Lee & Molly
Ziggy Marley & The Melody Makers Feat. Keith Richards Lyrics

Yay!
Excited exclamation indicating enthusiasm for what is to come

Lee and Molly
Referring to the couple who are the subject of the song

White guy in love with black beauty
Describing the interracial relationship between Lee and Molly

Mama don't want that
Lee's mother disapproves of his relationship with Molly

Though she know they might be free
Despite knowing that Lee and Molly have the right to be together

Daddy got drunk one day
Lee's father, drunk, becomes violent towards Lee

He beat the hell out of poor old Lee
Lee is physically assaulted by his father

Why should they hide to share strong moments? (Yes)
Questioning the need for Lee and Molly to conceal their affection for each other

These days men have no bound'ries
Society should not impose limits on whom a person can love

So whether you care or whether you won't - tell you what
The opinion of others does not matter when it comes to loving someone

They have something a lot don't
Lee and Molly share a special connection that many people do not experience

They're not just good friends
Their relationship is not platonic

What are dreams if they can't be
Asking the question of the value of dreams if they cannot be realized

Love can't hurt you
Contradicting the idea that loving someone can be a painful experience

There's more to know than you can see
Encouraging people to look beyond surface appearances and preconceived notions

The vibes so strong they had to go along (all the way)
The connection between Lee and Molly was so powerful that they had to pursue it to the fullest extent

She gave the sign so he crossed the line
Molly indicated her interest in Lee, and he acted upon it

Now they know they can't bargain with tribulation
They have learned that obstacles cannot be negotiated away

But there's stil things in life you just can't resist now
Acknowledging that some impulses are too strong to ignore

Can't resist now: this is it! Yeah
Emphasizing the importance of seizing the moment and acting on one's desires

All you're teaching who
Addressing those who try to dictate whom others should love

Is who they should scorn
Encouraging people to reject the idea of hating or rejecting others based on their race or ethnicity

Passion insist they must be born
Asserting that love and passion are innate and cannot be suppressed

Let them grow, grow & grow
Allowing Lee and Molly's love to flourish

Let the whole wide world know
Sharing their story with others

They're not just, not just good friends naanhg!
Reiterating that their relationship is more than just friendship

Yes it is a white guy in love with a black beauty
Repeating the interracial aspect of the couple's relationship

Let love be free, let love be free
Urging society to let love flourish and not impose restrictions