Lyric discussion by anthonyh 

Cover art for Coming In From The Cold lyrics by Bob Marley and the Wailers

I belive this song was written when Bob know he had cancer and hadn't long to live. It's about the cycle of life and the progress that has to be made to realise a just world.

First let me say that anyone who has looked up the meaning of this song has grown to love this song. congratulations, one of the best and most least recognized songs Marley every wrote. I created an account just to comment on this song. I truly think that this song is about the weaknesses people have and that everyone ,even the strongest, are vulnerable. And, that people as a whole should be treated as if they are "coming in from the cold" i.e. looking for warmth. They look to you for protection, revitalization... even as strong as they seem or...