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.
One Loaf of Bread
Damian Marley Lyrics
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Christ feed the multitude wid only one loaf a bread! Poor people
There is something for you dont let the pressures of the system
Get upon ya head, Poor people there is something for you
Mankind cares not for his sisters anymore, still there is
something for you
There will be something for...
Rasta works a manifest an it a blossom an a bloom,
Nature always run it course the tide is rising wit the moon,
It only take a spark to put a fyah to da fume,
What is hidden in the dark shall be revealed so very soon,
Tell Pharoah free the prisoners from the dungeon an the doom,
Tell di youths fi natty-dread an babylon put dem inna platoon,
Di trials an di perils deepa dan di blue lagoon,
Dem nuh wan fi nuh dem history yuh nuh see say dem a goon
Christ fed the multitude wid only one loaf a bread! Poor people
There is something for you dont let the pressures of the system
Get upon ya head, Poor people there is something for you
Mankind cares not for his sisters anymore, still there is
something for you!
Each an every time yuh see we forward offa tour, there will
be something for...
Jah gave Moses 10 commandments upon two tables of stone,
Led Israel out of Egypt an den promise them a home,
Samson slew the Philisteens wid a donkey jaw bone,
An david slew goliath wid a two two wey crome,
Blessed be da man wey walketh not inna de war zone,
Blessed be di man wey hair natty nappy an grown, blessed
be di herbs
Wey keep we higher, nappy an stone, Fyah fi a man wey se'dung inna
Babylon throne, curious woman go a dance an lef dem pickney
dem alone,
Cannot tek care off ya'self de gidian ready nuh roam,
Population unda pressure still dem have more man a clown,
An always tell dat which has been lost has not been found.
Christ fed the multitude wid only one loaf a bread! Poor people
There is something for you dont let the pressures of the system
Get upon ya head, Poor people there is something for you
Mankind cares not for his sisters anymore, still there is
something for you!
Written in the book of life we shall live forever more.
still there is something. (Aye)
Christ feed the multitude wid only one loaf a bread [x3]
These lyrics, taken from Damian Marley's song "One Loaf of Bread," are full of religious and social commentary. The first line, "Christ fed the multitude wid only one loaf a bread," references the Bible story of Jesus feeding a crowd of thousands with just one loaf of bread and a few small fish. Marley is using this story to speak to the struggles of poor people, telling them that there is something for them and not to let the pressures of the system bring them down.
The song then delves into the idea of mankind not caring for his sisters anymore. Marley paints a picture of a world where people are more interested in their own success and happiness than in reaching out to help others. But he reminds us that there is still something for everyone, as it is written in the book of life that we shall live forever more.
The following lines are a call to action, urging people to embrace Rasta culture and its values. Marley talks about nature taking its course and the importance of revealing what is hidden in the dark. He urges leaders to free prisoners and suggests that Babylon (a term used in Rasta culture to represent oppressive systems) is putting young people on their side. Finally, the lyrics circle back to the idea that Christ fed the multitude with only one loaf of bread, reminding poor people that there is always something for them.
Line by Line Meaning
Christ feed the multitude wid only one loaf a bread!
Despite the odds, Jesus was able to feed many people with just one loaf of bread.
Poor people, there is something for you
Even though the system may be against you, there is still hope for you.
Mankind cares not for his sisters anymore, still there is something for you
Even though society may not care about women as much, there is still something they can hold onto.
Written in the book of life we shall live forever more
There is a belief that we will live on after death.
Rasta works a manifest an it a blossom an a bloom
Rastafarianism has a message of growth, manifesting positivity.
Nature always run it course the tide is rising wit the moon
Nature follows its own course and rhythms, like the tides rising and falling with the moon.
It only take a spark to put a fyah to da fume
A small action can start a larger fire or movement.
Tell Pharoah free the prisoners from the dungeon an the doom
There is a need for liberation and freedom from oppression.
Di trials an di perils deepa dan di blue lagoon
The struggles and dangers run deeper than what is visible on the surface.
Jah gave Moses 10 commandments upon two tables of stone
In the Bible, Moses was given ten commandments from God on tablets of stone.
Blessed be da man wey walketh not inna de war zone
It is better to avoid conflict and violence whenever possible.
Blessed be di man wey hair natty nappy an grown, blessed be di herbs, wey keep we higher, nappy an stone
Those who embrace their natural hair and use herbs to enhance their life experiences should be blessed.
Population unda pressure still dem have more man a clown
Even though the population is under pressure, there are still people who act clownishly and foolishly.
And always tell dat which has been lost has not been found
There is a belief that things which have been lost will eventually be found.
Contributed by Aiden P. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
9maThe9nja
Goosebumps each and every time I hear this! Timeless classic!
SLIZZ TV
one of the greatest songs of all time… the 2nd verse 🙏🏾
ThePizzaGoddess
how can anyone dislike this? it's a song that brings hope to your heart and makes you feel there's something more than where you are in life. Jah Bless
HarmoixSuccubus
Whenever I feel depressed or sad about life I listen to this song and it helps me feel better 💜
Edward Tafadzwa Fusire
Amen to that. I always refer to this track as a sermon, no pastor in my experience has ever matched this 👐
steve drew
Past from father to son keeping the candle burning
stacey fuller
Same
Slim Tattooz
Same
avery c
me too
adam wedgwood
This is one of the most underrated songs ever made