Footprints
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One set of footprints inna di sand and yuh a grumble and
A screw a seh it shoulda be two remember one thing mi youth a Father God have the plan so when
You see one set of footprints a God carry you

Hurry up and come back was the last thing she said to her son
The day his life was taken she did not know he wouldn't come back he died from the bullet
Of a gun and now her little boy is gone
She said help me, Lord help me and she looked up to the sky and she heard a voice reply

When you cry I cry
I cry along with you
When you smile I smile
I smile along with you

When you cry I cry
I cry along with you
When you smile I smile
I smile along with you

Another baby left homeless
Abandoned when he was two so the street side kids
At the shopping mall was the family he knew it's not easy being homeless sometimes you have to do
What you have to do and he didn't have a mom or dad to help him get through

He said help me, Father help me
And then he looked up to the sky and he heard a voice reply

When you cry I cry
I cry along with you
When you smile I smile
I smile along with you

It was early Sunday morning mi get up a watch the news
Then mi hear seh last night a seaview dem kill a youth den mamma tell mi seh her church sister
Jacqueline just lose her brother over seaview gardens
When she tell mi jah jah know ti mash mi up naah tell nuh lie but yuh know seh man a thuggist so yuh
Naah go see me cry everyday and every night she still a ask the father
Why her brother had to die she heard a voice reply

When you cry I cry
I cry along with you




When you smile I smile
I smile along with you

Overall Meaning

The K's song Footprints is a powerful and emotive track that explores the themes of loss, grief, and the relationship between humans and God. The lyrics speak of different individuals facing struggles and hardships in their lives, but finding solace in the knowledge that the divine is always with them, supporting them through their darkest moments.


The opening lines speak of one set of footprints in the sand, and the singer mentions that some may feel they should have seen two. The reference to footprints in the sand is an allusion to the popular poem "Footprints in the Sand" by Mary Stevenson, which tells the story of footsteps in the sand representing the journey of a person's life, with two sets becoming one at times when they needed to be carried by God. The singer is reminding the listener that even in moments when they feel alone and helpless, God is carrying them.


The second verse tells the story of a mother who loses her child to gun violence, and her desperation as she cries out to God for help. The third verse speaks of a young boy who is homeless, finding comfort in the family he has found among the children on the streets. These stories both demonstrate the difficulties that life can throw at us, but also the strength that we can draw from our faith.


The chorus, where the singer speaks of crying and smiling along with the listener, is a powerful reminder of the empathy and compassion that can be found in a relationship with God. It tells us that God is with us when we feel joy and when we feel pain, and that we are never truly alone.


Line by Line Meaning

One set of footprints inna di sand and yuh a grumble and A screw a seh it shoulda be two remember one thing mi youth a Father God have the plan so when You see one set of footprints a God carry you
You may complain when you only see one set of footprints in the sand instead of two, but remember that God has a plan and is carrying you through difficult times.


Hurry up and come back was the last thing she said to her son The day his life was taken she did not know he wouldn't come back he died from the bullet Of a gun and now her little boy is gone
A mother says goodbye to her son, not knowing it would be the last time. He was killed by a gun, leaving her devastated with the loss of her son.


She said help me, Lord help me and she looked up to the sky and she heard a voice reply When you cry I cry I cry along with you When you smile I smile I smile along with you
A woman prays for help and hears a response from God saying that He shares in her emotions, both the tears and the smiles.


Another baby left homeless Abandoned when he was two so the street side kids At the shopping mall was the family he knew it's not easy being homeless sometimes you have to do What you have to do and he didn't have a mom or dad to help him get through
A young child is left homeless without any support from family. He must turn to the street side kids for a home, and it's tough to survive on the streets without adult guidance.


He said help me, Father help me And then he looked up to the sky and he heard a voice reply When you cry I cry I cry along with you When you smile I smile I smile along with you
The child prays for help and hears a response from God saying that He shares in his emotions, both the tears and the smiles.


It was early Sunday morning mi get up a watch the news Then mi hear seh last night a seaview dem kill a youth den mamma tell mi seh her church sister Jacqueline just lose her brother over seaview gardens When she tell mi jah jah know ti mash mi up naah tell nuh lie but yuh know seh man a thuggist so yuh Naah go see me cry everyday and every night she still a ask the father Why her brother had to die she heard a voice reply
A woman loses her brother to violence in Seaview Gardens, leaving her heartbroken. Despite her tough exterior, she still asks God why her brother had to die and receives a response that God is there for her through her tears and sorrow.


When you cry I cry I cry along with you When you smile I smile I smile along with you
God shares in our emotions, both the happy and the sad times, and is with us every step of the way.




Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, RESERVOIR MEDIA MANAGEMENT INC
Written by: CRAIG THOMPSON, WAYNE MORRIS, ALISTAIRE DUHANE MCCALLA, XAVIER DAVIDSON, ROSHAUN OMOWALE CLARKE, DONOVAN BENNETT, NIGEL ANDREW STAFF, NYANDA THORBOURNE, TASHA THORBOURNE, ERROL THOMPSON, DON LEE, JEFFREY ETHAN CAMPBELL, MIKE THOMPSON

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To all those of you.. that have lost their Mums,

Be strong and take heart on this blessed day!

Everyday is a Journey... a step closer to your loved one..

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You still have a purpose on this earth!!

Become the person they wanted you to be..

They are gone but never forgotten in ur hearts..

So preserve..

Challenges are all part of your life's journey..

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In Heaven..

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Your spirit is still living within us.

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@juliansanabria5693

Cry, cry, cry
One set of footprints in ah di sand
And yuh ah grumble and ah so you think it should ah be two
'Member one thing mi youth a Father God have the plan
So when you see one set of footprints ah God ah carry you
"Hurry up and come back"
Was the last thing she said to her son
The day his life was taken
She didn't know he wouldn't come back
He died from the bullet of a gun
And now her little boy is gone
She said "Help me, Lord help me"
And she looked up to the sky
And she heard a voice reply
When you cry, I cry
I cry along with you
When you smile, I smile
I smile along with you
When you cry, I cry
I cry along with you
When you smile, I smile
I smile along with you
Another baby left homeless
Abandoned when he was two
So the street side kids at the shopping mall was the family he knew
It's not easy being homeless
Sometimes you have to do, what you have to do
And he didn't have a mom or dad to help him get through
He said "Help me, Father help me"
And he looked up to the sky
And he heard a voice reply
When you cry, I cry
I cry along with you
When you smile, I smile
I smile along with you
When you cry, I cry (Based on a true story)
I cry along with you
When you smile, I smile (Keep yuh head up)
I smile along with you
It was early Sunday morning, me get up ah watch the news
Den me hear say last night a sea view dem kill ah youth
Den, mamma tell me say her church sister Jacqueline
Just lose her brother over sea view garden
When she tell me, jah jah know it, mash me up, nuh tell me lie
But yuh know say man a thuggist so yuh nuh go see me cry
Everyday and everynight she still ah ask the father why
Her brother had to die
She heard ah voice reply
When you cry, I cry
I cry along with you
When you smile, I smile
I smile along with you
When you cry, I cry
I cry along with you
When you smile, I smile
I smile along with you
When you cry, I cry
I cry along with you
When you smile, I smile
I smile along with you
When you cry, I cry
I cry along with you
When you smile, I smile
I smile along with you



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It's 2024 and this song is still EVERYTHING

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I was 2 year old when it get out and i listen it today too

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