Come Mek We Run
Pablo Moses Lyrics
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Now, now, my bredens
Run-run, run-run, run-run
Lef them, lef them mi I-drens
Come mek we run, mek we run
Oh, brothers and sisters, yeh-ah-hah
Come mek we run, mek we run
This is a land of disunity
It's not a land of harmony
It's also a land of brutality
Not a land for you and me
So come I-drens, come I-drens come
Get off the ground, yeh-ah-hah
Come mek we run, mek we run
Before brimstone come, yeh-ah-hah
Run-run, run-run, run-run
Now, now my bredens
Run-run, run-run, run-run
Lef them, lef them mi I-drens
Go to a place of prosperity
A land of equality
Away from all iniquity
That's the land for you and me
So come mek we run, mek we run
Oh, brothers and sisters yeh-ah-hah
Come mek we run, mek we run
Oh, mothers and fathers yeh-ah-hah
Run-run, run-run, run-run
Now, now my bredens
Run-run, run-run, run-run
Lef them, lef them mi I-drens
Run-run, run-run, run-run
We got to run away from the wicked man land
As I would say-ay-ay
Run, mek we run, mek we run
Oh yeh, oh yeh, oh yeh, oh yeh
Run-run, run-run, run-run
My people you got ti hear what I say
Run, mek we run, mek we run
The song "Come Mek We Run" by Pablo Moses is a call to action for unity and escape from a land of disunity, brutality, and iniquity. The lyrics encourage listeners to run towards a place of prosperity, equality, and away from the wicked man land. The repetition of "run-run, run-run, run-run" adds a sense of urgency and emphasizes the need to escape oppression. The use of Jamaican Patois in the lyrics adds a cultural layer to the song, along with the reggae beat, traditional of the genre.
The song's message is meant to inspire people to come together and fight against the systemic injustices that exist in society. The repetition of "Come mek we run" serves as a call to action and a reminder that together, they can create change. The inclusion of "mothers and fathers" suggests that the fight for justice is not just for the youth, but for everyone.
Line by Line Meaning
Run-run, run-run, run-run
Urging his people to run-run and leave the country right away.
Now, now, my bredens
The urgency of the matter is highlighted here.
Lef them, lef them mi I-drens
Leave these things behind and move forward.
Come mek we run, mek we run
Let's run away from this country.
Oh, brothers and sisters, yeh-ah-hah
The artist is addressing his fellow countrymen.
Oh, mothers and fathers, yeh-ah-hah
The singer is addressing his elders and parents.
This is a land of disunity
The current state of the country is highlighted.
It's not a land of harmony
The country is not a peaceful place to be in.
It's also a land of brutality
The artist is referring to the violent nature of the country.
Not a land for you and me
The country is not suitable for its people anymore.
So come I-drens, come I-drens come
The singer is urging his people to come with him.
Get off the ground, yeh-ah-hah
The artist is urging his listeners to get up and move.
Before brimstone come, yeh-ah-hah
Urging them to get out before something terrible happens.
Go to a place of prosperity
The singer is suggesting that his people go to a prosperous place.
A land of equality
A place where people are treated equally and have equal opportunities.
Away from all iniquity
A place far from all types of social injustice.
That's the land for you and me
The artist is referring to a suitable place for the people.
We got to run away from the wicked man land
The singer is urging his people to flee from a corrupt country.
As I would say-ay-ay
The singer is emphasizing his point here.
My people, you got to hear what I say
The artist wants his people to listen and understand.
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