Don't Cry
Emotional Journey: Lucky Dube's Message of Love and Unity
Lyrics
Everytime I say I wanna go
Expressing the intention to leave or move.
I can see you gonna cry
Anticipating the emotional reaction of crying from the listener.
Everytime I say I wanna go
Reiterating the desire to go, expecting a crying response.
I can tell you gonna cry
Observing the anticipated emotional response of crying.
Thinking of the lonely nights
Reflecting on lonely nights when not together.
( when I' m not there )
Clarifying the context of loneliness when absent.
Thinking of the days
Contemplating days without the speaker's presence.
( when I' ve gone )
Highlighting the absence of the speaker in certain periods.
Thousands of people
Noting the significant number of people interested in the speaker.
Wanna see me
Acknowledging the widespread interest in the speaker's activities.
Millions are waiting
Emphasizing the large audience eagerly awaiting a message.
For the message
Stating the speaker is a messenger with a message to deliver.
Billions are dying
Highlighting the urgency of the message by noting the large number of people facing challenges.
For the message
Reiterating the high demand for the speaker's message due to widespread struggles.
I am going round the world
Describing the speaker's global travels to spread a message.
Spreading the message
Reiterating the global mission to convey a message.
I am going round the world
Emphasizing the expansive journey to spread the word globally.
Spreading the word
Reiterating the commitment to spreading an important message worldwide.
Don' t cry baby, don' t cry
Comforting the listener, urging them not to cry.
Chorus:
Repeating the message not to cry, emphasized in the chorus.
Don' t cry
Chorus: Reiterating the plea not to cry.
They wanna hear me saying!
Expressing the audience's desire to hear specific affirmations from the speaker.
Ayobayo
Mentioning "Ayobayo," possibly a phrase or expression with positive connotations.
They wanna hear me hear me say
Repeating the audience's desire to hear specific reassuring words.
I' ve got you babe
Affirming a connection with the listener by saying "I've got you, babe."
They wanna hear me sayin
Stating the desire for unity and togetherness.
Together as one
Expressing the importance of unity with the phrase "Together as one."
They wanna hear me say
Reiterating the audience's desire to hear specific words, possibly indicating the speaker's role.
I' m a slave
Stating "I'm a slave," potentially conveying a sense of commitment or dedication.
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