Damian was two years old when his father Bob died; he is the only child born to Marley and Cindy Breakspeare, Miss World 1976. Damian's nickname Junior Gong is derived from his father's nickname of Tuff Gong. Damian has been performing since the age of 13 and released his first album in 1996, at the age of 18. He shares, along with most of his family, a full-time career in music. Unlike his brothers and sisters, however, his musical specialty is "toasting", a Jamaican vocal technique that is a predecessor to rapping.
Damian has 3 records to date, including the highest placed reggae album in the USA billboard album charts with Welcome To Jamrock, and the highest place reggae song in the UK Top 40 with Welcome to Jamrock.
Like his father before him and the rest of the Marley family, he is a Rastafarian and his music reflects the Rastafari guiding principles of love and political freedom.
Here we Go
Damian Marley Lyrics
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My big ego is gonna get me in trouble
Trying to play hero
My jeans can't tight like Michael Phelps speedo
We no play follow fashion, when we lead out
Now looky here, my big ideas
Gonna get me in trouble now amongst my peers
But have no fear, no bother cry tears
(Here, here I come again)
Gong originally, run fi the grand finally
(Have no fear, for it is only I)
I do it regularly, through every hill and valley
(I'm here to teach you only truth)
It's Mister Warm and Easy
Somebody please believe me
(For the things you do, Jah is watching you)
Man a wah some do a likkle bomboclaated
Weh feel like them because dem album charted
Well all bad card will be disregarded
No punk cyaan finish weh Bob Marley started
Gong to the Zilla, I'm the Don Die-Hearted
Anywhere me go, dem roll out red carpet
Some man a buy car and nah no house fi park it
Nah unify dem selfish like market
Dem sell out dem souls just to be rewarded
Bleach out dem skin, dem favour dead to rahtid
Soul too corrupt and dem blemish and faulted
Real Rastaman we cannot be outsmarted
Gong's not the one fi a bwoy take chance with
? alright weh make the Red Sea parted
Provide the harvest, in drought and shortage
With Jah by my side I've got all advantage
(Here, here I come again)
Gong, the originally, run fi the grand finally
(Have no fear, for it is only I)
I do it regularly, through every hill and valley
(I'm here to teach you only truth)
It's Mister Warm and Easy
Somebody please believe me
(For the things you do, Jah is watching you)
So buy your tickets to the show, get there early get a seat
The real gang is in the house, everything has counterfeit
If I have not been around, it's a part of my mystique
I've been busy so to speak, I've been winning on the street
I've been feeling like a Wednesday, surrounded by the week
This strong alone continue, fi di justice weh we seek
So doh follow some DJ cah dem see me in up a creek
Dem inna deeper shit it when time deh man dey make a beat
And if you buy the bullshit, then don't lose your receipt
Them bound fi self destruct, me a go lowe dem, make you seet
Dem sow weh dem a reap, dem think say Jah no seet
When the stage show full a demon and the club dem full a freak
And the dancehall full a pagans and dance like dem a Greek
Dem rank and dem a reek, dem pop down one a week
Dem always over dweet, but turn the other cheek
The earth is for the meek
(Here, here I come again)
Gong, the originally, run fi the grand finally
(Have no fear, for it is only I)
I do it regularly, through every hill and valley
(I'm here to teach you only truth)
It's Mister Warm and Easy
Somebody please believe me
(For the things you do, Jah is watching you)
Me do a thousand video shooting, ten thousand chariot
Hundred thousand photo shoot and million radio drop
Me deejay till me horse and welcome people to the rock
You think a silver spoon a like it drop inna me lap
Me sign a billion autograph, up to now the tour no stop
Trade privacy for privilege, it balance when it swap
Tony Rebel say a reggae put Jamaica 'pon the map
Who am I to disagree when I've been reaping up the crop
My first release was '93, when dem a feed pon Similac
First Grammy at 23, tell me which one a dem do that
Another tour at 27, add it up and do the maths
The weight weh dem a carry that no heavy like me locks
I'm a veteran, the young guest to be exact
Ghetto people love me bad, I'm guessing opposites attract
Uptown me born and broke, Stony Hill to mark the spot
Big Gong to the Zilla and the return of the mac
The lyrics to Damian Marley's "We" are a commentary on fame, ego, and the responsibilities that come with being a public figure. The opening lines show a recognition that his ego could get in the way and lead to trouble, but he also acknowledges his desire to be a hero who doesn't follow the trends set by others. Marley is trying to be a leader who creates his own path and has the strength to stand by his convictions, even if it means going against the norms. He recognizes that his ideas are often seen as too big by his peers, but that doesn't mean he should stop pursuing them. The chorus repeats the phrase, "Here I come again," signaling a recommitment to his mission and a determination to see it through.
