We'll Be Alright
Buju Banton Lyrics


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Been through the fire and didn't get burn
Buju Banton, Luciano come fi teach
Listen and you will learn

The price you pay
And still at the end of the day
For them it's just a lue la lay
We have done all the good that we know should
Spread a little love in the neighborhood
Buju done that, I and I done that
Spread a little love in the whole wide world
And telling my people better take control
We have done that, I and I done that

Well, so tell I, why do they act so strange who
Through mi natty them would a love mi rearrange who
Come ya to speak the truth, the natty never hold it back
I never hide the truth, Jah know mi never hide the fact

No couldn't love mi talk, no couldn't love mi chat
A who a try stop Buju fi reach pon top
Buju Banton, Luciano, two youth them can't stop
Touch it, touch it, touch it star

Amidst temptation, I and I will be strong
I earn my meditation in this holy Armageddon
With love and righteousness, we manifest upon creation
Together we're standing tall

We'll be alright
With Jah by my side

Most people think others cannot make it without dem
No man is an island but I still cannot trust dem
Oh, we have learned more than what they've taught us
So in this day and age, we'll let knowledge take its place

Over the mountains and over rocky terrains
We try to prove to mankind that Jah Jah lives and reigns
He in the heart of man so we must manifest
Together we're standing tall

Put your shoulder to the wheel, go days without meal
Walk up and down, run down mi boot heel
Nuff think I am jokin', nuff thinkin' it's fun
Catch I when I fall

We have been everywhere in the world we could
We spread a little love, we haffe know we should
We have done that, Buju Banton done that
We have traveled the world and we spread Jah word
Tellin' mankind to rise and move forward
We have done that, yes, Jah know we have done that

Why do they think Rasta cannot make it without dem
No man is an island but I refuse to trust, good gosh
Oh, we have learned more than what they've taught us
So in this day and age have got to let us, let us

Cannot move in rage, that's a wrong stage
That dem wan fi si mi do fi fling me inna cage
Take it easy, deh pon a descent page
Yeah, I'm not face

We will survive, yeah, Buju Banton
We will survive, oh, Luciano [Incomprehensible]

Jah tell me dat mi basket never empty
And food mi ago hav it nuff plenty




So mi nuh sit and worry, mi jus a wait pan prophecy
Ca mi know sey God will take care a mi

Overall Meaning

The song "We Be Alright" by Buju Banton is a message of hope and resilience. The lyrics talk about the struggles that Buju and his friend Luciano faced as they rose to fame in the music industry. Despite facing various challenges and temptations, they were able to stay true to their beliefs and spread love and positivity through their music. The chorus emphasizes the fact that with Jah, or God, by their side, they will be alright and will be able to overcome any obstacle.


The verses highlight the struggles and challenges faced by both artists. For example, in the first verse, Buju sings about how they have been through the fire and have not been burned. This could be interpreted as a metaphor for the challenges they faced as they were rising to fame. He also talks about the fact that even though they have done good and spread love, some people still don't appreciate it and see it as just a "lue la lay."


In the second verse, Buju questions why some people act strange around him and Luciano, and why they would want to change him because of his appearance. He emphasizes the fact that he speaks the truth and never hides anything, but some people still try to hold him back. He also talks about the importance of staying strong amidst temptation and practicing meditation to maintain a sense of inner peace.


Overall, the song is a powerful message of hope and resilience. It encourages listeners to stay true to themselves and their beliefs, and to always strive to spread love and positivity.


Line by Line Meaning

Been through the fire and didn't get burn
I have faced many challenges in life and have not been defeated by them


Buju Banton, Luciano come fi teach
Buju Banton and Luciano are here to educate and enlighten


Listen and you will learn
If you pay attention, you can broaden your knowledge and understanding


The price you pay
You have to work hard and make sacrifices to achieve your goals


And still at the end of the day
Even after all that effort


For them it's just a lue la lay
For others, it may seem simple or insignificant


We have done all the good that we know should
We have done everything we believe is right and just


Spread a little love in the neighborhood
We have shared kindness and positivity among our community


Buju done that, I and I done that
Both Buju Banton and myself have contributed positively


Spread a little love in the whole wide world
We have extended love and care beyond our immediate community


And telling my people better take control
I urge my people to take charge of their own destiny


