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.
Me Name Jr. Gong
Damian Marley Lyrics
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Youngest veteran, me tellin' you
Me name, Jr. Gong, me tellin' you
Youngest veteran
I man say excuse me for a moment for a introduction
Fus one fi mi Muma but mi Pupa last son
Like some fruits in due season a so Jr. Gong come
Mi use to play Familyman bass, knock Carly's drum
And any question you can ask I man can answer mi son
Me name, Jr. Gong, me tellin' you
Youngest veteran, me tellin' you
Me name, Jr. Gong, me tellin' you
Youngest veteran
Well, Jr. Gong is coming up and doing well excellent
Treat the people right you stand out predominant
Loving don't cost not a farthing neither a cent
But should you spend the money that a money well spent
Anyway, bigging up Jah Jah, blowing breath like a vent
Listen to the girls dem with angelic talent
Chant Nyahbinghi, burning up the serpent
Please we teach the youths them loving not violence
And from you naw say loving we beg you keep silent
I say loving, loving not violence
And from you naw say loving me beg you keep, Lord
I said, look who is driving Ms. Daisy
The whole world is getting so hazy
The people they are getting so crazy
The wonders they don't seem to amaze me
It's been a long time the world's been waiting for this
Well, Jr. Gong him come again him have some brand new lyrics
It's been a long time the world's been waiting for this
The girls love Raggamuffin through him style and tactics
Me name, Jr. Gong, me tellin' you
Youngest veteran, me tellin' you
Me name, Jr. Gong, me tellin' you
Youngest veteran
I man say excuse me for a moment for a introduction
Fus one fi mi Muma but mi Pupa last son
Like some fruits in due season a so Jr. Gong come
And mi deh 'round dis ya music from mi small and mi young
Mi use to play Familyman bass, knock all da drum
And any question you can ask I man can answer mi son
Me name, Jr. Gong, me tellin' you
Youngest veteran, me tellin' you
Me name, Jr. Gong, me tellin' you
Youngest veteran
It's been a long time the world's been waiting for this
Well, Jr. Gong him come again him have some brand new lyrics
It's been a long time the world is waiting for this
I man greet you with a smile or I man greet you with a kiss
Them love Raggamuffin through him style and tactics
Them love Ju Ju Royal through him fun and gimmicks
Them love Mr. Marley 'cause him Lord
Me name, Jr. Gong, me tellin' you
Youngest veteran, me tellin' you
Me name, Jr. Gong, me tellin' you
Youngest veteran
The lyrics of Damian Marley's "Me Name Jr. Gong" are a self-introduction of the artist, highlighting his musical background and his commitment to promoting love and non-violence through his music. The opening lines repeat the artist's name, emphasizing his identity as the "youngest veteran," suggesting that despite his relatively young age, he has already earned a reputation and respect in the music industry.
The second verse of the song is a reflection on the importance of treating people right, promoting love, and rejecting violence. The line "loving don't cost not a farthing neither a cent" emphasizes that promoting love and kindness is a simple and free act that can make a significant difference in the world. The artist also invokes his Rastafarian beliefs, chanting "Nyahbinghi" and "burning up the serpent," symbolizing the rebellion against oppression and injustice.
The third verse reiterates the artist's commitment to spreading a message of love and non-violence, calling on the youth to embrace these values. The final lines of the song express the artist's confidence that his musical style and approach will be well-received, highlighting his popularity and appeal to different audiences.
Line by Line Meaning
Me name, Jr. Gong, me tellin' you
I am introducing myself as Jr. Gong
Youngest veteran, me tellin' you
I am the youngest veteran in the music industry
I man say excuse me for a moment for a introduction
I am politely asking for a moment to introduce myself
Fus one fi mi Muma but mi Pupa last son
I am the last son of my father's family and the first son of my mother's family
Like some fruits in due season a so Jr. Gong come
I came at the right time, like fruits that come in season
And mi deh 'round dis ya music from mi small and mi young
I have been around music since I was young
Mi use to play Familyman bass, knock Carly's drum
I used to play bass for Familyman and drums for Carly
And any question you can ask I man can answer mi son
I am knowledgeable about music and can answer any questions
Well, Jr. Gong is coming up and doing well excellent
Jr. Gong is growing and succeeding
Treat the people right you stand out predominant
Treat people with kindness and you will be successful
Loving don't cost not a farthing neither a cent
Love does not cost anything
But should you spend the money that a money well spent
If you spend money, it should be spent wisely
Anyway, bigging up Jah Jah, blowing breath like a vent
Giving praise to Jah and speaking freely
Listen to the girls dem with angelic talent
Listen to females with exceptional talent
Chant Nyahbinghi, burning up the serpent
Participate in the Nyahbinghi chant and get rid of negativity
Please we teach the youths them loving not violence
We should teach children to love and not be violent
And from you naw say loving we beg you keep silent
If you do not have anything loving to say, please remain quiet
I said, look who is driving Ms. Daisy
Look who is succeeding and rising up
The whole world is getting so hazy
The world is becoming confusing
The people they are getting so crazy
People are behaving erratically
The wonders they don't seem to amaze me
Even amazing things do not surprise me anymore
It's been a long time the world's been waiting for this
People have been waiting a long time for this to happen
Well, Jr. Gong him come again him have some brand new lyrics
Jr. Gong has new and unique lyrics
The girls love Raggamuffin through him style and tactics
Women enjoy Jr. Gong's Reggae style and techniques
I man greet you with a smile or I man greet you with a kiss
I will greet you with positivity and affection
Them love Raggamuffin through him style and tactics
Fans adore Jr. Gong's Reggae style and techniques
Them love Ju Ju Royal through him fun and gimmicks
Fans love Ju Ju Royal because of his entertainment and tricks
Them love Mr. Marley 'cause him Lord
Fans love Mr. Marley because he is a legend
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Vincent Ford, Rita Anderson Marley, Damian Robert Nesta Marley, Stephen Marley
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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