Cheer Up
Peter Tosh & Bob Marley Lyrics
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Cheer up my momma too, lord
Cheer up my father, let me say
I know it won't be long
That change has got to come
That change has got to come
And I know that it won't be long
If we unite then we will be free (we will be free)
So strong, so strong, come I want you to
Cheer up my (brothers) my sisters
(Cheer up my sisters) let me say
Cheer up my my my momma too, lord
Cheer up my father
Let me say, we've been down in captivity (captivity)
So long, so long
We unite we will be free (we will be free)
So strong, so strong
Cheer up my my my my my my brother
(Cheer up my sister) cheer up my sisters
(Cheer up my momma) my momma too lord
(Cheer up my) my father
And I, I, I
believe that change is coming.
The song "Cheer Up" by Peter Tosh and Bob Marley is a message of hope and encouragement to those who have been down in captivity for a long time. The lyrics are a plea to cheer up not just the singers' brothers and sisters but also their parents. The singers acknowledge that being in captivity for a long time has taken a toll on people's spirits, but they offer hope by saying that change is coming and it won't be long before things improve.
The song is about the struggle for freedom and unity. The repeated phrase "we will be free" emphasizes the need for unity among those who have been oppressed. The singers believe that if people unite, they will be able to overcome captivity and achieve freedom. The message is powerful and inspiring, as it encourages people to take action and believe in their ability to change their situation.
Overall, "Cheer Up" is a call to action that encourages people to have hope and faith in their ability to achieve freedom. It is a song that still resonates today, and its message is as relevant as ever.
Line by Line Meaning
Cheer up my brothers, cheer up my sisters
Let's all keep our spirits high and motivate each other, whether male or female.
Cheer up my momma too, lord
Let's also uplift our mother, who has always been a source of comfort and support for us.
Cheer up my father, let me say
We shouldn't forget our father, who has been working hard to provide for us and deserves encouragement.
I know it won't be long
I have faith that things will get better soon, despite our current struggles.
That change has got to come
We need to actively work towards change, and not just wait for it to happen on its own.
That change has got to come
Reiterating the importance of taking action to bring about change.
And I know that it won't be long
My confidence in a better future is unshakeable.
We've been down in captivity (captivity) so long, so long
Our struggle for freedom has been ongoing for a significant period of time, and we've been oppressed.
If we unite then we will be free (we will be free)
By coming together, we can break free from our oppressive conditions and regain our freedom.
So strong, so strong, come I want you to
We need to be strong and steadfast in our pursuit of freedom.
Cheer up my (brothers) my sisters
Once again, encouraging everyone, regardless of gender, to keep their spirits high.
(Cheer up my sisters) let me say
Emphasizing the importance of uplifting our female counterparts, who often face additional barriers and challenges.
Cheer up my my my momma too, lord
Repeating the call to uplift and support our mothers.
Cheer up my father
Once again, reminding us to encourage our fathers as well.
Let me say, we've been down in captivity (captivity)
Reiterating the fact that we have been oppressed and held captive for far too long.
So long, so long
Further emphasizing the extended length of our captivity.
We unite we will be free (we will be free)
Repeating the importance of uniting and coming together to achieve freedom.
So strong, so strong
Reinforcing the need for strength and steadfastness in our fight for freedom.
Cheer up my my my my my my brother
Encouraging our male peers to stay positive and persevere through the struggle.
(Cheer up my sister) cheer up my sisters
Once again, emphasizing the need to uplift and support our female counterparts.
(Cheer up my momma) my momma too lord
Continuing to emphasize the importance of supporting and encouraging our mothers.
(Cheer up my) my father
And reminding us not to forget our fathers, who also need our support.
And I, I, I
Ending with the refrain of the singer's confidence and faith in a better future.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Bob Marley
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