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.
Road To Zion 8ў
Damian Marley Lyrics
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Jah will be waiting there, We a shout!
Jah will be waiting there
In this world of calamity
Dirty looks and grudges and jealousy
And police weh abuse dem authority
Media clowns weh nuh know 'bout variety
The youngest veteran a go murder dem slow
Ragga muffin sent to call me from the bush bungalow
Unnu watch mek I clear out my voice now Figaro!
Emerge from the darkness with mi big blunt a glow
Mi hammer dem a slam and spectator get low
Some bwoy coulda big like Bam Bam Biggalow
Bust of trigger finger, trigger hand and trigger toe
A two gun mi have mi bust dem inna stereo
Cause
I got to keep on walking on the road to Zion, man
We gots to keeps it burning on the road to Zion, man
Clean and pure meditation without a doubt
Don't mek dem take you like who dem took out
Jah will be waiting there we a shout
Jah will be waiting there!
In this world of calamity
Dirty looks and grudges and jealousy
And police weh abuse dem authority
Media clowns weh nuh know bout variety
Single parents weh need some charity
Youths weh need some love and prosperity
Instead of broken dreams and tragedy
By any plan and any means and strategy
I got to keep on walking on the road to Zion, man
We gots to keeps it burning on the road to Zion, man
Sometimes I can't help but feel helpless
I'm havin daymares in daytime
Wide awake try to relate
This can't be happenin like I'm in a dream while I'm walkin
Cause what I'm seein is haunting
Human beings like ghost and zombies
President Mugabe holding guns to innocent bodies
In Zimbabwe
They make John Pope seem Godly
Sacrilegious and blasphemous
In my lifetime I look back at paths I've walked
Where savages fought and pastors taught
Prostitutes stomp in high heel boots
And badges screaming,"Young black children stop or I will shoot!"
I look back at cooked crack
Plus cars that pass by
Jaguars mad fly
And I'm guilty for materialism
Blacks is still up in the prison Trust that
So save me your sorries, I'm raising an army
Revolutionary warfare with Damian Marley
We sparkin' the ions, marching to Zion
You know how Nas be NYC state of mind I'm in
In this world of calamity
Dirty looks and grudges and jealousy
And police weh abuse dem authority
Media clowns weh nuh know 'bout variety
Boom!
The youngest veteran a go murder dem slow
Ragga muffin sent to call me from the bush bungalow
Unnu watch mek I clear out my voice now Figaro!
Emerge from the darkness with mi big blunt a glow
Mi hammer dem a slam and spectator get low
Some bwoy coulda big like Bam Bam Biggalow
Bust of trigger finger, trigger hand and trigger toe
A two gun mi have mi bust dem inna stereo
Cause
I got to keep on walking on the road to Zion, man
We gots to keeps it burning on the road to Zion, man
Clean and pure meditation without a doubt
Don't mek dem take you like who dem took out
Jah will be waiting there we a shout
Jah will be waiting there!
Clean and pure meditation without a doubt
Don't mek dem take you like who dem took out
Jah will be waiting there we a shout
Jah will be waiting there!
In this world of calamity
Dirty looks and grudges and jealousy
And police weh abuse dem authority
Media clowns weh nuh know bout variety
Single parents weh need some charity
Youths weh need some love and prosperity
Instead of broken dreams and tragedy
By any plan and any means and strategy
Instead of broken dreams and tragedy
Youths weh need some love and prosperity
Instead of broken dreams and tragedy
By any plan and any means and any strategy
Ay! say
I got to keep on walking on the road to Zion, man
You know
We got to keep on walking on the road to Zion, man
"Road to Zion" is a song by Damian Marley featuring Nas. The song talks about the struggles people in society face, such as abuse of power by police and media that lacks variety. It also highlights the need for a clean and pure form of meditation without any doubts, and how everyone should stand up and fight the injustices in the world. The chorus emphasizes the importance of walking on the "road to Zion" with Jah (Rastafari) waiting there.
The song starts with the youngest veteran who is going to "murder dem slow," highlighting the savagery present in society. People are called "ragga muffin" and are invited to "watch mek I clear out my voice now Figaro!" which could mean to pay attention to what he is about to say. Damian Marley then mentions his big blunt, which could be referring to marijuana, emerging into the darkness with a big light.
Marley and Nas touch on the lack of empathy and charity from those who have power and the struggle for those who need it. The song ends with an emphasis on the need to keep walking on the "road to Zion" as Jah Rastafari will be waiting there.
Line by Line Meaning
Jah will be waiting there, We a shout!
We are calling out to Jah, and believe that Jah will be waiting for us.
In this world of calamity
In this chaotic and troubled world we are living in
Dirty looks and grudges and jealousy
There is animosity and resentment among people
And police weh abuse dem authority
Law enforcement taking advantage of their power
Media clowns weh nuh know 'bout variety
Media personnel who lack your awareness about different perspectives and experiences
Boom!
