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.
Tight Ship
Stephen Marley Lyrics
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Oh my head's anointed with the powers of love
Though the wicked persecute I with envy and grudge
Oh my head's anointed.
There is no room for mistakes, we sailing the tight ship per sure,
Got the crew, swift to place, oh clear as first.
There is no room for mistakes, mama say,
Oh clear as first
Though the wicked persecute I, still my heart just loved.
Oh my head's anointed with the powers of love.
Though them wicked persecute I with envy and grudge
But my head's anointed.
There is no room for mistakes, we sailing the tight ship per sure,
Got the crew, swift to place, oh clear as first.
There is no room for mistakes, papa say,
Sailing the tight ship per sure, got the crew, swift to place,
Oh clear as first
Let's get this ship up in spite of sparking, yeah
All hands on deck I say, oh let me sail again
Lets get this ship up in spite of sparking, yeah
All hands on deck I say
Oh let me, gotta sail again
From we a likkle bwoy dem used to grudge we
Fi we horlicks
Nuff a dem no hold no joy dem full bare envy and malice
Nuff a dem a get bad mind and saying those arrogant Marleys
Them say who Jah bless, no man curse, Babylon is harmless
Alright now nuff a dem hard at work , them watching who’s working the hardest
Grass hopper jump at anything that scruffle in the grasses
Lion dem never yet grudge the other creatures of the forest.
What you reap is what you sow , don’t be surprised when we a harvest
The lyrics of Stephen Marley's song Tight Ship deal with his ability to remain positive and keep his heart full of love despite being persecuted by people who envy and hold grudges against him. The song begins with Marley stating that he has been persecuted by wicked people, but his heart is still full of love. He feels anointed with the powers of love on his head. Marley then declares that he and his crew must sail a tight ship, with no room for mistakes. He emphasizes that their crew is swift in every position and clear as first. He repeats his message about being persecuted, but his head is still anointed.
In the second verse, Marley declares that despite the obstacles, they need to get this ship up and sail it despite the sparks. He calls for everyone to be onboard, and they will sail again. In the bridge, Marley talks about how people used to envy him even for his horlicks when he was a child. He says that many people hold no joy in their hearts, only envy and malice. Some people are hard at work, monitoring who works hardest, while some others are like grasshoppers and have bad intentions. The song concludes with Marley reminding listeners that they will reap what they sow and should never be surprised when they harvest.
Line by Line Meaning
Though the wicked persecute I ,still my heart has love.
Despite being constantly targeted by the wicked, I still have love in my heart.
Oh my head's anointed with the powers of love
I am filled with love and positive energy, radiating from my mind.
There is no room for mistakes, we sailing the tight ship per sure, Got the crew, swift to place, oh clear as first
We must avoid making mistakes and run a tight ship, as we have a skilled crew who know their roles.
Though them wicked persecute I with envy and grudge / But my head's anointed.
Despite being targeted by envious and malicious people, I remain strong mentally.
Lets get this ship up in spite of sparking, yeah / All hands on deck I say / Oh let me, gotta sail again
Despite potential obstacles, we must work together and face them together to keep moving forward.
From we a likkle bwoy dem used to grudge we / Fi we horlicks / Nuff a dem no hold no joy dem full bare envy and malice / Nuff a dem a get bad mind and saying those arrogant Marleys / Them say who Jah bless, no man curse, Babylon is harmless / Alright now nuff a dem hard at work , them watching who’s working the hardest / Grass hopper jump at anything that scruffle in the grasses / Lion dem never yet grudge the other creatures of the forest. / What you reap is what you sow , don’t be surprised when we a harvest
Since we were children, people have been envious of us, and many cannot find happiness within themselves. Some people have negative opinions of the Marley family, but they cannot harm us because we have been blessed by Jah. People who work the hardest are often those most closely watched by others. It is important to avoid being petty and envious, and remember that whatever we put out into the world will come back to us.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: DAMIAN ROBERT NESTA MARLEY, DESMOND GEORGE SMITH, STEPHEN MARLEY
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