In this life, in this life, in this life
In this, oh sweet life
We’re (we’re coming in from the cold)
We’re coming in (coming in), coming in (coming in)
Coming in (coming in), coming in (coming in)
Coming in from the cold!
It’s you, it’s you, it’s you I’m talking to
Well, you (it’s you), you (it’s you), you I’m talking to now
Why do you look so sad, and forsaken?
When one door is closed, don’t you know, other is open?
Would you let the system make you kill your brotherman?
No, no, no, no, no, no! No, Dread, no! Woo!
Would you make the system make you kill your brotherman?
(No, Dread, no!)
Would you make the system get on top of your head again?
(No, Dread, no!)
Well, the biggest man you ever did see was – was just a baby
In this life (in this life)
In this (in this life, oh sweet life):
Coming in from the cold!
We’re coming in (coming in), coming in-a (coming in)
Coming in (coming in), ooh! (coming in)
Coming in from the cold!
In this life (in this life)
In this (in this life, oh sweet life):
Coming in from the cold!
We’re coming in (coming in), coming in-a (coming in)
Coming in (coming in), ooh! (coming in)
Coming in from the cold!
It’s you, you, you I’m talking
Well, yes, you, bilyabong you! (it’s you)
Ew! – you I’m talking to now
We-e-ell, why do you look so, look so, look so sad
Look so sad and forsaken?
Don’t you know: When one door is closed – when one door is closed
Many more is open?
We-e-e-ell, would you let the system get on top of your head again?
No, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, Dread, no!
Would you let the system make you kill your brotherman?
No, Dread, no!
We-e-e-ell, would you make the system get on top of your head again?
(No, Dread, no!) No, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no!
Well, the biggest – biggest man you ever – ever
Did-a see was-a was-a once a baby
In this life (in this life)
In this (in this life, oh sweet life):
Coming in from the cold!
We’re coming in (coming in), coming in-a (coming in)
Coming in (coming in), ooh! (coming in)
Coming in from the cold!
We’re coming in-a, coming in-a, coming in-a, coming in-a!
Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, yea-ea-ea-eah!
Coming in from the cold
Coming in (coming in), coming in (coming in)
(Coming in) (coming in)
(Coming in) from the – from the cold!
Finding Hope in Adversity
“Coming In From The Cold” by Bob Marley is a powerful anthem that speaks to resilience and unity in the face of hardship. The lyrics encourage listeners to embrace hope, even when confronted by life’s challenges. Marley’s message revolves around not letting oppressive systems break one’s spirit or pit people against each other. Through repeated lines like “When one door is closed, don’t you know, other is open?”, the song instills optimism, urging us to seek new opportunities and support one another. The refrain “coming in from the cold” symbolizes finding warmth, acceptance, and belonging after periods of struggle or exclusion. Ultimately, Marley inspires a sense of togetherness, reminding us that even the strongest among us started from humble beginnings and that everyone deserves a chance to move forward.
Song Credits
- Artist: Bob Marley
- Songwriters: Bob Marley
- Release Year: 1980
- Label: Island Records