Jo-Ann Greene writes about "Mind Control" AllMusic.com: "Stephen has continued to grow, adding new sounds and styles to his repertoire over the years. A conduit to the past and a bridge to the future, his music -- like his father's -- sounds timeless: reggae that embraces the world."
2004 he started the 27-city Bob Marley Roots, Rock, Reggae Festival tour with his four brothers and sons of Bob – Ziggy, Julian, Damian and Ky-Mani – each of whom have their own professional recording careers. The tour was the first time the brothers have officially performed together on stage.
Every February in Miami, Marley and his brothers perform at his family's annual Caribbean Festival in honour of their late father Bob Marley.
No Cigarette Smoking
Stephen Marley Lyrics
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None alcoholic beverage in my room
Jah Jah gave me up on ? this afternoon
And I am gonna get a next portion real soon
[Chorus: x2]
And I'll been gone for a while
Keep that perfect smile
I'm a keep you warm, is cold outside
Protect you from the storm, the world outside
You know I love you baby
No need to worry about me
[Chorus]
Tell me what am I supposed to do
While you got me sitting here waiting on you
Baby hurry hurry come back
And give me some lovin' this afternoon
'Cause I can't wait to see you smile
Could you stay a little while
And do the things that only lovers do
Tryin' not to think about
How I am gonna do without your touch, your touch
And I can't stop thinking about
The lovin' that I need now so much
And until you come back to me
There will be
No cigarette smoking in my room
None alcoholic beverage in my room (red wine and Guinness)
Gonna give you some good love this afternoon (afternoon)
And I am gonna get a next portion real soon (real soon)
Hey, get me some good love this afternoon (afternoon)
And I am gonna get a next portion real soon (how soon, how soon)
Give me some good love this afternoon (yeah yeah)
And I am gonna get a next portion real soon
Step into my room (soon)
Step into my room (baby let's dance)
Come closer to me
The lyrics of Stephen Marley's "No Cigarette Smoking" is a plea for a lover's return. The song opens with the singer stating that their room is not a place for smoking cigarettes or consuming alcohol. This could be interpreted as a declaration of clean living or a refusal to indulge in harmful habits that could destroy their body or relationship. But the next line "Jah Jah gave me up on?" is a mystery, as the words are hard to decipher. It could be Jah Jah, one of the Rastafarian names for God, giving up on the singer or blessing them.
The chorus of the song repeats "And I'll been gone for a while, keep that perfect smile, do your very best." The reference to his absence could imply that the lover has left for a while and is requesting that their partner keeps their spirits high while they are gone. The next lines, "I'm gonna keep you warm, it's cold outside, protect you from the storm, the world outside," indicate that the singer wants to protect their lover from the harsh realities of the world. The song is a romantic plea for their partner to come back, and the singer promises to keep them safe and warm.
The latter part of the song is an emotional appeal to the lover to return and share the intimacy of deep love. The singer desires to be reunited with them and indulge in the pleasures of being in a relationship. The lines "Tryin' not to think about how I am gonna do without your touch, your touch, and I can't stop thinking about the lovin' that I need now so much" express the longing and yearning for their partner's touch.
Line by Line Meaning
No cigarette smoking in my room
I don't allow cigarette smoking in my room because it's a harmful habit that I don't want around me.
None alcoholic beverage in my room
I don't have any alcoholic beverages in my room because I don't want to encourage drinking, which can be damaging to one's health and wellbeing.
Jah Jah gave me up on ? this afternoon
I'm not sure what Jah Jah has planned for me today, but I trust in Him and His guidance for my life.
And I am gonna get a next portion real soon
Despite not knowing exactly what's in store for me, I have faith that I will receive what I need when I need it.
And I'll been gone for a while
I've been away for some time, but now I'm back and ready to be present in your life again.
Keep that perfect smile
I want you to stay happy and positive, even when things aren't perfect.
Do your very best
I encourage you to give your all and strive for excellence in everything you do.
I'm a keep you warm, it's cold outside
I'll be here to provide comfort and warmth when you need it, especially during tough times.
Protect you from the storm, the world outside
I'll shield you from the harsh realities of the world and help you find peace amid chaos.
You know I love you baby
I want you to know that I deeply care for you and will always be there for you, no matter what.
No need to worry about me
I don't want you to be concerned about my well-being, as I'm taking care of myself and making healthy choices.
Tell me what am I supposed to do
I'm feeling lost and unsure of how to proceed, and I need your guidance and support.
While you got me sitting here waiting on you
I'm patiently waiting for you to come back into my life and provide the love and companionship I crave.
Baby hurry hurry come back
I'm eager for you to return and don't want to wait any longer for your presence in my life.
And give me some lovin' this afternoon
I'm longing for physical intimacy and want to share a loving moment with you this afternoon.
Cause I can't wait to see you smile
I'm excited to see you again and can't wait to bring joy to your face with my presence.
Could you stay a little while
I would love for you to spend more time with me and stay longer than you originally planned.
And do the things that only lovers do
I want to share a passionate, romantic experience with you that only two lovers can share.
Tryin' not to think about
I'm attempting to avoid dwelling on what's bothering me and instead focus on the positive.
How I am gonna do without your touch, your touch
I'm struggling to imagine life without your physical presence and touch, which I crave deeply.
And I can't stop thinking about
My thoughts keep coming back to you and how much I long for your company and affection.
The lovin' that I need now so much
I'm feeling a strong desire for physical intimacy and affection, which I know you can provide.
And until you come back to me
I'll continue to long for your presence and love until we're reunited again.
Hey, get me some good love this afternoon
I'm requesting that you provide me with physical intimacy and affection this afternoon.
And I am gonna get a next portion real soon (how soon, how soon)
I'm eager for another opportunity to experience physical intimacy with you, and I hope it will happen soon.
Give me some good love this afternoon (yeah yeah)
I'm desperately craving physical intimacy and want to share a loving experience with you this afternoon.
Step into my room (soon)
I'm inviting you to enter my personal space and be close to me soon.
Come closer to me
I'm requesting that you move closer to me and share physical proximity and intimacy with me.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: MELANIE F. HALLIM, STEPHEN MARLEY
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Emanuele Veiga
Ainda sou apaixonada por essa música. ♥
Ron Davis
This song is beautiful man. You guys are so musically talented man. Keep on jamming man
Ice creaam OG Brasil
QUEEEEEE VIBEEE MONSTRAAAA ! Reggae , vida com amor!
Musicinmybones Child
Such a sweet/chilling tune..... Never get old.
Thandeka Watson
Such a wonderful groove.
LuizFelipe Neves
Eu amo esta canção ❤
charmaine gray
I just discovered this song
August 2017 and I'm addicted. I love the smooth melody and the lyrics
Irish Tomahawk
Groovin' to this! Glad that your father's talent passed on so I could experience a GREAT song in my time on earth
starr h
love this song !!!
Tom Kilonzo
2021 still playing 🔥