Damian's nickname is Junior Gong which is derived from his father's nickname of Tuff Gong. His father died when he was two years old, yet his message still lives through the music of his children.
Party Time
Damian "Jr. Gong" Marley Lyrics
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Let love go or you let it stay
Keep love shining along the way
Raggamuffin a produce Jr. Gong a DJ
1 bottle of magnum, 1 shot of roots
Dem deh ting de a bad bway juice
2 slimy okra doctor fish soup
1 bottle of magnum, 1 shot of roots
Dem deh ting de a bad bway juice
2 slimy okra doctor fish soup
Don't you know, Lord
Now some man a deal woman like a bird dem a shoot
Never sew di seed and them dem want keep di fruit
Settle Raggamuffin you is a militant youth
Old soldier and you nuh need a parachute
Baby, baby, mi love di function
Legs dem sexy not a scar 'pon you hand
Girls like a you is X amount of action
And mi tell you Jr. Gong is like a gas station
That's what Raggamuffin use
As I would tell you weh di Daddy Ziggy him use
Dat a weh di Ruggu Ruggu use
As I would tell you weh di Juju Royal use
Dat's what Jr. Gong him use
As I would tell you weh di Daddy Ninja use
Dat's what Daddy Maestro use, Lord
1 bottle of magnum, 1 shot of roots
Dem deh ting de a bad bway juice
2 slimy okra doctor fish soup
Don't you know dat a ruff neck juice
1 bottle of magnum, 1 shot of roots
Dem deh ting de a bad bway juice
2 slimy okra doctor fish soup
Don't you know
Now some woman outta road dem a drive man mad
Can't even cook and that's bad, bad, bad
Good looks alone sey dat can't hold me
Although me love di girls dem with the sexy body
Now gal pickney love when man pocket strong
And all through the dance dem fi have something in dem hand
A man say every gal him check she say she have a man
So him check I and I fi di love potion
That's what Raggamuffin use
As I would tell you weh di Daddy Ziggy him use
Dat a weh di Juju Royal use
As I would tell you weh di Ruggu Ruggu use
Dat's what Jr. Gong him use
As I would tell you weh di Daddy Ninja use
Dat's what Silverado use, Lord
Party day and night
Party party right
Party never stop
Party 'til we drop
Party day and night
Party party right
Party never stop
Party 'til we drop
Now I want you listen keenly, me a tell you di truth
Woman you fi di Juju Royal like a kani boot
I will be di loom and you will bear my fruit
Is to Paso Solo like a velvet suit
Candle light dinner violin an' flute
Dedicated to di man weh build di juice
Arrow root poridge a broad bean stew
Can you keep a secret now you know dat we use
1 bottle of magnum, 1 shot of roots
Dem deh ting de a bad bway juice
2 slimy okra doctor fish soup
Don't you know dat a ruff neck juice
1 bottle of magnum, 1 shot of roots
Dem deh ting de a bad bway juice
2 slimy okra doctor fish soup
Don't you know
Now some man a deal woman like a bird dem a shoot
Never sew di seed and them dem want keep di fruit
Settle Raggamuffin you is a militant youth
Old soldier and you nuh need a parachute
Baby, baby, mi love di function
Legs dem sexy not a scar 'pon you hand
Girls like a you is one in a million
And mi tell you Jr. Gong is like a gas station
That's what Daddy Ziggy him use
As I would tell you weh di Raggamuffin use
Dat a weh di Daddy Ninja use
As I would tell you weh di Ruggu Ruggu use
Dat's what Juju Royal use
As I would tell you weh di Daddy Maestro use
Dat's what Jr. Gong him use, Lord
1 bottle of magnum, 1 shot of roots
Dem deh ting de a bad bway juice
2 slimy okra doctor fish soup
Don't you know dat a ruff neck juice
1 bottle of magnum, 1 shot of roots
Dem deh ting de a bad bway juice
2 slimy okra doctor fish soup
Don't you know
The lyrics to Damian "Jr. Gong" Marley's song Party Time describe a lively party atmosphere and touch on various themes such as love, relationships, and the importance of having money. Throughout the song, the artist emphasizes the power of love and how it should be cherished and nurtured. He advises people to either let love go or hold on to it, and to keep it shining throughout their lives. In addition to these romantic themes, the song also includes references to food and drinks, with mentions of Magnum, doctor fish soup, and okra.
