Coming In From The Cold
Bob Marley · Uprising
In this oh sweet life
We're coming in from the cold
We're 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, it's you
It's you I'm talking to now
Why do you look so sad and foresaken
When one door is closed
Don't you know another is open
Would you let the system
Make you kill your brotherman
No dread no
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 just a baby
In this life, in this life
In this oh sweet life
We're coming in from the cold
We're coming in, coming in, coming in
We're coming in from the cold
It's life, it's life, it's life
Coming in from the cold
We're 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, it's you
It's you I'm talking to now
Why do you look so sad and foresaken
Don't you know
When one door is closed
Don't you know many more is open
Would you let the system
No dread no
Would you let the system
Get on top of your head
No dread no
Would you let the system
Make you kill your brotherman
No dread no
The biggest man you ever
Did see was once a baby
In this life, in this life, in this life
In this oh sweet life
We're coming in from the cold
We're coming in, coming in, coming in
Coming in from the cold
We're coming in, coming in, coming in
Coming In From The Cold
Bob Marley's 'Coming In From The Cold' stands as a pivotal track on the 1980 album 'Uprising,' reflecting the artist's enduring commitment to Rastafarian themes and social commentary. Recorded during a period of heightened political tension in Jamaica, the song addresses the harsh realities faced by the Rastafari community, particularly regarding the persecution of its members and the struggle to maintain cultural identity amidst external pressures. The recording captures Marley's signature vocal style, blending reggae rhythms with a message of resilience and spiritual strength. As part of his broader discography, this work reinforces his status as a global icon who used music to advocate for justice and peace, ensuring the song remains a resonant piece within the reggae canon.