don't cry
Lucky Dube Lyrics


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Every time I say I'm going
I can see you gonna cry
Every time I say I wanna go
I can tell you gonna cry

Thinking of the lonely nights
When I' m not there
Thinking of the lonely days
When I'm gone

Thousands of people
Wanna see me
Millions are waiting
For the message I say

Billions are dying
For the message
I am going round the world
Spreading the message
I'm going round the world
Spreading the word

Don't cry baby don't cry
Don't cry
Don't cry
Don't cry
Don't cry
Don't cry
Don't cry

They wanna hear me saying
Ayobayo
They wanna hear me say
I've got you babe
They wanna hear me saying
Together as one
They wanna hear me say
I'm a slave don't cry

Don't cry
Don't cry
Don't cry
Don't cry
Don't cry
Don't cry

Every time I say I wanna go
I can see you gonna cry
Every time I say I'm going
I can tell you gonna cry

Thinking of the lonely nights
When I' m not there
Thinking of the lonely days
When I'm gone

Thousands of people
Wanna see me
Millions are waiting
For the message

Billions are dying
To hear the message
I am going round the world
Spreading the message
I am going round the world
Spreading the word

So don't cry baby don't cry
Don't cry
Don't cry
Don't cry
Don't cry
Don't cry
Don't cry
Don't cry
Don't cry
Don't cry




Don't cry
Don't cry

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Lucky Dube’s “Don’t Cry” seem to be a reassurance to a loved one, assuring them not to worry or fret when he has to leave. The repetition of the phrase “don’t cry” throughout the lyrics serves as a reminder that everything will be okay.


The lyrics talk about the overwhelming number of people who want to hear his message and him going around the world spreading the word. This could mean that he is a musician spreading his message through music or a preacher spreading the word of God. The lines “They wanna hear me say Ayobayo” and “They wanna hear me say I’m a slave don’t cry” suggest that he is spreading a message of hope and strength to his listeners.


The verses also mention the lonely nights and days when he is not there, which could be a reflection of how his absence affects those close to him. The use of “lonely” in these lines suggests a feeling of isolation and sadness. However, the refrain of “don’t cry” serves as a reminder that even though he may be gone, his love and message is still with them.


Overall, the lyrics serve as a reassurance to his loved ones that even though he is leaving, they still have his love and support, and his message of hope and strength will continue to resonate with them.


Line by Line Meaning

Every time I say I'm going
Whenever I mention leaving for a trip or journey


I can see you gonna cry
I can perceive that you will begin to weep in sadness


Every time I say I wanna go
Whenever I express my desire to travel or move away


I can tell you gonna cry
I can predict that you will begin to weep in sorrow


Thinking of the lonely nights
Reflecting on the times when I won't be available, leaving you alone at night


When I'm not there
When I'm absent or away


Thinking of the lonely days
Remembering the long periods without my presence


Thousands of people
Multitudes of individuals


Wanna see me
Are eager to catch a glimpse of me


Millions are waiting
A vast number of people are anticipating


For the message I say
For the words or ideas that I express


Billions are dying
An unimaginable number of people are perishing


For the message
In search of the message or ideas I'm spreading


I am going round the world
I am traveling everywhere to reach people with my message


Spreading the message
Sharing the message with others


Spreading the word
Revealing important truths or principles to people


They wanna hear me saying Ayobayo
People are eager to hear me say 'Ayobayo'


They wanna hear me say I've got you babe
People want me to express that 'I've got you, babe'


Together as one
For us to unite in solidarity


They wanna hear me say I'm a slave don't cry
People are expecting me to declare that 'I am a slave, don't cry'


Don't cry baby don't cry
Please don't weep, my dearest


Don't cry
Do not shed tears


Don't cry
Do not let your tears fall


Don't cry
Hold back your tears


Don't cry
Don't break down in tears


Don't cry baby don't cry
Please don't cry, my special one




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Most interesting comment from YouTube:

@stevesongz_ke

Everytime I say I wanna go
I can see you gonna cry
Everytime I say I wanna go
I can tell you gonna cry
Thinking of the lonely nights
( when I' m not there )
Thinking of the days
( when I' ve gone )
Thousands of people
Wanna see me
Millions are waiting
For the message
Billions are dying
For the message
I am going round the world
Spreading the message
I am going round the world
Spreading the word
Don' t cry baby, don' t cry
Don' t cry
They wanna hear me saying!
Ayobayo
They wanna hear me hear me say
I' ve got you babe
They wanna hear me sayin
Together as one
They wanna hear me say
I' m a slave



All comments from YouTube:

@adenicarvalho1990

Brasil o Lucky Dube marcou a minha infância e até hoje marca de mais só muito fã !!

@cebartiaum

Só agradeço ao meu tio por apresentar essa lenda do reggae quando eu era bem novo.. hj sei apreciar essas melodias q toca na alma #LuckyDubeEterno

@stevesongz_ke

Everytime I say I wanna go
I can see you gonna cry
Everytime I say I wanna go
I can tell you gonna cry
Thinking of the lonely nights
( when I' m not there )
Thinking of the days
( when I' ve gone )
Thousands of people
Wanna see me
Millions are waiting
For the message
Billions are dying
For the message
I am going round the world
Spreading the message
I am going round the world
Spreading the word
Don' t cry baby, don' t cry
Don' t cry
They wanna hear me saying!
Ayobayo
They wanna hear me hear me say
I' ve got you babe
They wanna hear me sayin
Together as one
They wanna hear me say
I' m a slave

@briskevinnnanga7391

thank you bro

@cetronmichelo9053

Yea we really miss him

@katherinekirkwood9632

Thanks 4 posting words it's great to sing with him 💒🆓🎶🇺🇸🌴

@yawtweneboah3989

Thanks for the words

@jeanbaptistealce6347

Bro respect 👊👊

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@felicitymunjuri6418

I was young when he died.i love his songs .. during this covid 19 pandemic am listening more and more of his songs..why do good people die!His songs got awesome message..R.I.P LEGEND.

@markmumpande77

me too

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