Jo-Ann Greene writes about "Mind Control" AllMusic.com: "Stephen has continued to grow, adding new sounds and styles to his repertoire over the years. A conduit to the past and a bridge to the future, his music -- like his father's -- sounds timeless: reggae that embraces the world."
2004 he started the 27-city Bob Marley Roots, Rock, Reggae Festival tour with his four brothers and sons of Bob – Ziggy, Julian, Damian and Ky-Mani – each of whom have their own professional recording careers. The tour was the first time the brothers have officially performed together on stage.
Every February in Miami, Marley and his brothers perform at his family's annual Caribbean Festival in honour of their late father Bob Marley.
You're Gonna Leave
Stephen Marley Lyrics
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I'm caught up in the pages of my mind
And it's not so clear
But it seems the hurt is way too much this time
Cause I see a vaine look in your eyes
Tell me, do you see the same, same look in mine
Sandpapper kisses, papercut bliss
Don't know what this is, but it all leads to this
You have deceived, her
Ooh just a girl
Now here I go again
She said I'll break her heart again
She plays the fool again
She said I'll break the rules again
Though I disagree
She thinks she knows me more than me
It's so hard to see
What the voice keeps telling me
Ooh just a girl with featherweight curls
To expose all she knows you play like tease
Just a Girl with featherweight curls
To expose all she knows you play like tease
You're gonna leave, her
You have deceived, her
Ooh just a girl
The song "You're Gonna Leave" by Stephen Marley is about a failing relationship where the singer is confused about the direction it is taking. The first verse talks about the mixed emotions and confusion that the singer is feeling. He is caught up in his thoughts and cannot see the way forward. He can sense the pain and hurt in his partner's eyes, and he wonders if she is feeling the same way as he does. The reference to "sandpaper kisses" and "papercut bliss" suggests that the relationship is tumultuous and possibly toxic.
In the second verse, the singer talks about his partner's perception of him. She thinks that he will break her heart and break the rules again. Though he disagrees, he cannot deny the voice inside him that keeps telling him otherwise. The chorus then repeats the idea that the singer's partner is going to leave him because he has deceived her. The reference to "just a girl" suggests that the singer is not taking his partner seriously, and he is not recognizing her worth and value.
Overall, the song conveys a sense of confusion and instability in the relationship. The singer seems to be struggling with his own feelings and thoughts, while his partner is disillusioned and hurt. The lyrics suggest that the relationship is not sustainable, and the singer's partner is likely to leave him.
Line by Line Meaning
Which way from here
Uncertainty about the future and which direction to take
I'm caught up in the pages of my mind
Lost in thought and unable to see a clear path forward
And it's not so clear
The situation is unclear and confusing
But it seems the hurt is way too much this time
There is a lot of pain and hurt in the situation
Cause I see a vaine look in your eyes
The other person's look seems insincere, vain or fake
Tell me, do you see the same, same look in mine
Do you see the same insincere look in my eyes?
Sandpapper kisses, papercut bliss
Intense but painful moments that seem to be the only thing holding the relationship together
Don't know what this is, but it all leads to this
Not sure what the relationship really means, but it all leads to the same sad outcome
You're gonna leave, her
The other person is going to leave her behind
You have deceived, her
The other person has been dishonest and unfaithful
Ooh just a girl
She is vulnerable and fragile, not ready for the harsh reality of the situation
Now here I go again
Faced with the same situation again, the same hurt and confusion
She said I'll break her heart again
She knows that her actions will lead to another heartbreak for the other person
She plays the fool again
She knows that she is making foolish decisions and not learning from past mistakes
She said I'll break the rules again
She is willing to go against what she knows is right and break the rules again
Though I disagree
Despite her own disagreement, she knows that she will still repeat the same mistakes
She thinks she knows me more than me
The other person overestimates their understanding of her true feelings and intentions
It's so hard to see
She is struggling to see a clear path forward and make the right decisions
What the voice keeps telling me
She is struggling to reconcile her own thoughts and feelings with the advice she receives from others
Ooh just a girl with featherweight curls
She is young, naive, and sensitive
To expose all she knows you play like tease
The other person manipulates her emotions and vulnerability to keep her around and avoid facing the truth
You're gonna leave, her
The other person is going to leave her behind
You have deceived, her
The other person has been dishonest and unfaithful
Ooh just a girl
She is vulnerable and fragile, not ready for the harsh reality of the situation
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Alex Mc Gowan, Martina Gillian Topley-Bird, Nicholas Freeman Bird, Stephen Marley, Steve Crittall
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Jacques Rivette
You re welcome
You re gonna leave!
