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.
Pimpa's Paradise
Damian Marley Lyrics
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Black Thought from the legendary Roots crew in the flesh
I split up in here with the brothers from the Marley family
Creston--we gon' say it for y'all
She loves to party, have a good time
She looks so hearty, feeling fine
She loves to smoke, sometimes shifting coke
Pimpa's paradise! that's all she was now
Pimpa's paradise! that's all she was
Pimpa's paradise! that's all she was now
Pimpa's paradise! that's all she was
Cause coke was a thing that once she first try
Was once a blue moon to once a blue sky
Now she's wondering who else wants to go buy
She don't got no money and wants to get high
Story sounds familiar,
Like born to be wild but she sillier
Not quite the same, but she similar
A waste of my sarsaparilla
Used to look good in the videos, now she look hideous
Now it's broken crack pipes with lipstick traces
Walks the cold nights red district places
She seen more hotels than my tour suitcases
More male customers than Old Navy's
She love lime light more than John Swaby's
Seen more miles than a Rent-A-Avis
She don't slow down then someday maybe
She lost and can't find her way to safety
Pimpa's paradise! that's all she was now
Pimpa's paradise! that's all she was
Pimpa's paradise! that's all she was now
Pimpa's paradise! that's all she was
Check it out
She keep her head up in the space like a satellite
Because she got an insatiable appetite
For staying out late nights with all the parasites
Plotting on a way to cop a little piece of paradise
Her dignity the only thing that she could sacrifice
Just get the monkey off her back and she'd be back in line
Five minutes she stay on the move,
She'd done smoked up the stone that the builder refused
All coked up alone, she ain't even in tune
And it's sad cause she ain't really have a reason to use
She was pretty girl
Cleaner than the Board of Health
Studied and enjoyed herself, I don't know what drove her to avoid herself
Destroyed herself and took a taste of the yay'
And now she on the track, working while she wasting away
It's safe to say, she looking for a someplace to stay
Who ever got a little paper to play
Can get a slice of this
Pimpa's paradise! that's all she was now
Pimpa's paradise! that's all she was
Pimpa's paradise! that's all she was now
Pimpa's paradise! that's all she was
For no reason a seasoned splif was the first thing
One spring season while she's out flirting
Now she season in and don't need rehearsing
Esteem get a beating, life is uncertain
Ego need feeding, now the wants worsen
Beneath the demons she's a warm person
When she's not fiending, swearing and cursing
Behind the curtains, she's really hurting
And while her people don't even trust her at home
The dealer dem grin and cook the rocks down
And she without sin will spark the first stone
The feeling kicks in she's in the dark zone
Old friends walk pass going 'bout their own
As if she is someone that they don't know
Then the King of Kings lift her off the floor
Saying, "Life is a thing when you learn you grow."
Pimpa's paradise! that's all she was now
Pimpa's paradise! that's all she was
Pimpa's paradise! that's all she was now
Pimpa's paradise! that's all she was
She rise and she fall like a star
Her life write off like a car
Her face full of all kinda scar
Always quick fi start a war
She can't keep herself up to par
She plays like a broken guitar
She always want tek it too far
I doubt she a-go mek it too far
She rise and she fall like a star
Her life write off like a car
Her face full of all kinda scar
Always quick fi start a war
She can't keep herself up to par
She plays like a broken guitar
She always want tek it too far
Mi wonder how she mek it so far
The song "Pimpa's Paradise" by Damian Marley is a poignant commentary on the dangers of drug addiction and the life of a woman named Pimpa whose addiction to cocaine led her down a path of destruction. The song is a collaboration between Damian Marley and Black Thought from The Roots, with both artists sharing their perspectives on how addiction can ruin lives. The lyrics describe Pimpa as a woman who loves to party, smoke, and sometimes sell drugs. She is depicted as a once-beautiful girl who has now lost everything to her addiction. The song takes its name from Pimpa's drug of choice, "paradise" or cocaine.
