Dragonfly
Marley Ziggy Lyrics

Everybody's worried about time
People are often concerned about the limitations and constraints of time.

But I just keep that shit off my mind
The singer is able to avoid these worries and focus on the present moment instead of fretting about the future.

People living on twenty four hour clocks
Society has created a structure where people mark their days based on the 24-hour cycle of the clock.

But we're on a ride that never stops
However, the artist recognizes that life is a constant journey that doesn't have an end point.

Hey Mister Bee the world change but you remain the same
The artist acknowledges the changing world around them but sees that some things remain constant, like the bee.

And I wonder how you'll survive with the environment going down the drain
The singer expresses concern for the bee's survival in an increasingly polluted environment.

Hey Miss Dragonfly I see you look at me with your beautiful eyes
The singer notices the dragonfly observing them, perhaps questioning the singer's place in the world.

You must be wondering what type of creature am I
The artist imagines the dragonfly as curious about the complexity of human nature.

A dog looked at me and said, Ziggy why can't we trust man
The artist recounts an interaction with a dog where the dog expresses distrust in humanity.

Puss and me get together, so, why can't you all just understand
The dog suggests that animals are able to coexist and form relationships with humans, so it should be possible for humans to be trustworthy as well.

An old tree stood there silently listening to every word we said
The singer takes note of their natural surroundings, including an ancient tree serving as a silent witness to the conversation.

As a tear fell he cried what type of creature is man
The tree seems to lament the destructive nature of humanity and question the essence of what it means to be a human being.

I said hey Mister Tree the world change but you remain the same
The singer acknowledges the tree's longevity and stability amidst a rapidly changing world.

And I wonder how you survive with the environment going down the drain
The singer expresses concern for the tree's survival in light of environmental degradation caused by humans.

Hey Miss Butterfly I see you look at me with your beautiful eyes
The singer notices yet another creature observing them, in this case, a butterfly.

You must be wondering what type of creature am I
The artist assumes that the butterfly is curious about the nature of humanity, much like the dragonfly before.

But we're on a ride, yes we're on a ride, we're on a ride that never stops
The artist repeats the idea that life is a continuous journey - both for humans and the natural world.

And I hope you'll survive while the environment is going down the drain
The singer expresses hope that the bee, as well as other natural beings, will be able to thrive in spite of environmental degradation.

You must be wondering what type of creature am I
The singer repeats the message that animals likely view humans as a complex and sometimes confusing force in the world.