The second verse touches on the theme of authenticity and how it applies to the music industry. Marley expresses his disdain for artists who are only concerned with charting hits and making money, and who are willing to compromise their morals for success. He posits that the real legacy of reggae music began with Bob Marley and that anyone who is selling out for personal gain cannot continue that legacy. Marley notes that he has earned his success through hard work and adherence to his beliefs, which includes advocating for justice and standing up against corruption.
Line by Line Meaning
Here we go
Starting the song
My big ego is gonna get me in trouble
My arrogance will lead to problems
Trying to play hero
Attempting to be a hero
My jeans can't tight like Michael Phelps speedo
My pants can't fit as well as Michael Phelps' swimsuit
We no play follow fashion, when we lead out
We don't follow trends, we set them
Now looky here, my big ideas
My ambitious plans
Gonna get me in trouble now amongst my peers
Will cause problems among my colleagues
But have no fear, no bother cry tears
No need to worry or cry
You're just miles ahead when I'm ahead light years
You are only slightly ahead compared to my large lead
(Here, here I come again)
Starting another section of the song
Gong originally, run fi the grand finally
Starting from the beginning to end
(Have no fear, for it is only I)
Don't worry, it's just me
I do it regularly, through every hill and valley
Doing it consistently through all ups and downs
(I'm here to teach you only truth)
I'm here to teach the truth
It's Mister Warm and Easy
I'm calm and easygoing
Somebody please believe me
I want someone to trust me
(For the things you do, Jah is watching you)
God is always watching what we do
Man a wah some do a likkle bomboclaated
Some people are a little too conceited
Weh feel like them because dem album charted
They think they're great because of the success of their album
Well all bad card will be disregarded
Their bad deeds will be ignored
No punk cyaan finish weh Bob Marley started
No one can stop what Bob Marley created
Gong to the Zilla, I'm the Don Die-Hearted
I'm determined and committed
Anywhere me go, dem roll out red carpet
People give me special treatment
Some man a buy car and nah no house fi park it
Some people buy cars but have no place to park them
Nah unify dem selfish like market
They are selfish and can't be united
Dem sell out dem souls just to be rewarded
They compromise their integrity for personal gain
Bleach out dem skin, dem favour dead to rahtid
They bleach their skin and don't value their true identity
Soul too corrupt and dem blemish and faulted
Their souls are corrupted and stained
Real Rastaman we cannot be outsmarted
True Rastafarians can't be fooled
Gong's not the one fi a bwoy take chance with
Don't mess with me
? alright weh make the Red Sea parted
I have the power to make the impossible happen
Provide the harvest, in drought and shortage
I provide abundance even in tough times
With Jah by my side I've got all advantage
I am blessed with God's support
(Here, here I come again)
Starting another section of the song
Gong, the originally, run fi the grand finally
Starting from the beginning to end
(Have no fear, for it is only I)
Don't worry, it's just me
I do it regularly, through every hill and valley
Doing it consistently through all ups and downs
(I'm here to teach you only truth)
I'm here to teach the truth
It's Mister Warm and Easy
I'm calm and easygoing
Somebody please believe me
I want someone to trust me
(For the things you do, Jah is watching you)
God is always watching what we do
So buy your tickets to the show, get there early get a seat
Buy tickets to my show and arrive early to secure a spot
The real gang is in the house, everything has counterfeit
I am the real deal surrounded by imitators