In the first verse, Black Thought describes Pimpa's initial introduction to cocaine and how it quickly became an addiction, leading her to sell her body for money to feed her habit. He describes how her life has been ruined by her addiction and how her once-beautiful appearance has been replaced by drug-induced behavior and a dependency on her next hit.
In the second verse, Damian Marley gives his perspective on Pimpa and her drug addiction. He portrays her as someone who is always looking for a way to escape her reality and find her own “paradise”. He talks about her desire for attention and how her addiction has led her to a life of prostitution and danger. He also reflects on the sad irony of Pimpa’s life – that she was once a pretty girl who studied and enjoyed herself but was driven to avoid herself by addiction.
Line by Line Meaning
She loves to party, have a good time
She enjoys social activities and likes to have fun
She looks so hearty, feeling fine
She appears healthy and happy
She loves to smoke, sometimes shifting coke
She enjoys smoking and sometimes using cocaine
Hey, she'd be laughing when there ain't no joke
She laughs excessively and inappropriately
Pimpa's paradise! that's all she was now
She's trapped in a life of prostitution and drug abuse
Cause coke was a thing that once she first try
Cocaine was something she tried once
Was once a blue moon to once a blue sky
She used to use cocaine infrequently, but now it's constant
Now she's wondering who else wants to go buy
She's looking for others to buy cocaine with
She don't got no money and wants to get high
She's broke and wants to use drugs
Story sounds familiar,
Her story is common
Like born to be wild but she sillier
Her behavior is reckless and foolish
Not quite the same, but she similar
Her situation is unique, but still shares similarities with others
A waste of my sarsaparilla
Her behavior is a waste of time and resources
Used to look good in the videos, now she look hideous
She used to be attractive, but now her appearance is unpleasant
Now it's broken crack pipes with lipstick traces
She's using crack and leaving traces on the pipes
Walks the cold nights red district places
She works in the dangerous and seedy parts of town
She seen more hotels than my tour suitcases
She's been to more hotels than the artist has toured cities
More male customers than Old Navy's
She has more clients than a large clothing store chain
She love lime light more than John Swaby's
She enjoys attention and being in the spotlight
Seen more miles than a Rent-A-Avis
She's traveled more than a popular car rental company's cars
She don't slow down then someday maybe
She doesn't slow down her lifestyle, which may lead to disaster
She lost and can't find her way to safety
She's lost and unable to find her way out of her dangerous situation
She keep her head up in the space like a satellite
She's detached and distracted from reality
Because she got an insatiable appetite
She has an uncontrollable desire
For staying out late nights with all the parasites
She spends her nights with dangerous people
Plotting on a way to cop a little piece of paradise
She's always trying to find a way to get escape her reality
Her dignity the only thing that she could sacrifice
She's willing to give up everything, except her dignity
Just get the monkey off her back and she'd be back in line
If she could quit drugs, she could turn her life around
Five minutes she stay on the move,
She's constantly on the move
She'd done smoked up the stone that the builder refused
She's used up all the drugs, even the leftovers
All coked up alone, she ain't even in tune
She's high on cocaine and disconnected from reality
And it's sad cause she ain't really have a reason to use
She doesn't have a valid reason to use drugs
She was pretty girl
She used to be attractive
Cleaner than the Board of Health
She used to be very clean and hygienic
Studied and enjoyed herself, I don't know what drove her to avoid herself
She used to be educated and happy, but something caused her to turn to drugs and prostitution
Destroyed herself and took a taste of the yay'
She ruined her life by trying cocaine
And now she on the track, working while she wasting away
She's now a prostitute, and her life is deteriorating
It's safe to say, she looking for a someplace to stay
She's looking for a way to escape her current lifestyle
Who ever got a little paper to play
She's willing to do anything for money
Can get a slice of this
She's offering herself for money
For no reason a seasoned splif was the first thing
She began using drugs for no apparent reason
One spring season while she's out flirting
In the spring, while flirting with someone, she tried drugs
Now she season in and don't need rehearsing
She's experienced with drug use and doesn't need to practice
Esteem get a beating, life is uncertain
Her self-esteem has suffered and her life is unpredictable
Ego need feeding, now the wants worsen
She needs to boost her ego, so her desires become stronger
Beneath the demons she's a warm person
She's a kind person, but drugs have taken over her life
When she's not fiending, swearing and cursing
When she's not using drugs, she still has a bad attitude
Behind the curtains, she's really hurting
She's hiding her emotional pain
And while her people don't even trust her at home
Her family and friends don't trust her
The dealer dem grin and cook the rocks down
Her drug dealer is happy and prepares the drugs
And she without sin will spark the first stone
She's willing to be the first to use drugs
The feeling kicks in she's in the dark zone
The drugs take effect and she's in a dangerous place
Old friends walk pass going 'bout their own
Her old friends ignore her and go about their own lives
As if she is someone that they don't know
Her old friends don't recognize her anymore
Then the King of Kings lift her off the floor
God helps her and guides her in the right direction
Saying, "Life is a thing when you learn you grow."
