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
Oh GIrl
Julian Marley Lyrics
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The kind you dream about you know what I mean?
I just wanted to let you, you mean everything to me.
Oh girl, I wanna have a talk with you.
Just to let you know, how I feel.
You make me feel like I am higher than the sky.
But I gotta be true to myself.
You know just what you mean to me.
If you don't know baby, you are my destiny.
Where I wanna be is close to you.
I'm just asking for a minute so I can vibe with you.
Oh girl, girl.
I wanna have a ball with you.
Wanna let you know just how I feel.
You know what I told her too.
Listen.
When your with me on the dance floor dancin',
End the night off with a little romancin'.
I love the way you move with the music.
I'm trying to keep my cool, but I'm about to lose it.
The way you push your body all on me,
Your making me more horny.
You got a jam rock, jammmin' on top pf a mountain,
And of course I'm drinking from a fountain.
The red wine, now this is me.
Cash in some green, it aint the same routine.
I love the time I spend with my lady friend.
Take naps then we wake up and do something else again.
Like take cruise and go jet skiing.
I'm glad when you opened up you let me in.
Besides your such a beautiful human being.
And we standin' on the balcony you seein' what I'm seein'?
Oh girl, you picked me up when I was feeling down.
Got me what I needed in times of trouble.
So girl, I wanna have it all with you.
Wanna let you know just how I feel.
How I feel.
Oh girl I wanna have a ball with you.
I wanna let you know just how I feel.
Julian Marley's "Oh Girl" is a romantic and soulful piece that expresses the love the artist has for his girlfriend. He begins by reflecting on the affection he has for her and how much she means to him. He then requests to have a conversation with her to let her know precisely how he feels, as she makes him feel as if he is higher than the sky. However, he also acknowledges the need to remain true to himself and remain grounded, despite the feelings he has for her.
In the second verse, Julian Marley sings about dancing with his significant other and the romantic moment they share together after the music stops playing. He praises her moves on the dance floor, and how she makes him feel by moving her body close to his. He expresses that being with her feels special, and he loves spending time with her, whether they are taking naps or on exciting adventures, such as cruising or jet skiing. He further notes how she lifts him when he is feeling down and fills his life with joy, and he wants to spend his life with her.
In summary, "Oh Girl" is a love song that tells a story of the beauty of being with someone who means the world to you. It emphasizes the importance of expressing love to one's partner and appreciating them for who they are.
Line by Line Meaning
This one is one of those kinda ones you know.
I have something important to say to you.
The kind you dream about you know what I mean?
I've been thinking about this a lot.
I just wanted to let you, you mean everything to me.
You're really important to me.
Oh girl, I wanna have a talk with you.
Can we have a conversation?
Just to let you know, how I feel.
I want to express my emotions to you.
You make me feel like I am higher than the sky.
You make me feel amazing and happy.
But I gotta be true to myself.
I need to be honest with myself.
Keep my feet on solid ground.
I need to stay grounded.
You know just what you mean to me.
I hope you understand how important you are to me.
If you don't know baby, you are my destiny.
You're the one for me.
Where I wanna be is close to you.
I want to be near you.
I'm just asking for a minute so I can vibe with you.
Can we spend some time together?
Oh girl, girl.
You're amazing.
I wanna have a ball with you.
I want to have fun with you.
Wanna let you know just how I feel.
I want to express my emotions to you.
You know what I told her too.
I hope you understand what I'm saying.
Listen.
Pay attention to what I'm saying.
When your with me on the dance floor dancin',
I love dancing with you.
End the night off with a little romancin'.
Let's be romantic together.
I love the way you move with the music.
You're an amazing dancer.
I'm trying to keep my cool, but I'm about to lose it.
You're making me excited and it's hard to control myself.
The way you push your body all on me,
I love the way you dance with me.
Your making me more horny.
You're turning me on.
You got a jam rock, jammmin' on top pf a mountain,
You're amazing and I love being around you.
And of course I'm drinking from a fountain.
I'm having a great time with you.
The red wine, now this is me.
I'm having a good time with you and drinking some red wine.
Cash in some green, it aint the same routine.
Let's do something different and fun together.
I love the time I spend with my lady friend.
I enjoy spending time with you.
Take naps then we wake up and do something else again.
We have a great time together, even when we're just napping.
Like take cruise and go jet skiing.
Let's go on an adventure together.
I'm glad when you opened up you let me in.
I appreciate it when you share your feelings with me.
Besides your such a beautiful human being.
You're amazing and beautiful.
And we standin' on the balcony you seein' what I'm seein'?
We have a great view and I hope you enjoy it too.
Oh girl, you picked me up when I was feeling down.
You helped me when I was feeling sad.
Got me what I needed in times of trouble.
You supported me when I needed help.
So girl, I wanna have it all with you.
I want to have everything with you.
Wanna let you know just how I feel.
I want to express my emotions to you.
How I feel.
My emotions for you are real and important.
Oh girl I wanna have a ball with you.
I want to have fun with you.
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