The chorus repeats the phrase "1 bottle of magnum, 1 shot of roots," which seems to be a reference to alcohol and possibly a form of Jamaican medicine made with various herbs and roots. The song addresses gender dynamics as well, with Marley criticizing men who mistreat women and women who value men only for their money. He speaks to the power dynamic between men and women, the way men may pressure women into relationships despite their lack of interest, and the importance of finding someone who values more than just material possessions.
Overall, Party Time is a song about celebrating life and love, and taking joy in the simple pleasures of good food, good company, and good times.
Line by Line Meaning
As I would tell you as I would say
I am about to share some wisdom with you
Let love go or you let it stay
Sometimes you have to let love run its course, even if it means letting it go
Keep love shining along the way
Maintain the light of love and let it guide you
Raggamuffin a produce Jr. Gong a DJ
I am a raggamuffin producing music while going by the name Jr. Gong as a DJ
1 bottle of magnum, 1 shot of roots
A popular drink with certain ingredients to create a unique blend
Dem deh ting de a bad bway juice
This beverage has the power to make people act bad
2 slimy okra doctor fish soup
A dish made from okra and doctor fish with a slimy consistency
Don't you know dat a ruff neck juice
This beverage is known to be favored by those with rough or aggressive personalities
Some man a deal woman like a bird dem a shoot
Some men treat women poorly and discard them like unwanted birds
Never sew di seed and them dem want keep di fruit
Some men don't put in the effort to create a relationship, yet still expect to keep the benefits
Settle Raggamuffin you is a militant youth
As a raggamuffin, I am a determined youth with a fighting spirit
Old soldier and you nuh need a parachute
Like an experienced soldier, I am ready for anything and don't need help to succeed
Baby, baby, mi love di function
I really enjoy this event/party
Legs dem sexy not a scar 'pon you hand
Your legs are very attractive and you don't have any visible scars on your hands
Girls like a you is X amount of action
Women like you bring a certain level of energy and excitement
And mi tell you Jr. Gong is like a gas station
My energy and skills as Jr. Gong are abundant and will keep you going, just like a gas station
That's what Raggamuffin use
This is the drink favored by raggamuffins
As I would tell you weh di Daddy Ziggy him use
I would like to share what drink Daddy Ziggy likes to drink
Party day and night
This party is happening all day and night
Party party right
This party is amazing and perfect
Party never stop
This party will keep going forever
Party 'til we drop
We will party until we physically can't anymore
Woman you fi di Juju Royal like a kani boot
Women should aim to be like Juju Royal - classy and stylish, like a kaniliba boot
I will be di loom and you will bear my fruit
I will create the foundation and you will be the one to carry on my legacy
Is to Paso Solo like a velvet suit
Together we will be like Paso Solo and his smooth velvet suit
Candle light dinner violin an' flute
We will have a romantic dinner with the ambiance of candles and the sound of a violin and flute
Dedicated to di man weh build di juice
This song is dedicated to the man who created the signature drink
Arrow root poridge a broad bean stew
This dish is a combination of arrow root porridge and broad bean stew
Can you keep a secret now you know dat we use
Now that you know our secret recipe, can you keep it a secret?
Girls like a you is one in a million
Women like you are rare and special
That's what Daddy Ziggy him use
This is the drink favored by Daddy Ziggy
Dat a weh di Daddy Ninja use
This is the drink favored by Daddy Ninja
Dat's what Silverado use, Lord
This is the drink that Silverado prefers
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: DAMIAN ROBERT NESTA MARLEY, KYMANI RONALD MARLEY, STEPHEN MARLEY
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