God reminds her that life is a learning experience
She rise and she fall like a star
Her life is like a rollercoaster, with ups and downs
Her life write off like a car
Her life is like a ruined car
Her face full of all kinda scar
Her face is covered in scars
Always quick fi start a war
She's always ready to fight
She can't keep herself up to par
She can't maintain her standards
She plays like a broken guitar
She's like a damaged instrument, unable to function properly
She always want tek it too far
She's always taking things to the extreme
Mi wonder how she mek it so far
The artist wonders how she's survived this long
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: BOB MARLEY, DAMIAN ROBERT NESTA MARLEY, TARIK L. COLLINS
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Kawika Stoner
"She rise and fall like a star, her life write off like a car
Her face full of all kind of scar, always quick fi start a war
She can't keep herself up to par, she plays like a broken guitar
She always want take it to far
I doubt she ah go make it too far
She rise and fall like a star, her ride off like a car
Her face full of all kind of scar, always with fist start a war
She can't keep herself up to par, she plays like a broken guitar
She always want take it to far
Mi wonder if she make it so far, wuy!!!!"
th c
--LYRICS-And yes y'all
You now rocking with the best Black Thought from the legendary Roots crew in the flesh
I slid up in here with the brothers from the Marley family
Creston - we gon' say it for y'all
Hey!
She loves to party, have a good time
She looks so hearty, feeling fine
She loves to smoke, sometimes shifting coke
She's laughing when there ain't no joke, hey
That's all she was, now
Pimpa's paradise (pimpa's paradise)
That's all she was
Pimpa's paradise (pimpa's paradise)
That's all she was, now
Pimpa's paradise (pimpa's paradise)
That's all she was
'Cause coke was a thing that once she first try
Was once a blue moon to once a blue sky
Now she's wondering who else wants to go buy
She don't got no money and wants to get high
Story sounds familiar, like born to be wild, but she sillier
Not quite the same, but she similar
A waste of my sarsaparilla
Used to look good in the videos, now she look hideous
Now it's broken crack pipes with lipstick traces
Work the cold nights red district places
She seen more hotels than my tour suitcases
More male customers than Old Navy's
She love limelight more than John Swayze
Seen more miles than a rental Avis
She don't slow down then some day maybe
She lost and she can't find her way to safety
Pimpa's paradise (pimpa's paradise)
That's all she was, now
Pimpa's paradise (pimpa's paradise)
That's all she was
Pimpa's paradise (pimpa's paradise)
That's all she was, now
Pimpa's paradise (pimpa's paradise)
That's all she was
Check it out
She keep her head up in the space like a satellite
Because she got an insatiable appetite
For staying out late nights with all the parasites
Plotting on a way to cop a little piece of paradise
Her dignity the only thing that she could sacrifice
Just get the monkey off her back and she'd be back in line
Five minutes she stay on the move
She'd done smoked up the stone that the builder refused
All coked up alone, she ain't even in tune
And it's sad, 'cause she ain't really have a reason to use
She was pretty girl, cleaner than the Board of Health
Studied and enjoyed herself, I don't know what drove her to avoid herself
Destroyed herself and took a taste of the yay'
And now she on the track, working while she wasting away
It's safe to say, she looking for a some place to stay
