I Know a Place
Bob Marley 退 Lyrics
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When the whole world lets you down
And there's nowhere for you to turn,
'Cause all of your best friends have let you down, do-o-own.
Then you try to accumulate,
But the whole world is full of hate,
So all of your best starts just drift into space.
I know a place where we can carry on.
I know a place where we can carry on.
We can carry on, we can carry on,
We can carry on, we can carry on.
And there is people like you, people like me
People need to be free.
And there's a place in the sun
Where there is love for everyone,
Where we can be, yeah.
I know a place where we can carry on.
I know a place where we can carry on.
We can carry on, we can carry on,
We can carry on, we can carry on.
Whe-e-e!
When the whole world let you down
And there's nowhere for you to turn,
'Cause all of your best friends, a-they have let you down, down-own-own.
Then you try to accumulate,
But the whole world is full of hate,
So all of your best starts just drift into space.
I know a place where we can carry on.
I know a place where we can carry on.
We can carry on, we can carry on,
We can carry on, we can carry on,
We can carry on, we can carry on,
We can carry on, we can carry on.
(fadeout)
The song "I Know a Place" by Bob Marley provides a message of hope and unity during times of despair and disappointment. The first verse emphasizes feelings of betrayal and abandonment as the world seems to let the singer down. In the face of this negativity, the singer chooses to persevere and keep moving forward. The chorus provides a glimmer of hope as the singer reveals that there is a place where they can "carry on" and find love, acceptance, and freedom. The song's message is a call to action for people to come together and create a better world.
The lyrics of "I Know a Place" were written during a time of political and social tension in Jamaica. Many people were struggling to find hope and happiness amidst the violence and conflict in the country. Bob Marley, a promoter of peace and unity, wanted to bring people together and offer them a way out of their struggles through his music. The song's message of hope and perseverance resonated with audiences not only in Jamaica but around the world.
Line by Line Meaning
When the whole world lets you down
When you feel like everyone and everything around you is failing you or not living up to your expectations.
And there's nowhere for you to turn,
And you feel like you have no options or solutions available to you.
'Cause all of your best friends have let you down, do-o-own.
Because the people you trusted and relied on the most have also disappointed you.
Then you try to accumulate,
You may try to distract yourself from your problems and accumulate material things or achievements.
But the whole world is full of hate,
But the world is filled with negativity and hostility.
So all of your best starts just drift into space.
So even your best efforts and intentions seem to go to waste.
I know a place where we can carry on.
Bob Marley is offering a place of refuge and hope where people can continue living and thriving.
And there is people like you, people like me
There are people in this place who are just like you, and who understand what you're going through.
People need to be free.
People have a natural longing for freedom and liberation.
And there's a place in the sun
There's a place where light and warmth can shine down on everyone, where there's a shared sense of happiness and peace.
Where there is love for everyone,
In this place, everyone is capable of giving and receiving love.
Where we can be, yeah.
Where we can exist and flourish without fear or judgment.
Whe-e-e!
Expressing a joyful noise and excitement towards the idea of this place.
We can carry on, we can carry on,
We can continue living, despite the hardships and challenges we may face.
We can carry on, we can carry on.
Reinforcing the idea that people can persist and find hope, even when feeling lost or alone.
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Written by: ASHLEY ANDERSON
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