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 is Junior 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
And them love Raggamuffin thru 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 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
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
The 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 to Damian Marley's Me Name is Junior Gong are essentially an introduction to the artist himself. Junior Gong introduces himself as the "youngest veteran," emphasizing his experience in the industry despite his relatively young age. He reflects on his upbringing, from playing his father's bass and drums to growing up surrounded by music. Throughout the song, he emphasizes the importance of love and positivity, urging listeners to teach the youth about "loving, not violence."
The line "look who is driving Ms. Daisy" references the movie Driving Miss Daisy and is often used to describe an unexpected change in power dynamics. In this context, Junior Gong is positioning himself as a rising force in the music industry, one that cannot be ignored. He acknowledges that the world has been waiting for his music and is excited to share his "brand new lyrics" with his growing audience.
Overall, the lyrics to Me Name is Junior Gong serve as a confident introduction to an artist who is proud of his roots and ready to make his mark on the industry. The song emphasizes the importance of love and positivity, highlighting Junior Gong's commitment to spreading these values through his music.
Line by Line Meaning
Me name Jr. Gong, me tellin' you
I am Junior Gong and I am letting you know my name
Youngest veteran, me tellin' you
I may be young but I am a veteran in the music industry
I man say excuse me for a moment for a introduction
Allow me to introduce myself
Fus one fi mi Muma but mi Pupa last son
I am my mother's first but my father's last son
Like some fruits in due season a so Jr. Gong come
Just like fruits that come in their due season, I have arrived
And mi deh 'round dis ya music from mi small and mi young
I have been around music since I was small and 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 can answer any questions you may have
Well Jr. Gong is coming up and doing well excellent
I am doing well and making a name for myself
Treat the people right you stand out predominant
By treating people right, I stand out as a prominent figure
Loving don't cost not a farthing neither a cent
Love doesn't cost anything
But should you spend the money that a money well spent
But if you spend money on something worthwhile, it is money well spent
Anyway, bigging up JAH JAH, blowing breath like a vent
Anyway, I'm praising Jah and exhaling like a vent
Listen to the girls dem with angelic talent
Listen to the girls with angelic voices
Chant Nyahbinghi, burning up the serpent
Chant Nyahbinghi and rid yourself of negativity
Please we teach the youths them LOVING not violence
We should teach the youth about love, not violence
And from you naw say LOVING we beg you keep silent
And if you don't have anything loving to say, keep silent
I said, look who is driving Ms. Daisy
Look who's in control
The whole world is getting so hazy
The world is becoming more unclear and confusing
The people they are getting so crazy
People are acting more irrational and unpredictable
The wonders they don't seem to amaze me
Nothing surprises me anymore
It's been a long time the world's been waiting for this
The world has been waiting for my arrival for a long time
Well Jr. Gong him come again him have some brand new lyrics
I am back with new lyrics
I man greet you with a smile or I man greet you with a kiss
I greet you warmly, either with a smile or a kiss
Them love Raggamuffin through him style and tactics
People love Raggamuffin because of my style and tactics
Them love Ju Ju Royal through him fun and gimmicks
People love Ju Ju Royal because of its fun and gimmicks
The love Mr. MARLEY cause him...Lord
People love Mr. Marley for various reasons
Contributed by Jonathan D. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Janaina Araújo
on Julie
Gosto muito!!!
Serigne Mbacke Thiam
on Welcome to Jamrock
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