Who ever got a little paper to play can get a slice of this
Pimpa's paradise (pimpa's paradise)
That's all she was, now
Pimpa's paradise (pimpa's paradise)
That's all she was
Pimpa's paradise (pimpa's paradise)
That's all she was, now
Pimpa's paradise (pimpa's paradise)
That's all she was
For no reason, a seasoned spliff was the first thing
One spring season while she's out flirting
Now she season in and don't need rehearsing
Esteem gets a beating, life is uncertain
Ego need feeding, now the wants worsen
Beneath the demons, she's a warm person
When she's not fiending, swearing and cursing
Behind the curtain, she's really hurting
And while her people don't even trust her at home
The dealer dem grin and cook the rocks down
And she without sin will spark the first stone
The feeling kicks in, she's in the dark zone
Old friends walk pass going 'bout their own
As if she is someone that they don't know
Then the King of Kings lift her off the flo'
Saying, "Life is a thing, when you learn you grow"
Pimpa's paradise (pimpa's paradise)
That's all she was, now
Pimpa's paradise (pimpa's paradise)
That's all she was
Pimpa's paradise (pimpa's paradise)
That's all she was, now
Pimpa's paradise (pimpa's paradise)
That's all she was
She rise and she fall like a star
Her life write off like a car
Her face full of all kinda scar
Always quick fi start a war
She can't keep herself up to par
She plays like a broken guitar
She always want tek it too far
I doubt she a-go mek it so far
She rise and she fall like a star
Her life write off like a car
Her face full of all kinda scar
Always quick fi start a war
She can't keep herself up to par
She plays like a broken guitar
She always want tek it too far
Mi wonder how she mek it so far
Woah (make it so far, make it so far)
Mauricio Dávila
She loves to party, have a good time
She looks so hearty, feeling fine
She loves to smoke, sometimes shifting coke
She'll be laughing when there ain't no joke
A pimpers paradise, that's all she was now
A pimpers paradise, that's all she was
A pimpers paradise, that's all she was
Every need got an ego to feed
Every need got an ego to feed
She loves to model, up in the latest fashion
She's in the scramble and she moves with passion
she's getting high, trying to fly the sky
Now she's bluesing when there ain't no blues
A pimpers paradise, that's all she was now
A pimpers paradise, that's all she was
A pimpers paradise that's all she was
Every need got an ego to feed
Every need got an ego to feed
A pimpers paradise, that's all she was now
A pimpers paradise, that's all she was
A pimpers paradise, I'm sorry for the victims now
A pimpers paradise, soon their heads, soon their
Soon their very heads will bow
Pimpers paradise, don't loose track
Don't loose track of your self oh no!
Pimpers paradise, don't be just a stock, a stock on the self
Stock on the self, Pimpers paradise that's all she was.
la original - BOB :v
Nalu ,
Hits real deep. My struggles with addiction is what comes to mind. Every time I hear this song I can't help but cry. Love it!!!
Stanley Mawuli
I hope you broke free
Paula Grey
Be well✨✨✨✨✨
Tomorrow is always another from the past💖💖💖💖💖💖💖
Chaz “ NBAyoungboygirl”
Nalu , hope u not struggling anymore ❤️
Mariel Herbert
I was this girl. I've been clean for 10years now and my life has never been better. You can do it too.
Hayley16
Me too 🙌🏼 💞
Mikee Lewis
2021 still as good as the first day I heard it
Kieran Doyle
Even better now mate they don’t make music like this no more
Cleo Renno
@Kieran Doyle true!
Simba blazing ape
@Kieran Doyle no love in the music man no love