He has also worked in collaboration with instrumental performers including pianist Chick Corea and cellist Yo-Yo Ma. This collaboration has established him as an ambassador of both the classical and jazz worlds. His recordings have sold over 20 million copies.
In addition to his vocal performing career, Mr. McFerrin was appointed in 1994 as creative chair of the Saint Paul Chamber Orchestra.
He is the subject of a persistent yet wholly unfounded rumour that he has committed suicide. The rumor was so strong that the official Bobby McFerrin FAQ addressed the question.
Mr. McFerrin and his oft-maligned hit "Don't Worry, Be Happy" were parodied on "The Simpsons" as "I'm Worried - Need Money".
Come to Me
Bobby McFerrin Lyrics
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Come to him when weary (Weary)
Come to him when low (When low)
He will lift this burden, this I know (This I know) (Yeah I know I say)
Take my yoke upon you learn from me (Learn from me)
Take my yoke upon you and you'll see (You'll see) (You'll see)
Come to me I'll strengthen (Strengthen)
Come to me I'll help (I'll help)
So when I find that I have gone astray (When I've gone astray)
I can go to him and he won't send me away (He won't sent me away)
Come to me I'll strengthen (Strengthen)
Come to me I'll help (I'll help)
Come to me and listen what I say (Listen to what I say)
Take my yoke upon you learn from me (Learn from me)
Take my yoke upon you and you'll see (You'll see)
Come to me I'll strengthen (Strengthen)
Come to me I'll help (I'll help)
Come to me I'll still anxiety (Still anxiety)
Come (Come), come (Come), oh come (Oh to me)
You better come to me, you better come to me
Come (Come), come (Come), oh come (Oh to me)
You better come to me, you better come to me
Come (Come), come (Come), oh come (Come)
Come (Come), come, come to me (You better come to me, better come to me, you better come to me)
Come (Come), come (Come), come to me (You better come to me, better come to me, you better come to me)
Come (Come), come (Come), oh come
When I'm feeling anxious in my head (Anxious in my head) (When I'm feeling anxious in my head)
He tell me to come to Him instead (Better come to him instead)
Come to him when weary (Weary)
Come to him when low (Low)
He will lift this burden, this I know (Yes I know)
Take my yoke upon you learn from me (Learn from me)
Take my yoke upon you and you'll see (You'll see)
Come to me I'll strengthen (Strengthen)
Come to me I'll help (I'll help)
Come to me I'll still anxiety (I'll still anxiety)
Can you help me lord
Come to me I'll strengthen
Come to me I'll help
Come to me I'll still anxiety
The lyrics to Bobby McFerrin's "Come To Me" are a call to those who feel lost or burdened to turn towards a higher power for strength and help. The persona in the song is struggling with anxiety and feeling low. However, instead of dwelling on it, he is encouraged to come to God for solace. The first verse captures the idea that instead of allowing anxiety to overwhelm him, he should instead look to God for strength. The second verse reassures us that when we feel lost, we can always find our way back to God. The final verse repeats the message that God will strengthen, help, and still anxiety.
The overarching message in McFerrin's "Come To Me" is that we should seek help and comfort in God during our moments of despair. He reminds us that even when we are at our lowest, God is always there to offer solace and help us carry our burdens. The repeated refrain to "come to me" functions as a compelling and encouraging call to find hope when we need it most.
Line by Line Meaning
When I'm feeling anxious in my head (Anxious in my head) (When I'm feeling anxious in my head)
When I am feeling stressed or worried, He tells me to come to Him for comfort and help.
He tell me to come to Him instead (Better come to him instead)
He advises me to seek refuge in Him instead of trying to handle my problems on my own.
Come to him when weary (Weary)
When I am tired and exhausted, He encourages me to come to Him for rest and strength.
Come to him when low (Low)
When I am feeling down or depressed, He invites me to come to Him for comfort and guidance.
He will lift this burden, this I know (Yes I know)
I have faith that He will help me carry my burdens and ease my troubles when I come to Him for help.
Take my yoke upon you learn from me (Learn from me)
He advises me to learn from Him and follow His teachings, like a student learning from a teacher.
Take my yoke upon you and you'll see (You'll see)
He promises that if I follow Him, I will experience His blessings and benefits for myself.
Come to me I'll strengthen (Strengthen)
He promises to give me strength when I come to Him for help and support.
Come to me I'll help (I'll help)
He assures me that He will be there to help me when I come to Him with my struggles and challenges.
Come to me I'll still anxiety (I'll still anxiety)
He promises to calm and ease my anxiety when I come to Him for peace and comfort.
Contributed by Bentley L. Suggest a correction in the comments below.