An exclamation
The youngest veteran a go murder dem slow
Damian Marley, the young expert, will defeat his enemies slowly
Ragga muffin sent to call me from the bush bungalow
A messenger sent to Damian Marley from a remote location
Unnu watch mek I clear out my voice now Figaro!
Let me clear my voice before I speak
Emerge from the darkness with mi big blunt a glow
Damian Marley appears out of the darkness with his large marijuana blunt shining
Mi hammer dem a slam and spectator get low
Damian Marley aggressively hits his targets while bystanders take cover
Some bwoy coulda big like Bam Bam Biggalow
Anyone, regardless of how physically imposing, can fall at the hands of Damian Marley
Bust of trigger finger, trigger hand and trigger toe
He uses his fingers and toes to pull the triggers of his guns
A two gun mi have mi bust dem inna stereo
He has two guns and fires them at once
Cause
An explanation or reasoning follows
I got to keep on walking on the road to Zion, man
Damian Marley must continue on his path of righteousness towards Zion
We gots to keeps it burning on the road to Zion, man
We need to keep our passion and determination alive for the journey to Zion
Clean and pure meditation without a doubt
Meditation that is free of negativity and clear of any uncertainties
Don't mek dem take you like who dem took out
Don't allow others to take you out like they did others
Single parents weh need some charity
Single parents who require assistance or support
Youths weh need some love and prosperity
Young people who require love and success
Instead of broken dreams and tragedy
Rather than having shattered hopes or a calamity
By any plan and any means and strategy
By any plan or approach and with any method or tactics
Sometimes I can't help but feel helpless
At times, Damian Marley feels like there is nothing he can do
I'm havin daymares in daytime
He is having nightmares even when he is awake
Wide awake try to relate
He is awake, and trying to understand what he is witnessing
This can't be happenin like I'm in a dream while I'm walkin
It feels like what he is seeing is not actually occurring
Cause what I'm seein is haunting
The things he sees are disturbing and unforgettable
Human beings like ghost and zombies
People who seem lifeless like ghosts and zombies
President Mugabe holding guns to innocent bodies
A leader, like President Mugabe, using weapons against innocent people
In Zimbabwe
This occurred in Zimbabwe
They make John Pope seem Godly
The situation is so severe that even a well-known religious figure is deemed as holy in comparison
Sacrilegious and blasphemous
The acts are offensive and disrespectful towards religion
In my lifetime I look back at paths I've walked
Damian Marley reflects on his past experiences
Where savages fought and pastors taught
He has witnessed violence and also received guidance from religious leaders
Prostitutes stomp in high heel boots
Prostitutes parade in high heels
And badges screaming,"Young black children stop or I will shoot!"
Law enforcement officers threatening to shoot young black children
I look back at cooked crack
He remembers the drug issues he faced
Plus cars that pass by Jaguars mad fly
He also remembers impressive cars passing him by
And I'm guilty for materialism
He acknowledges his culpability in materialism
Blacks is still up in the prison Trust that
People of color are still unjustly imprisoned
So save me your sorries, I'm raising an army
Don't apologize, Damian Marley is forming a group to fight back
Revolutionary warfare with Damian Marley
He is organizing a revolution with himself leading
We sparkin' the ions, marching to Zion
The revolution is beginning, and they are heading towards Zion
You know how Nas be NYC state of mind I'm in
Damian Marley has a similar mentality to that of Nas' NYC state of mind
Ay! say
An exclamation
Clean and pure meditation without a doubt
Meditation that is free of negativity and clear of any uncertainties
Don't mek dem take you like who dem took out
Don't allow others to take you out like they did others
Jah will be waiting there we a shout
We believe that Jah will be waiting for us and we shout out about it.
In this world of calamity
In this chaotic and troubled world we are living in
Dirty looks and grudges and jealousy
There is animosity and resentment among people
And police weh abuse dem authority
Law enforcement taking advantage of their power
Media clowns weh nuh know bout variety
Media personnel who lack your awareness about different perspectives and experiences
Single parents weh need some charity
Single parents who require assistance or support
Youths weh need some love and prosperity
Young people who require love and success
Instead of broken dreams and tragedy
Rather than having shattered hopes or a calamity
By any plan and any means and strategy
By any plan or approach and with any method or tactics
Instead of broken dreams and tragedy
Rather than having shattered hopes or a calamity
Youths weh need some love and prosperity
Young people who require love and success
Instead of broken dreams and tragedy
Rather than having shattered hopes or a calamity
By any plan and any means and any strategy
By any plan or approach and with any method or tactics
I got to keep on walking on the road to Zion, man
Damian Marley must continue on his path of righteousness towards Zion
We got to keep on walking on the road to Zion, man
We need to keep our passion and determination alive for the journey to Zion
Lyrics © IMAGEM U.S. LLC, Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: IRVING BERLIN
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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