For Julian Marley, music is life, life is music, and both are blessings from above. "From a small age music has been there in my life. It's just natural. And it is with the inspiration of the Most High that I create my songs," he explains. Julian's development as a singer/songwriter began when, at age five, he recorded his first demo tape, a version of his father's classic composition, "Slave Driver," at the Marley family's Tuff Gong studio in Kingston. Since that auspicious beginning, Julian has devoted himself to a life in music, mastering a variety of instruments and writing songs that reflects his dedication to spiritual boost and social change.
The 90s were a watershed period for the young artist. During these years, Julian formed his own band (the Uprising band), released a critically acclaimed album (1996's Lion in the Morning, on which he wrote or co-wrote all the songs) and toured the world, both as a solo performer backed by Uprising and as a member of Ghetto Youths International, a musical collective whose core members are Julian and his brothers, Stephen and Damian Marley. Together, Julian and Damian were the opening act for Ziggy Marley and the Melody Makers' 1995 US tour and featured artists in 1997 on the rock-oriented Lollapalooza festival tour. Julian also assisted his brother Stephen with production on 1999's platinum selling Chant Down Babylon and, along with Spragga Benz and Marley siblings Stephen, Cedella, Damian and Ky-Mani Marley , contributed an inspired version of "Master Blaster" to the 2003 Stevie Wonder tribute album, Conception.
Julian's newest offering, A Time and Place, is an organic fusion of rootical reggae and breezy jazz sounds that represent the next milestone in his artistic path. "Coming from Lion in the Morning," Julian explains, "I have more knowledge and I'm growing. And this is a very personal album. A lot of it came from reasoning with bredren. We would converse about a situation and just start writing from there." The thirteen tracks are, as the artist himself says, "very much of the time. If you check it out right now, most of the music out there is about bling blings and crazy things. My songs are to be taken as wake up calls." Each is built on a solid foundation of traditional reggae but contain a wide range of influences, showcasing Julian's natural love of music
Broken Sail
Julian Marley Lyrics
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No more, no
Oh, no, no, no, no, no more
Like a ship with a broken sail
On a stormy day
Many mile away from shore, ooh
I wonder why I feel this way
I don't wanna feel this way no more, well
I don't wanna feel this way no more, oh no
Look how far we come
And still no liberty (liberty)
Unity and love can eliminate poverty (poverty)
I see you got nuff potential
And a few mouths to feed
And that's the reality
But there is troubles ahead
On the road on the road my friend
Instead of opportunities all I see is tears
I've got no job since the boss (boss), let me off
And I've been searching (searching) times are tough
And things are hard, gimme strength, oh Lord
Like a ship with a broken sail
On a stormy day
Many miles away from shore, ooh
I wonder why I feel this way
Will it ever change?
I don't wanna feel this way no more, well well
I don't wanna get tipped off overboard, ooh
When all who can endure fi tourist they will be
A pitch to find a cure and to work for equality
To penalize the poor is a game of strategies
With so many shunned to see (ooh yeah)
Well the truth broke the scale
Like a thousand foot wave
Knowing stronger than belief
Non-fiction from tales
Our choice will define the change of time, yeah
And if you've chosen and chosen wise
You shall survive
Then the sea gone cold now
Like a ship with a broken sail
On a stormy day
Many miles away from shore, ooh yeah
I wonder why I feel this way
Will it ever change?
I don't wanna feel this way no more, oh no
I'm tired of oppression on the poor, whoa whoa, yeah
No more (no more)
Tired of oppression, yeah, yeah (tired tired)
Oh, ooh yeah
We'll work together
We'll work together
Well we'll work together, yeah
The more the better
The more the better
The more the better, yeah (is the merrier we shall be now)
We'll work together
We'll work together
Well we'll work together, yeah (well we've got to get together)
Is the more the power
The more the power (yeah)
The more the power is
Like a ship with a broken sail, yeah, yeah
Many miles away from shore
Sometimes when I feel this way
I don't know what more I can say
(I don't wanna feel this way) Oh no no no no no
Oh n-n-n-n-no no no no, no
(I don't wanna feel this way)
Yeah no more
I don't need no more confusion (like a ship with a broken sail)
No more dissolution
(I don't wanna feel this way) Oh no
The lyrics of Julian Marley's song Broken Sail explore the feeling of hopelessness and despair that arises when faced with unfavorable circumstances, akin to a ship with a broken sail in the midst of a storm. The first stanza invokes this imagery and highlights the feeling of wanting to change one's situation. The second stanza delves deeper into the social and economic issues that plague society, such as poverty and inequality. The lyrics emphasize the need for unity and working together for positive change. In the third and final stanza, Julian urges listeners to work together and empower each other, as the more people involved, the greater the impact.
