We're Gonna Make It
Damian Lyrics

Yeah, yes mi Lion
The singer is acknowledging his listeners and addressing them as Lions, connoting strength and courage.

Always look on the brighter side of life, you know
The singer is encouraging listeners to maintain a positive outlook and focus on the good in life.

Nuh must
This line means 'never give up' in Jamaican Patois.

Now, don't you ever give up, don't you ever give in
The artist is urging listeners to persevere and not surrender to obstacles.

We will have our way some day
The artist is confident that success will come eventually.

Don't you ever 'dutty' 'cause a better you clean
The singer is advising people to avoid immoral actions and keep themselves pure.

Hail up King Selassie plus Omega the Queen
The singer is giving homage to the divine King Rastafarian beliefs hold as the savior who will return to earth.

'Cause I, I, I know we're gonna make it, it's not too late, no
The artist expresses unwavering certainty that they will succeed and that it is not too late to start working towards their goals.

We're gonna make it, yeah
The artist repeats the central message of the song: that success is within reach.

Searching for the light because you're living in the dark
The artist is metaphorically referring to the struggle for success when surrounded by hardship.

You must realize that Jah was with you from the start
The singer is reminding listeners that a higher power has been watching over and supporting them since the beginning of their journey.

Glorify his works and please be up full in your thoughts
The artist is urging people to praise Jah and keep a positive mindset.

Even thought the ones who wish you well are few and far apart
The singer acknowledges that not everyone will support them and that support will be rare.

People never thought that we would make it through so far
The singer is highlighting the disbelief and negativity they faced while pursuing their dream.

Speak of love Jah children and be proud of who you are
The singer encourages listeners to speak positively of themselves and others, specifically referring to fellow Rastafarians.

Keep on concentrating on the brighter side of life
The artist repeats the importance of maintaining a positive mindset to achieve success.

Don't let them get you down
The artist advises against allowing negative opinions or people to impact one's motivation.

If your brother weak then you must help him if you're strong
The singer advocates for assisting others who are struggling when you have the ability to do so.

Love him for the right and do not judge him for the wrong
The singer advises that love should be unconditional and non-judgmental.

If your sister lost then you must help her find her way
The artist repeats the importance of assisting those in need and the long-term rewards of doing so.

United we stand up or divided we will fall
The artist warns that division could lead to failure and emphasizes the importance of cooperation.

Love you one another for the Father loves us all
The artist is appealing to Rastafarian beliefs about the importance of loving other people as Jah (their deity) loves them all.

We will always share nuh care how meager the meal
The singer stresses the importance of sharing, even if the food is scarce.

Always speak the truth nuh care how ego wi' feel
The artist repeats the importance of speaking honestly, even if it's uncomfortable.

I and I a root nuh care weh people believe
The singer expresses pride in their identity and beliefs, regardless of other people's opinions.

Seed that we will sew will multiply in the field
The singer is using agrarian imagery to represent the rewards of effort and perseverance.

Some a speak the word and some are doing the deeds
The singer is acknowledging that people have different ways of contributing to their shared goal.

Rasta Pickney gonna make it
The artist ends the song by reiterating that the 'children' of Rasta, or those who share their beliefs, will reach success.

I know we'll make it, we're gonna make it
The artist concludes on a hopeful note, repeating that they have an unshakeable belief in their success.

Mankind is gonna make it
The singer is extending that message of hope to all humankind.

Womankind is gonna make it
The singer extends the message of hope to women in particular, including them in his affirmations.

Human beings are gonna make it
The artist extends the message of hope to all human beings, without regard for gender or race.

You and me, we're gonna make it
The artist includes the listener in these affirmations, fostering a sense of unity and hope for all individuals.