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
I'll Never
Julian Marley Lyrics
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It will all dry up and you have up having nothing for yourself.
All I know if you keep on taking water from the well...
It will all dry up and you have up having nothing for yourself.
Your making a fool of yourself...
Thinking money can buy you health...
It's only a greedy heart...
Loves to finish but never start.
Taking them for granted...
Feeling like the world is against you...
So you take advantage.
So...
All I know if you keep on taking water from the well...
It will all dry up and you have up having nothing for yourself.
All I know if you keep on taking water from the well...
It will all dry up and you have up having nothing for yourself.
Your head is gone so far...
Almost forgotten who you are and your nver satisfied...
You can't see cause your full of pride and one day you'll be played...
Bu your own works you will be played...
One more thing do'nt say you never heard...
Play with fire you will get burned.
So...
All I know if you keep on taking water from the well...
It will all dry up and you have up having nothing for yourself.
All I know if you keep on taking water from the well...
It will all dry up and you have up having nothing for yourself.
The lyrics of Julian Marley's "I'll Never" speaks about the consequences of constantly taking from others without giving back. The repetition of the phrase "All I know if you keep on taking water from the well, it will all dry up and you end up having nothing for yourself" shows the importance of not depleting resources or relations that one has without replenishing them. The well symbolizes the things that we take for granted such as relationships, love, and resources which can eventually run out if not taken care of properly.
The song also talks about the dangers of greed and the need for humility. The line "thinking that money can buy you health" shows that one cannot buy their way out of everything and that some things are priceless, especially when it comes to one's health. In addition, the lyrics talk about the consequences of taking others for granted and feeling entitled, which can lead to a lack of satisfaction in life.
The last part of the song warns against playing with fire or taking advantage of others, as it will eventually catch up with you. The line "by your own works, you will be played" suggests that one reaps what one sows, and the consequences of one's actions have to be faced.
Line by Line Meaning
All I know if you keep on taking water from the well...
Continuously taking from a resource without giving back will lead to its depletion, leaving you without anything.
It will all dry up and you have up having nothing for yourself.
The consequence of taking too much is ending up with nothing for yourself.
Your making a fool of yourself...
Choosing to prioritize money over health is foolish.
Thinking money can buy you health...
Believing that monetary wealth can replace physical health is a misconception.
It's only a greedy heart...
Being too focused on material gain can make you insatiable.
Loves to finish but never start.
A greedy heart desires completion but neglects to put in any effort or work.
You use and abuse everyone around you...
Taking advantage of others and failing to show gratitude is harmful behavior.
Taking them for granted...
Failing to appreciate the help of others can result in losing them.
Feeling like the world is against you...
Having a negative outlook and feeling like one is constantly facing adversity can lead to a destructive mindset.
So you take advantage.
Exploiting others due to feeling victimized is unacceptable behavior.
Your head is gone so far...
Being consumed by greed can cause one to lose sight of their true self and values.
Almost forgotten who you are and your never satisfied...
Feeling like one is never fulfilled despite their success can lead to losing a sense of self.
You can't see cause your full of pride and one day you'll be played...
Being too full of oneself can have consequences and result in being deceived by others.
Bu your own works you will be played...
The negative consequences of one's actions can lead to their own downfall.
One more thing do'nt say you never heard...
Not being aware of the consequences of one's actions is not an excuse.
Play with fire you will get burned.
Risking negative consequences will eventually catch up to you.
So...
All I know if you keep on taking water from the well...
Continuously taking without giving back will result in a depleted resource.
It will all dry up and you have up having nothing for yourself.
Taking too much will ultimately leave you with nothing.
All I know if you keep on taking water from the well...
Reiterating the importance of being mindful and responsible with resources.
It will all dry up and you have up having nothing for yourself.
Reiterating the consequences of irresponsible use of resources.
Writer(s): unknown
Contributed by Jeremiah J. Suggest a correction in the comments below.