The lyrics of Broken Sail are relevant to many people around the world who face challenging conditions in their daily lives. The song is a call for action and is meant to inspire people to work together towards a common goal of a better future. The lyrics are an example of the power of music to convey a message and inspire change.
Line by Line Meaning
Oh, no more
Expressing disapproval of something previously said or done
No more, no
Additional expressions of disapproval
Oh, no, no, no, no, no more
Further expressions of disapproval
Like a ship with a broken sail
Feeling lost and helpless
On a stormy day
Amidst chaos and turmoil
Many mile away from shore, ooh
Feeling far away from safety
I wonder why I feel this way
Questioning the current situation
Will it ever change?
Hopeful for a better future
I don't wanna feel this way no more, well
Tired of feeling hopeless and wants to move on
Look how far we come
Noting progress made in the past
And still no liberty (liberty)
Not feeling free despite progress
Unity and love can eliminate poverty (poverty)
Believing that togetherness and compassion can solve issues with poverty
I see you got nuff potential
Pointing out the talent and ability of others
And a few mouths to feed
Acknowledging the responsibility of providing for others
And that's the reality
Acknowledging the truth and difficulties of the situation
But there is troubles ahead
Expecting challenges in the future
On the road on the road my friend
Metaphorically speaking of the journey ahead
Instead of opportunities all I see is tears
Not seeing positive opportunities but only sadness and despair
I've got no job since the boss (boss), let me off
Experiencing unemployment
And I've been searching (searching) times are tough
Trying to find new employment
And things are hard, gimme strength, oh Lord
Struggling and looking for support
I don't wanna get tipped off overboard, ooh
Not wanting to get overwhelmed and lost in the chaos
When all who can endure fi tourist they will be
Survival depends on those who can endure
A pitch to find a cure and to work for equality
Striving for solutions and equal opportunities
To penalize the poor is a game of strategies
Noticing how the disadvantaged are often taken advantage of
With so many shunned to see (ooh yeah)
Recognizing how many people are excluded from opportunities
Well the truth broke the scale
Discovering a shocking truth
Like a thousand foot wave
A powerful and overwhelming realization
Knowing stronger than belief
Recognizing the power of the truth
Non-fiction from tales
Realizing that the truth can be stranger than fiction
Our choice will define the change of time, yeah
Believing that personal choices impact the future
And if you've chosen and chosen wise
Encouraging wise decision-making
You shall survive
Believing that making the right choices leads to survival
Then the sea gone cold now
Feeling a sense of loss and change
I'm tired of oppression on the poor, whoa whoa, yeah
Fed up with the mistreatment of the disadvantaged
The more the better
Encouraging togetherness and cooperation
Is the merrier we shall be now)
Believing that more people working together leads to greater happiness
I don't need no more confusion
Tired of feeling lost and confused
No more dissolution
Desiring unity and positive change
Oh no
Expressing dismay or disappointment
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: Julian Marley
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@atwa4life
RIP Julians daughter, 11years old.. I cant imagine what hes feeling right now and hope i never have to but i know being a Marley he will stay strong!
Blessing!
@titonic7708
omg :(
@elaguacateespotaxio4446
Espanis pliss
@arturwesolowski1893
Why She's gone ?
@alejandrogutierrez9112
@@elaguacateespotaxio4446 su hija de once años murió este año cuando el estaba nominado al grammy al mejor album reggae.
@elaguacateespotaxio4446
@@alejandrogutierrez9112 waww 😢perdón no quise ser inprudente; que Dios lo tenga en su santa gloria.
@ClaversOdhiambo
The bass is out of this world, JuJu, love from Kenya
@jeremysimpkins2474
Wow First time hearing this beautiful sad message for the first time. I’m from the United States and Me and my family are saying the same thing. Don’t let the looks fool you. They are hurting children all around the world and no one is doing anything about it. I’m sorry we left you brothers and sisters hanging. I promise you it’s not us it’s them👽💪👑🙏🚸🚸🚸🌏✌️🌏☝️❤️💛💚❤️💛💚🦁🦁🦁🦁✊
@ReggaeMusicisForYou
Love Julian. So authentic. Bob is beyond proud of you. Keep it burnin!🔥
@vimbaimushuku4439
This song reminds me of road trips with my late bf..rip bbe, i miss you so much