Which way from here
I'm caught up in the pages of my mind
And it's not so clear
But it seems the hurt is way too much this time
Cause I see a vaine look in your eyes
Tell me, do you see the same, same look in mine
Sandpapper kisses, papercut bliss
Don't know what this is, but it all leads to this
You're gonna leave, her
You have deceived, her
Ooh just a girl
Now here I go again
She said I'll break her heart again
She plays the fool again
She said I'll break the rules again
Though I disagree
She thinks she knows me more than me
It's so hard to see
What the voice keeps telling me
Ooh just a girl with featherweight curls
To expose all she knows you play like tease
Just a Girl with featherweight curls
To expose all she knows you play like tease
You're gonna leave, her
You have deceived, her
Ooh just a girl
Haroupi
LYRICS:
Which way from here
I'm caught up in the pages of my mind
And it's not so clear
But it seems the hurt is way too much this time
Cause I see a vain look in your eyes
Tell me, do you see the same, same look in mine
Sandpaper kisses, paper cut bliss
Don't know what this is, but it all leads to this
You're gonna leave, her
You have deceived, her
Ooh just a girl
Now here I go again
She said I'll break her heart again
She plays the fool again
She said I'll break the rules again
Though I disagree
She thinks she knows me more than me
It's so hard to see
What this voice keeps telling me
Ooh just a girl with featherweight curls
To expose all she knows you play like tease
Just a Girl with featherweight curls
To expose all she knows you play like tease
You're gonna leave, her
You have deceived, her
Ooh just a girl
Dear Universe
Verse 1: Stephen Marley
Which way from here
I'm caught up in the pages of my mind
And it's not so clear
But it seems the hurt is way too much this time
Cause I see a vain look in your eyes
Tell me, do you see the same, same look in mine
[Hook]
Sandpapper kisses, papercut bliss
Don't know what this is, but it all leads to this
You're gonna leave, her
You have deceived, her
Ooh just a girl
[Verse 2: Stephen Marley]
Now here I go again
She said I'll break her heart again
She plays the fool again
She said I'll break the rules again
Though I disagree
She thinks she knows me more than me
It's so hard to see
What this voice keeps telling me
[Hook]
Ooh just a girl with featherweight curls
To expose all she knows you play like tease
Just a Girl with featherweight curls
To expose all she knows you play like tease
You're gonna leave, her
You have decieved, her
Ooh just a girl
Samuel CHI MAN SAM Gomez
lyrics: Which way from here
I'm caught up in the pages of my mind
And it's not so clear
But it seems the hurt is way too much this time
Cause I see a vaine look in your eyes
Tell me, do you see the same, same look in mine
Sandpapper kisses, papercut bliss
Don't know what this is, but it all leads to this
You're gonna leave, her
You have deceived, her
Ooh just a girl
Now here I go again
She said I'll break her heart again
She plays the fool again
She said I'll break the rules again
Though I disagree
She thinks she knows me more than me
It's so hard to see
What the voice keeps telling me
Ooh just a girl with featherweight curls
To expose all she knows you play like tease
Just a Girl with featherweight curls
To expose all she knows you play like tease
You're gonna leave, her
You have deceived, her
Ooh just a girl
Alvaro Figueroa
Which way from here
I'm caught up in the pages of my mind
And it's not so clear
But it seems the hurt is way too much this time
Cause I see a vaine look in your eyes
Tell me, do you see the same, same look in mine
Sandpapper kisses, papercut bliss
Don't know what this is, but it all leads to this
You're gonna leave, her
You have deceived, her
Ooh just a girl
Now here I go again
She said I'll break her heart again
She plays the fool again
She said I'll break the rules again
Though I disagree
She thinks she knows me more than me
It's so hard to see
What the voice keeps telling me
Ooh just a girl with featherweight curls
To expose all she knows you play like tease
Just a Girl with featherweight curls
To expose all she knows you play like tease
You're gonna leave, her
You have deceived, her
Ooh just a girl
J Hill
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me
J Hill
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Nicolas Bergue
Me agree with U
Prince Rasta
best song I've ever heard in my life... the flutes and drum riddim puts you in a meditative state...One love to all ...every race unite
Prince Rasta
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@Kendra Kelley yes it is
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@MrALAVOL99 yes Bredren peace and guidance One Love