Bado, scoobado, scoobado-bado-bado. Oh, wo-yo-yo-y!
When the whole world lets you down
And there’s nowhere for you to turn
‘Cause all of your best friends let you down-own-own
And you tried to accumulate
But the world is full of hate
So all of your best thoughts, just adrift through space
I know a place where we can carry on
I know a place where we can carry on
We can carry on, we can carry on
We can carry on, we can carry on
And this people like you, ooh people like me
People need to be free yeah
There’s a place in the sun where there is love for everyone
Where we can be yeah
I know a place where we can carry on
I know a place where we can carry on
We can carry on, we can carry on
We can carry on, we can carry on
Yeah when the whole world lets you down
And there’s nowhere for you to turn
‘Cause all of your best friends have a let you d-down, down-own-own
And you tried to accumulate
But the world is full of hate
So all of your best thoughts, just adrift through space
I know a place where we can carry on
I know a place where we can carry on
We can carry on, we can carry on
We can carry on, we can carry on
We can carry on, we can carry on
We can carry on, we can carry on
Finding Hope Amidst Disappointment
“I Know A Place” by Bob Marley is a heartfelt anthem that addresses the universal feeling of being let down by the world and those closest to us. The lyrics capture the pain of isolation and betrayal, but quickly turn toward hope. Marley suggests that even when negativity and hate seem overwhelming, there is always a place—literal or metaphorical—where we can find solace, love, and freedom. It’s a call to not give up, but instead seek out positivity and unity with others who share the same desire for peace.
A Message of Unity and Freedom
The song emphasizes the importance of solidarity among people who long for freedom and acceptance. Marley envisions a “place in the sun,” a symbol of hope where love is abundant and everyone can truly be themselves. Repeated affirmations that “we can carry on” reinforce the belief in resilience and the power of collective spirit to overcome adversity.
Song Credits
Artist: Bob Marley
Songwriters: Bob Marley