Who We Are
Jacob Miller Lyrics


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The ocean calms me

As the rest unfolds from grace

Hanging on a star

Who we are
Who we are

Who we are

Who we are

The path that I take

Leaves your mind to love again

And clouds seem so far

From who we are

Who we are

Who we are

Who we are

Rain will have its time

Spilling empty promises

Filling half a jar

Of who we are

Who we are

Who we are

Who we are

Who we are

Who we are

Who we are

Who we are

Giving up our eyes

For the secrets in the wind

Call???

And who we are

Who we are

Who we are

Who we are

Who we are

Who we are

Who we are

Who we are

Who we are

Who we are

Who we are





Who we are

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of "Who We Are" by Jacob Miller express a deep connection to nature and an exploration of one's identity. The line "The ocean calms me" suggests that the singer finds solace in the natural world, particularly in the vastness of the ocean. The following lines "As the rest unfolds from grace/Hanging on a star" convey a sense of detachment from the chaos of the world, instead focusing on the beauty and wonder of the universe.


The chorus, "Who we are," is repeated throughout the song, emphasizing the singer's search for self-understanding. The lyrics suggest that the singer's path is diverging from that of someone else ("Leaves your mind to love again") and that this departure is necessary for personal growth. The idea of being "filled" or "spilled" by rain suggests that external forces can influence and shape one's identity.


The final lines "Giving up our eyes/For the secrets in the wind/Call/And who we are" suggest a willingness to let go of control and surrender to the mysteries of the natural world. The repetition of the chorus at the end of the song emphasizes the idea that personal identity is ever-evolving and elusive.


Line by Line Meaning

The ocean calms me
Being near the ocean brings me a sense of calm


As the rest unfolds from grace
Everything else unravels into chaos or loses its beauty


Hanging on a star
Trying to cling to something that seems impossible to reach


Who we are
The essence of our being


The path that I take
The choices I make in life


Leaves your mind to love again
Allows your mind to be open to love after experiencing heartache


And clouds seem so far
Troubles are insignificant when thinking about the bigger picture


From who we are
When thinking about the bigger picture, our identity becomes apparent


Rain will have its time
Difficult times will come and go like the passing of rain


Spilling empty promises
Making promises that cannot be kept or just empty words


Filling half a jar
Only fulfilling a small part of what was promised


Of who we are
Reflective of our character and what the promises say about us


Giving up our eyes
Sacrificing the ability to see things clearly for the sake of something unknown or intangible


For the secrets in the wind
Risking everything for the unknown or unseen


Call???
Unclear or ambiguous, left up to interpretation


And who we are
Ultimately, everything we do is a reflection of our character and identity




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Dreadlocks flying through the air!
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Kian Anderson

watched rockers more than 50 times ,love my roots ,love my culture ,love everything about my beautiful Jamaica. Rip to all the great artists made in Jamaica ♥️♥️

Blessed

same here papa!

Mihailo Djurovic

REMOVE YAAAAA

Milan Nikolic

@Mihailo Djurovic lol, and my avatar should say that

A S

But not the violence. I'm Jamaican so don't come for me. But I hate how we do each other. A talented people but we tear each other down

gerard bain

Its a shame that Jacob Miller's contribution to reggae is not acknowledged more than it presently is.

Wynnchime

I was so in love with this man as a teenager!!!! I cried for months wynn he died. I loved you Jacob!!!! Rest in peace roots.

Moé Tarawally-Maldonado

How would it be like if Jacob Miller was still live

Alec Moore

music like this can spread to all ethnicity and cultures alike! im a 19 year old aerospace engineering student and my father showed me this song along with the rockers soundtrack and many more roots type reggae years ago and it forever instilled a sense of gratitude in me that human beings can create such soulful and whimsical tunes, causing you to forget all your problems. may tunes like this live on until time and space collide! peace

michelle jackson

Such an amazing voice, beautiful spirit and one of the cutest smiles ever!!! Love those smiles that can make me smile!! Jacob, we miss you!!!

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