Break Us Apart
Stephen Marley Lyrics


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Would you let them break us apart
Would you let them
Would you let them break our hearts
Would you let them

Would you let them break us apart
Would you let them
Would you let them break our hearts
Would you let them

Together they can't break us we are strong
Divide us on the road leads to distruction
Don't you fall a pray to Babylon
They want to pull us all in different directions
So they take you from the roots and teach you their own truth
Open up your mind please don't you be so blind
I'm not in it for the fame, I'm in it for the love
When it's all said and done, we're more than blood.

Would you let them break us apart
Would you let them
Would you let them break our hearts
Would you let them

Would you let them break us apart
Would you let them
Would you let them break our hearts
Would you let them

But wi nah go tek dem lesson, nah go sit down inna dem class
Pon di road of corruption, ghetto youth wi nah go walk
Jah bless I every step pon di rocky road wi march
Always have love inna wi heart
But I see it Jah now dis mi positive and sure of
Everyday di rich a get rich and di poor a get poorer
Unite the people in and from the diaspora
No corruption cant come through da door ya
And say again.

Don't you loose your way
Material couldn't make I dread
We have love and happiness
So we'll be alright

Would you let them break us apart
Would you let them
Would you let them break our hearts
Would you let them

Would you let them break us apart
Would you let them
Would you let them break our hearts
Would you let them

Together they can't break us we are strong
Divide us on the road leads to destruction
Don't you fall a pray to Babylon
They want to pull us all in different directions
So they take you from the roots and teach you their own truth
Open up your mind please don't you be so blind




I'm not in it for the fame, I'm in it for the love
When it's all said and done, we're more than blood.

Overall Meaning

The chorus of Stephen Marley's song Break Us Apart asks a powerful question of its listener: "Would you let them break us apart?" Amidst the repetition of this line, Marley seems to be urging his audience to remain unified in the face of outside influences that might seek to divide them: "Together they can't break us we are strong / Divide us on the road leads to destruction / Don't you fall a prey to Babylon / They want to pull us all in different directions." It's clear that for Marley, the danger of "Babylon" (a term often used in Rastafarian culture to refer to oppressive or corrupt societal forces) is very real, and he is cautioning his fans not to be swayed by its influence: "So they take you from the roots and teach you their own truth / Open up your mind please don't you be so blind."


Throughout the song, Marley emphasizes the importance of staying true to oneself and to the values that bind people together, rather than being distracted by superficial goals like fame or wealth: "I'm not in it for the fame, I'm in it for the love / When it's all said and done, we're more than blood." In the final verse, Marley seems to be speaking directly to those who might feel overwhelmed by the obstacles in their path: "Don't you lose your way / Material couldn't make I dread / We have love and happiness / So we'll be alright." In other words, he is suggesting that no matter what challenges they might face, as long as they hold on to their inner strength and their connection with others, they will find a way through.


Overall, Break Us Apart is a powerful call to action for those who might feel threatened or disheartened by the forces of Babylon in their lives. For Marley, the key to overcoming these challenges is to stay connected with others and to remain rooted in one's own values and beliefs.


Line by Line Meaning

Would you let them break us apart
Asking if you would allow others to come in between our love and ruin it.


Would you let them
Asking if you would let other people's opinions or actions influence our relationship.


Would you let them break our hearts
Asking if you would allow others to cause heartbreak in our relationship.


Together they can't break us we are strong
Stating that we are strong enough to withstand any outside influences trying to break us apart.


Divide us on the road leads to destruction
Warning that allowing others to divide us will only lead to the destruction of our relationship.


Don't you fall a pray to Babylon
Urging not to succumb to the corrupt and materialistic society called Babylon.


They want to pull us all in different directions
Pointing out that the people who want to break us apart have their own agenda and goals that they are trying to achieve.


So they take you from the roots and teach you their own truth
Explaining how others try to indoctrinate us and influence us with their beliefs and truths, taking us away from our own roots and culture.


Open up your mind please don't you be so blind
Encouraging to keep an open mind and not be blinded by the things we are taught by others.


I'm not in it for the fame, I'm in it for the love
Declaring that the intention for being in the relationship is not for personal gain, but rather for the love shared between the two individuals.


When it's all said and done, we're more than blood.
Stating that the bond we share goes beyond just being related by blood, and it is a deeper connection based on love and shared experiences.


But wi nah go tek dem lesson, nah go sit down inna dem class
Saying that we won't take lessons from corrupt people and won't succumb to societal expectations imposed upon us.


Pon di road of corruption, ghetto youth wi nah go walk
Refusing to go down the path of corruption, especially for the youth in the ghetto.


Jah bless I every step pon di rocky road wi march
Thanking God for every step taken on a challenging journey.


Always have love inna wi heart
Emphasizing the importance of always having love in our hearts and spreading it to others.


But I see it Jah now dis mi positive and sure of
Having a positive attitude towards life and being sure of one's self.


Everyday di rich a get rich and di poor a get poorer
Commenting on the wealth disparities that exist in society.


Unite the people in and from the diaspora
Calling for unity among people from different parts of the world who share a common heritage.


No corruption cant come through da door ya
Rejecting any form of corruption and remaining steadfast in one's values.


Don't you loose your way
Warning against losing one's direction in life and getting lost in the chaos of the world.


Material couldn't make I dread
Stating that material possessions cannot control one's life or happiness.


We have love and happiness
Affirming that love and happiness are the most important things in life.


So we'll be alright
Believing that with love and happiness, everything will be alright in the end.




Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: CLIFTON BAILEY, STEPHEN MARLEY

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