If I have not been around, it's a part of my mystique
My absence adds to my allure
I've been busy so to speak, I've been winning on the street
I've been working hard and achieving success
I've been feeling like a Wednesday, surrounded by the week
I feel like I stand out among all the mediocrity
This strong alone continue, fi di justice weh we seek
I continue the fight for justice on my own
So doh follow some DJ cah dem see me in up a creek
Don't follow DJs who think I'm struggling
Dem inna deeper shit it when time deh man dey make a beat
They're in deeper trouble when I start making music
And if you buy the bullshit, then don't lose your receipt
If you believe lies, don't forget the proof of purchase
Them bound fi self destruct, me a go lowe dem, make you seet
They are destined to ruin themselves, I'll stay away from them and you should too
Dem sow weh dem a reap, dem think say Jah no seet
They reap what they sow, thinking God doesn't see it
When the stage show full a demon and the club dem full a freak
When concerts are full of bad influence and clubs full of promiscuity
And the dancehall full a pagans and dance like dem a Greek
When dancehalls are full of non-believers and people dance like ancient Greeks
Dem rank and dem a reek, dem pop down one a week
They are unsophisticated and fall frequently
Dem always over dweet, but turn the other cheek
They overdo it but appear passive
The earth is for the meek
The humble shall inherit the world
(Here, here I come again)
Starting another section of the song
Gong, the originally, run fi the grand finally
Starting from the beginning to end
(Have no fear, for it is only I)
Don't worry, it's just me
I do it regularly, through every hill and valley
Doing it consistently through all ups and downs
(I'm here to teach you only truth)
I'm here to teach the truth
It's Mister Warm and Easy
I'm calm and easygoing
Somebody please believe me
I want someone to trust me
(For the things you do, Jah is watching you)
God is always watching what we do
Me do a thousand video shooting, ten thousand chariot
I've done countless music videos and traveled many miles
Hundred thousand photo shoot and million radio drop
I've participated in many photo shoots and radio interviews
Me deejay till me horse and welcome people to the rock
I perform until I'm exhausted and welcome people to Jamaica
You think a silver spoon a like it drop inna me lap
I didn't have an easy way to success
Me sign a billion autograph, up to now the tour no stop
I've signed many autographs and am still touring
Trade privacy for privilege, it balance when it swap
I've given up privacy for fame, but it's a fair trade
Tony Rebel say a reggae put Jamaica 'pon the map
Tony Rebel said reggae music made Jamaica known
Who am I to disagree when I've been reaping up the crop
I can't deny the success of reggae music
My first release was '93, when dem a feed pon Similac
I released my first song in 1993 when I was still drinking Similac
First Grammy at 23, tell me which one a dem do that
I won my first Grammy at 23, can they do that?
Another tour at 27, add it up and do the maths
I'm still touring at 27, do the math
The weight weh dem a carry that no heavy like me locks
They don't carry the same weight I do
I'm a veteran, the young guest to be exact
I'm experienced and still young
Ghetto people love me bad, I'm guessing opposites attract
I am loved by those in the ghetto, despite being different
Uptown me born and broke, Stony Hill to mark the spot
I was born in an upscale area, but success came from Stony Hill
Big Gong to the Zilla and the return of the mac
Gong is back and better than ever
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: DAMIAN ROBERT NESTA MARLEY, DENNIS BROWN, ROBBIE SHAKESPEARE, SLY DUNBAR, STEPHEN MCGREGOR, WAYNE MARSHALL, WINSTON BOSWELL
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