In 2002 he played lead role (Biggs) in the film Shottas along with Spragga Benz, Paul Campbell, Louie Rankin, Wyclef Jean, Screechie Bop and many more. It is an original story that shows the life of a shotta/gangster on the streets of Jamaica and Miami.
He achieved even more success as a musician with a cover of Eddy Grant's Electric Avenue, in collaboration with the Fugees' Pras. He has also starred in several films, including Shottas in 2002 and as John the Baptist in the 2004 film Haven.
Remaining true to his Jamaican culture, Ky-mani's fondness for all genres of music influences the work he creates. Ky-mani is an artist with no limits. Incorporating world music, hip hop, blues, rock and a grass roots sound into his music, the end product is the pure representation of life for Ky-mani. The Ky-mani Marley sound is one that transcends cultural lines and prohibits him from being categorized as only a reggae artist. His raw, unadulterated, gruff sound captures the listener and reverberates the essence of Ky-mani's life story.
Ky-mani launched his latest album "Radio" in 2007. The album features several key singles including One Time, The March and Conversation among others. All of the songs contain Marley’s unique sound of classical reggae beats mixed with contemporary hip hop. Also featured on the CD are some of today’s hottest artists including Young Buck, Mya and Gail Gotti.
Who We Are
Ky-Mani Marley Lyrics
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When the sky screams murder
Bloodshot up in your eyes
The fire gon' burn ya
How can I combat the demons?
How can I contact my enchants
Your soul′s in the one I can trust
So must come back to the one I believe in
How can I contact my feelings?
This toxic world that needs healing
Scream to my heart bleeds freedom
Dance upon the ceiling
Now I got that feeling
We are the voice of love
We are the voice of hope
Yes we are, what we are yeah
We are the voice of peace
Seh we are the lords of war
Yes we are who we are yeah
I see the creatures in the night again
Cyah believe mi eyes
I see pharisees and scribes again
Dem try out wi light again
Disturb wi meddi
What a pity wi fe fight again
Between a bullet and a target
I see de media pon mountain
A dat dem a market
Thousand miles fe guh hawk it
With perseverance wi a march
An' wi nuh only a talk it
Wi righteous wi neva wrong
Wi trod wid e faada
Don't yuh tink seh wi a trod alone
Certain tings they′ve neva known
An put dem faith inna copper an gold
I use prayer to soothe the soul
And herbs to soothe my mind
Trying not to lose control
While giving thanks for life
And many people will change
But we will remain
Soldiers of righteousness
Ready to walk through the flame
The song "Who We Are" by Ky-Mani Marley is a song about pushing through tough times and keeping faith no matter what. The opening lyrics paint a picture of a difficult time where everything seems to be against you. The singer is addressing their own doubts and questioning how they can combat their inner demons. They turn to their soul, the one thing they know they can trust, and to the one they believe in. The lyrics continue to highlight the struggles of the world and the need for healing, and the importance of finding and expressing one's own freedom through dance.
However, the song takes a turn when the chorus comes in, revealing a message of hope and determination. The singer asserts that "we are the voice of love, hope, peace," and that ultimately they know who they are, and they are soldiers of righteousness. The song is a reminder that even in the face of the worst, there is always hope and that through resilience and strength, we can come out the other side.
Overall, the song is a call to action - to find faith in oneself, to never lose hope or give up. It's a song to inspire people to keep going, even in the darkest of times.
Line by Line Meaning
When you can't go further
When you reach your limit
When the sky screams murder
When there's chaos and unrest
Bloodshot up in your eyes
Feeling stressed and overwhelmed
The fire gon' burn ya
The trials and tribulations will test you
How can I combat the demons?
How can I defeat my inner struggles?
How can I contact my enchants
How can I connect with my spiritual beliefs?
Your soul's in the one I can trust
Your soul is in the one I have faith in
So must come back to the one I believe in
I must turn back to my faith
How can I contact my feelings?
How can I connect with my emotions?
This toxic world that needs healing
The world is in need of healing
Scream to my heart bleeds freedom
Expressing oneself freely
Dance upon the ceiling
Feeling ecstatic and liberated
Now I got that feeling
Feeling uplifted and energized
We are the voice of love
We represent love
We are the voice of hope
We represent hope
Yes we are, what we are yeah
We embrace who we are
We are the voice of peace
We represent peace
Seh we are the lords of war
We also have the capability to fight back
Yes we are who we are yeah
We accept ourselves for who we are
I see the creatures in the night again
Experiencing fear and paranoia
Cyah believe mi eyes
Having a hard time accepting reality
I see pharisees and scribes again
Experiencing hypocrisy and deceit
Dem try out wi light again
Others try to dim our light and greatness
Disturb wi meddi
Causing frustration and annoyance
What a pity wi fe fight again
It's a shame we have to fight again
Between a bullet and a target
In the midst of danger
I see de media pon mountain
The media exaggerates the situation
A dat dem a market
They're using the situation for profit
Thousand miles fe guh hawk it
Traveling long distances to sell fake products
With perseverance wi a march
We keep moving forward with determination
An' wi nuh only a talk it
We don't just talk, we take action
Wi righteous wi neva wrong
We are always morally right
Wi trod wid e faada
We walk with God
Don't yuh tink seh wi a trod alone
We are not alone, God is with us
Certain tings they've neva known
Others don't understand what we've been through
An put dem faith inna copper an gold
Others put their faith in material wealth
I use prayer to soothe the soul
Using prayer to calm the mind and spirit
And herbs to soothe my mind
Using natural remedies to calm the mind
Trying not to lose control
Trying to stay composed
While giving thanks for life
Being grateful for life's blessings
And many people will change
Change is inevitable
But we will remain
We will not lose sight of our values
Soldiers of righteousness
Fighting for what's morally right
Ready to walk through the flame
Prepared to face challenges with courage
Writer(s): Wessley James Johnson, Henry, Donald Anthony Dennis, Paul Ellingston Crosdale, Kymani Ronald Marley, Bachelor, Mabark
Contributed by Sophie I. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Suzana Gulutova
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poznas v okamziku zhulenyho speka a tohoto songu ze vse je ok. nejvic
Francis Gaouette
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yamannice