Damian Robert Nesta "Jr. Gong" Marley (born July 21, 1978 in Kingston, Jama… Read Full Bio ↴Damian Robert Nesta "Jr. Gong" Marley (born July 21, 1978 in Kingston, Jamaica) is a reggae artist who has won three Grammy awards. Damian Marley is the youngest son of reggae legend Bob Marley.

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.

Party Time
Damian Marley Lyrics

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As I would tell you as I would say
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 ruff neck juice
2 slimy okra doctor fish soup

Don't you know dat a bad bway juice
1 bottle of magnum, 1 shot of roots
Dem deh ting de a ruff neck 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 ruff neck 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, Lord

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 dem gal dem 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 porridge 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 boy juice
2 slimy okra doctor fish soup
Don't you know dat is ruff neck juice
1 bottle of magnum, 1 shot of roots
Dem deh ting de a bad boy 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 boy 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 rude boy juice

2 slimy okra doctor fish soup
Don't you know

Overall Meaning

The song "Party Time" by Damian Marley is a lively and upbeat track that can be enjoyed by anyone who loves reggae music. The lyrics are full of references to Jamaican culture and traditions, such as magnum, doctor fish soup, and other local delicacies. The song talks about love and relationships, depicting a modern, fun-loving lifestyle that is typical of many young people in Jamaica. The catchy chorus encourages listeners to keep the party going all night long and enjoy themselves to the fullest.

The lyrics of "Party Time" are a celebration of Jamaican culture and customs, with references to local foods, music, and fashion. The song is an invitation to party, dance, and have a good time, with a clear message that love is the most important thing. The use of patois adds to the authenticity of the song, making it easy for Jamaican listeners to relate to the lyrics and appreciate the message conveyed.

Overall, "Party Time" is a fun and upbeat song that showcases Damian Marley's talent for blending traditional Jamaican music with modern sounds and themes. The song is a perfect example of Jamaican dancehall music and will be enjoyed by anyone who loves reggae, dancehall, or hip-hop music.

Line by Line Meaning

As I would tell you as I would say
I am telling you what I would normally say

Let love go or you let it stay
Decide whether you want to hold onto love or let it go

Keep love shining along the way
Keep love shining in your life

Raggamuffin a produce Jr. Gong a DJ
Raggamuffin produces the music and Jr. Gong DJs it

1 bottle of magnum, 1 shot of roots
One bottle of magnum and one shot of roots drink

Dem deh ting de a ruff neck juice
Those drinks are roughneck juice

2 slimy okra doctor fish soup
Two slimy okra doctor fish soup dishes

Don't you know dat a bad bway juice
Those are bad boy drinks

Now some man a deal woman like a bird dem a shoot
Some men treat women like birds they're trying to shoot

Never sew di seed and them dem want keep di fruit
They don't invest in the future, but still want the rewards

Settle Raggamuffin you is a militant youth
Calm down, Raggamuffin, you are a fierce and determined young person

Old soldier and you nuh need a parachute
Like an old soldier, you don't need a backup plan

Baby, baby, mi love di function
Baby, I love this party

Legs dem sexy not a scar 'pon you hand
Your legs are sexy, with no scars on your hands

Girls like a you is X amount of action
Girls like you are worth a lot of action/attention

And mi tell you Jr. Gong is like a gas station
And I'm telling you, Jr. Gong is like a gas station

Party day and night
Party all the time

Party party right
Party the right way

Party never stop
Party never ends

Party 'til we drop
Party until we can't party anymore

Now I want you listen keenly, me a tell you di truth
Now I want you to listen carefully, I'm telling you the truth

Woman you fi di Juju Royal like a kani boot
Woman, you should be with Juju Royal like a glove fits snugly

I will be di loom and you will bear my fruit
I will be the loom and you will bear my children

Is to Paso Solo like a velvet suit
It's like wearing a velvet suit to Paso Solo

Candle light dinner violin an' flute
A romantic dinner with violin and flute music

Dedicated to di man weh build di juice
Dedicated to the man who made the juice

Arrow root porridge a broad bean stew
Arrowroot porridge and broad bean stew

Can you keep a secret now you know dat we use
Can you keep a secret now that you know what we use?

1 bottle of magnum, 1 shot of roots
One bottle of magnum and one shot of roots drink

Dem deh ting de a bad boy juice
Those drinks are bad boy drinks

2 slimy okra doctor fish soup
Two slimy okra doctor fish soup dishes

Don't you know dat a ruff neck juice
Those are ruff neck drinks

As I would tell you weh di Daddy Ziggy him use
I'm telling you what Daddy Ziggy uses

Dat a weh di Ruggu Ruggu use
That's what Ruggu Ruggu uses

As I would tell you weh di Juju Royal use
I'm telling you what Juju Royal uses

Dat's what Jr. Gong him use
That's what Jr. Gong uses

As I would tell you weh di Daddy Ninja use
I'm telling you what Daddy Ninja uses

Dat's what Silverado use, Lord
That's what Silverado uses, Lord

1 bottle of magnum, 1 shot of roots
One bottle of magnum and one shot of roots drink

Dem deh ting de a bad boy juice
Those drinks are bad boy drinks

2 slimy okra doctor fish soup
Two slimy okra doctor fish soup dishes

Don't you know dat a ruff neck juice
Those are ruff neck drinks

Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Damian Robert Nesta Marley, Stephen Marley

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