Well, so tell I, why do they act so strange who
Why do people behave in such unusual ways towards me


Through mi natty them would a love mi rearrange who
Because of my dreadlocks, they try to change who I am


Come ya to speak the truth, the natty never hold it back
I always speak the truth and never hide who I am


I never hide the truth, Jah know mi never hide the fact
I am always honest, and God knows this


No couldn't love mi talk, no couldn't love mi chat
They can't control what I say or think


A who a try stop Buju fi reach pon top
Who is trying to hold me back from success


Buju Banton, Luciano, two youth them can't stop
Neither Buju nor Luciano can be stopped by anyone


Touch it, touch it, touch it star
We will succeed and reach for the stars


Amidst temptation, I and I will be strong
Despite facing adversity, we will remain resilient


I earn my meditation in this holy Armageddon
I find inner peace and strength through prayer during times of chaos


With love and righteousness, we manifest upon creation
We strive to create positivity and good through love and doing what's right


Together we're standing tall
As a united front, we can accomplish great things


We'll be alright
Everything will work out fine


With Jah by my side
With God's help and support


Most people think others cannot make it without dem
Many believe that success can only be achieved with the help of others


No man is an island but I still cannot trust dem
While it's true we need each other, I am still wary of others' intentions


Oh, we have learned more than what they've taught us
We have gained knowledge and wisdom beyond traditional teachings


So in this day and age, we'll let knowledge take its place
We'll prioritize learning and applying our newfound knowledge


Over the mountains and over rocky terrains
We have overcome many obstacles and challenges


We try to prove to mankind that Jah Jah lives and reigns
We strive to show people that God exists and has power over all


He in the heart of man so we must manifest
God resides within every person, so we must show it through our actions


Put your shoulder to the wheel, go days without meal
Work hard and make sacrifices to achieve your goals


Walk up and down, run down mi boot heel
Keep moving forward and don't give up


Nuff think I am jokin', nuff thinkin' it's fun
Many doubt my seriousness or think my pursuits are trivial


Catch I when I fall
Support me in times of need or uncertainty


We have been everywhere in the world we could
We have traveled extensively


We spread a little love, we haffe know we should
We have shared kindness and positivity, as we should


Tellin' mankind to rise and move forward
Encouraging people to grow and progress


Yes, Jah know we have done that
God knows that we have done our part


Why do they think Rasta cannot make it without dem
Why do some people believe that Rastafarians cannot succeed on their own


Oh, we have learned more than what they've taught us
We have gained wisdom beyond traditional teachings


So in this day and age have got to let us, let us
We must be allowed to apply our knowledge and progress


Cannot move in rage, that's a wrong stage
We must not let anger control us, as it's counterproductive


That dem wan fi si mi do fi fling me inna cage
Others may want to limit or trap me


Take it easy, deh pon a descent page
Relax, we are on a good path


Yeah, I'm not face
I am not discouraged


We will survive, yeah, Buju Banton
I will overcome, as will Buju Banton


We will survive, oh, Luciano [Incomprehensible]
Luciano will also emerge victorious


Jah tell me dat mi basket never empty
God assures me that I will never be without what I need


And food mi ago hav it nuff plenty
I will have an abundance of food


So mi nuh sit and worry, mi jus a wait pan prophecy
I don't fret, I simply trust in God's plans


Ca mi know sey God will take care a mi
Because I believe that God will provide for me




Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: PAUL CROSDALE, DONALD DENNIS, DONOVAN GERMAIN, STEVEN MARSDEN, JEPTER MCCLYMONT, MELBOURNE MILLER, MARK ANTHONY MYRIE

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Errol Yan Hip

I love this song so much,we will be alright 🙏💕😇

startjuicingnow

I love this song!

Shadow9635

This songs charges me with good vibes.16years and still powerful. Jah bless

reppin trini

+Shadow9635 yes brethren...blessings...

pops1 pops1

this song is a masterpiece buju Luciano mashing it up.

reppin trini

+Afraz Khan yes i blessings..big concious tune...

Allison James

One of the wickedest combinations ever trust me,this tune big for real

reppin trini

+Allison James yes empress yuh seein dat...blessings...

Luiz Fernando

Reggae do bom

diamndz1021

love this song

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