
What about the peace you feel within?
What about caring for eachother?
What about love?
What about joy?
What about the peace you feel within?
What about caring for eachother?
What about love?
Let me show you what I'm after,
No disaster, pure fun and laughter.
And if this world would ever follow,
How mellow, oh so mellow.
We all should allow ourselves,
To produce a real potential.
I'm addressing everyone,
Cause you're done now with the partial.
What about joy?
What about the peace you feel within?
What about caring for eachother?
What about love?
What about joy?
What about the peace you feel within?
What about caring for eachother?
What about love?
In the depth of night,
When the world is dead asleep,
Don't want to be the only one,
Tossing and turning.
Open up your minds,
Feel the music that's playing,
Open up and let happiness come in.
What about joy?
What about the peace you feel within?
What about caring for eachother?
What about love?
What about joy?
What about the peace you feel within?
What about caring for eachother?
What about love?
Let me show you what I'm after,
No disaster, pure fun and laughter.
And if this world would ever follow,
How mellow, oh so mellow.
What about joy?
What about the peace you feel within?
What about caring for eachother?
What about love?
What about joy?
What about the peace you feel within?




What about caring for eachother?
What about love?

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Beres Hammond's "Irie and Mellow" promote a message of love, peace, and unity. The song suggests that we need to focus on what unites us as human beings, rather than our differences. Hammond instructs his listeners to think about the joy, peace, and love that we could experience if we focused on these things. He suggests that we let go of the hostility and criticism that we sometimes harbor towards each other and instead embrace a more positive and compassionate outlook on life.


The line "now the wrongs you do, to anyone of my brothers, I know you'd do the same to me" stresses the importance of seeing all humans as equals and treating them with the same kindness and respect that we would want for ourselves. He encourages listeners to move away from negativity and hostility and instead embrace the "sweeter reality" of compassion and unity. Through his lyrics, Beres Hammond advocates for people to open their minds and embrace a positive outlook on life, promoting the benefits of joy, peace, compassion, and love.


Line by Line Meaning

Now the wrongs you do,
If you harm one of my brothers, I know you'd do the same to me.


I won't take sides,
I refuse to choose sides or criticize, but prefer to show a more pleasant reality.


Or join you when you criticise,
I will not participate in your criticism of others.


Instead I like to show some sweeter reality now.
Rather, I prefer to display a more positive and joyful perspective.


What about joy?
How about experiencing pleasure?


What about the peace you feel within?
What about the serenity you can find within yourself?


What about caring for each other?
What about the act of showing concern and consideration for one another?


What about love?
What about the emotion of affection and kindness?


Let me show you what I'm after,
Allow me to illustrate what I desire.


No disaster, pure fun and laughter.
Just pure enjoyment and humor, without any catastrophe.


And if this world would ever follow,
And if the world ever followed suit,


How mellow, oh so mellow.
How calm, relaxing and tranquil it would be.


We all should allow ourselves,
Each and every one of us ought to allow ourselves,


To produce a real potential.
To tap into our true potential.


I'm addressing everyone,
I am speaking to each and every one of you,


Cause you're done now with the partial.
Because it is time to move away from the biased and prejudiced way of thinking.


In the depth of night,
During the darkest hours of the night,


When the world is dead asleep,
When the entire world is asleep,


Don't want to be the only one,
I do not wish to be the only one,


Tossing and turning.
Tossing and turning, unable to sleep.


Open up your minds,
Open your minds to new thoughts and ideas,


Feel the music that's playing,
Experience the music that is being played,


Open up and let happiness come in.
Permit joy to enter into your life.


What about joy?
What about experiencing pleasure?


What about the peace you feel within?
What about the serenity you can find within yourself?


What about caring for each other?
What about the act of showing concern and consideration for one another?


What about love?
What about the emotion of affection and kindness?


Let me show you what I'm after,
Allow me to illustrate what I desire.


No disaster, pure fun and laughter.
Just pure enjoyment and humor, without any catastrophe.


And if this world would ever follow,
And if the world ever followed suit,


How mellow, oh so mellow.
How calm, relaxing and tranquil it would be.


What about joy?
What about experiencing pleasure?


What about the peace you feel within?
What about the serenity you can find within yourself?


What about caring for each other?
What about the act of showing concern and consideration for one another?


What about love?
What about the emotion of affection and kindness?




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Boi

The lyrics on the internet is different from what is dung

Most interesting comment from YouTube:

@lenardlangat8104

You're that special one many searching for,
being around you make feel like i'm a star,
& just like a treasured find,
i find you just just in time,
in just one simple way i'd like to say,

irie & mellow,
& in other words just sweet & kind,
don't you know, irie & mellow,
& in other words just sweet & kind...



All comments from YouTube:

@hellendolly3567

I feel like this song is talking about me ...Kenyans are waiting for you to come and perform Beres...kindly please accept our invite

@fahiyetv

He never performed in Africa

@wanjirunjihia-guvness

I have never had enough of this song. I never will

@MrSkinsbeatmusic

The first time I ever Heard this record was 91 when I had the pleasure of working with Berris on his first tour of England had such a great time The man is simply out of this world and a true Living legend

@jenniferevansenglish7492

The best there is

@foxyjohnson8095

I agree

@patriciajohnson8952

My husband Cleve dedicated this song to me. I feel so special listening to the words and lovely tune. We both love all your songs, Beres. God bless you. and thanks for sharing your great talent, which brought us together ❀️.

@jenniferevans6700

STILL LISTENING TO BERES IRIE AND MELLOW IN 2017. THE BEST

@MargaretNjeru-vj8yh

Damn this song hits different ❀❀❀❀❀

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