Hide Away
Dre Island Lyrics


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dre island yeaah
hundred blox have been trough hills and valleys
yes i know the road sometimes get rocky
but jah he know the way
tell me is there is a place for the tired and the hungry
my feet are getting cold
the pressure is apon me
i cannot find my way home
king selasse pls just follow me
well they plan is tryin to stumble me
I see they trying take my soul




yes i wanna take control
coz no where the ot inna di street a hustle

Overall Meaning

In Dre Island's song "Hide Away," the lyrics speak to the struggles of life and the need for guidance and protection from a higher power. The opening lines suggest that the artist has faced many challenges, but they have persisted through "hills and valleys" and are determined to keep going. They recognize that the road ahead may be rocky, but they have faith that "jah" (which is Jamaican patois for God) will lead the way.


The lyrics then turn to a plea for help, as the artist feels lost and weary. They ask if there is a place for the tired and hungry, and express their own weariness as their feet are getting cold and the pressure is mounting. However, they also express a resolve to persevere, asking King Selassie (another reference to God, specifically in Rastafarianism) to "just follow me." The artist then acknowledges that others may be trying to bring them down, trying to "stumble" them and take away their soul. Despite these challenges, they assert their desire to take control of their life and make their way in the world.


Overall, "Hide Away" is a song about resilience and faith in the face of adversity. It acknowledges the difficulties of life but emphasizes the importance of staying strong and having faith in something bigger than oneself.


Line by Line Meaning

hundred blox have been trough hills and valleys
I have traveled through difficult times and situations.


yes i know the road sometimes get rocky
I understand that the journey towards success is not always smooth.


but jah he know the way
I believe that God knows the right path for me to take.


tell me is there is a place for the tired and the hungry
I'm asking if there is a safe space for those who are struggling in life.


my feet are getting cold
I am starting to feel uncertain and scared.


the pressure is apon me
I am under a lot of stress and responsibility.


i cannot find my way home
I am feeling lost and unsure of where to go.


king selasse pls just follow me
I am asking for guidance and strength from Haile Selassie, a revered and inspirational Ethiopian leader.


well they plan is tryin to stumble me
Others are plotting against me and trying to make me fail.


I see they trying take my soul
They are attempting to do harm to my spirit and well-being.


yes i wanna take control
I want to have power over my own life and choices.


coz no where the ot inna di street a hustle
Because there is no other option for me but to work hard and struggle to succeed.




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Comments from YouTube:

Erin Jones

this song is so pretty! i love it the chorus flows beautifully with his raspy voice ...

Nats Hope

Still one of my fav.
Dre Island we need more tunes from you amazing.
alot will relate to this one, only Jah Know.

GPH Musiq 🇻🇺

2022💕. And still got that goosebumps when listening ☄️🌌

Ariel Rodríguez

This song changed my life... 24 years looking for an answer, and I just needed a hide away, let yar fyah reach eternal level <3

Nats Hope

2 years later, still coming bk to this number one hit.
Realist tune. Hide Away...

Marcos Moreno

Mmmm m

conrad mission

Yes me too :)

Daniela Vega

Blesss Up!! Toda la buena vibra💚💛❤
#Costa_Rica_Pura_Vida!!🍁🍁🌴

Larry Joe

Daniela Vega 🎖️🎖️🎖️🎖️🎖️🎖️🎖️🎖️ clottttt

Esteban Chacón Serrano

Se merece un video oficial este big shune
Respect my bredda

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