The Melody Makers was a reggae group composed of Ziggy Marley, Stephen Marl… Read Full Bio ↴The Melody Makers was a reggae group composed of Ziggy Marley, Stephen Marley, Sharon Marley and Cedella Marley, all children of Bob Marley.

Heavy words like heritage and legacy are often used when the subject is The Melody Makers. As Bob Marley's children, the band will always be associated with their father's towering presence as both a musician and cultural icon. And this is how it should be. To resist this association would be to deny the musical and spiritual blessings and heritage that have flowed from Bob to his children in what has truly been an extraordinary natural progression.

The Melody Makers are building upon the foundation I and I father started. They have forged a sound all their own, incorporating international contemporary musical forms without losing an essential roots reggae sensibility. As Ziggy has said, "Bob stuff is unique. Melody stuff is unique." Since their debut as young teenagers until their present incarnation as a seasoned and highly professional band there has been one constant: great songs. From "Tomorrow People" and "Tumblin' Down" to "Everyone Wants to Be", the hits keep coming from what is still a relatively young group of musicians. After eight acclaimed albums, two Grammy awards and sold-out concerts before tens of thousands, the Marley magic continues to spread.

Perhaps it is because this is message-music. Ziggy and his siblings live in a different time from their father, and this reality is reflected in their work. Without preaching or proselytizing, the Melody Makers sing about the world as they see it and as it could be. They sing about African peoples and their history, but the music doesn't carry a message of exclusion or retribution. And as they comment on the human struggle and problems and tribulations that face us all, the Melody Makers never lose sight of the fact that music is a celebration.

Words like optimism and positivity are often used - and used correctly - when people describe their music. The Melody Makers' gift has been to inspire and uplift in a conscious party that, as fans, we hope will carry on well into the next millenium. Catch phrases like "one love" and "one world" seem less like fantasy and more like possibility when the Melody Makers are in town.

Ziggy sums it up like this: "The revolution is still alive and the youth, them have to know that."

Albums:

* Play the Game Right (1985)
* Children Playing (1986) (unreleased)
* Hey World! (1986)
* Time Has Come: The Best of Ziggy Marley and the Melody Makers (1988)
* Conscious Party (1988)
* One Bright Day (1989)
* Jahmekya (1991)
* Joy and Blues (1993)
* Free Like We Want 2 B (1995)
* The Best of (1988 - 1993) (1997)
* Fallen Is Babylon (1997)
* Spirit of Music (1999)
* Live Vol. 1 (2000)

The Melody Makers website

Conscious Party
The Melody Makers Lyrics

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Everyone is happy tonight
But not because of the world
And I know there'll be no fight
In such a Conscious Party

Everyone is happy tonight
But not because of the world
And I know there'll be no fight

In such a Conscious Party

No booze to lick our head
Now we can't lose in life way
No booze to lick our head
Got to stay a light in darkness
And everyone is happy tonight
But not because of the world
But not because of the world
And I know there'll be no fight
In such a Conscious Party

Spirit of Jah passes through
I can feel him, so can you! Yeah
Makes one want to get up and dance
I said we're jammin' on this love and chant
Everyone is happy tonight
But not because of the world
But it's not because of the world
And I know there'll be no fight
In such a Conscious Party

Everyone, and Jah-a-everyone

I get smiles of Happiness
Jahlification a dances
Brothers loving their sisters...
Sisters loving their brothers

Everyone is happy tonight
But not because of the world
And I know there'll be no fight
In such a Conscious Party

Everyone is happy tonight
But not because of your world
And how could there be any fight
In such a Conscious Party
Everyone is happy tonight
But not because of the world
And how could there be any fight
In such a Conscious Party?

No booze to lick our head
Now we can't lose in life way
No booze to lick our head
Got to stay a light in darkness
And everyone is happy tonight
But not because of the world
It's not because of the world

And I know there'll be no fight
In such a Conscious Party

Overall Meaning

The Melody Makers' song Conscious Party is a celebration of consciousness and unity. The lyrics are all about how everyone is happy, but it's not because of the world, it's because of the "Conscious Party" they're attending. They emphasize that there will be no fights, and that's because everyone is there for the same thing, the good vibes and love. The song touches on alcohol and how it can cause problems, but without it, people can't lose their way, and they have to stay a light in darkness. The Spirit of Jah is present, and the singer can feel it, and it makes them want to get up and dance.

The song also talks about the fact that everyone is loving each other. Brothers are loving their sisters, and sisters are loving their brothers. It's an all-encompassing love, for everyone, regardless of their relationship to each other. The Conscious Party is a place where everyone can come together and just be themselves, and feel love and acceptance from everyone else around them.

Overall, Conscious Party is a celebration of unity and consciousness. It's a reminder that when people come together, they can create a positive, loving environment where everyone can be themselves and feel loved and accepted. It's a call to action to leave behind the negativity of the outside world and come together in love and unity.

Line by Line Meaning

Everyone is happy tonight
Despite the troubles of the world, everyone is experiencing joy and contentment tonight.

But not because of the world
The reason for everyone's happiness is not due to external circumstances, such as the state of the world.

And I know there'll be no fight
The atmosphere of the party is one of peace and harmony, where conflict is unlikely to arise.

In such a Conscious Party
This party is unique in that it is imbued with consciousness, intentionality, and spiritual awareness.

No booze to lick our head
The absence of alcohol at the party means that people are not numbing themselves or escaping from reality.

Now we can't lose in life way
By avoiding alcohol and staying lucid, people can live more fully and face life's challenges in a more effective way.

Got to stay a light in darkness
The party-goers are aware of the darkness and negativity of the world, and are choosing to be a source of light and positivity.

Spirit of Jah passes through
The divine spirit of Jah is making its presence felt at the party.

I can feel him, so can you! Yeah
There is a palpable sense of spirituality and connection to something greater than oneself.

Makes one want to get up and dance
The energy and joy of the party inspires people to dance and express themselves.

I said we're jammin' on this love and chant
The party-goers are united in their love and sense of purpose, and are expressing it together through music and chanting.

Everyone, and Jah-a-everyone
Everyone at the party, regardless of their individual differences or backgrounds, is united in their connection to the divine spirit of Jah.

I get smiles of Happiness
The singer is blessed to see the happiness that the party is bringing to people's faces.

Jahlification a dances
The collective experience of spirituality, love, and joy is transforming people at the party and energizing them to dance and celebrate.

Brothers loving their sisters...
The unity and love at the party transcends gender, race, and any other divide, as people express their love and affection for one another.

Sisters loving their brothers
The artist is emphasizing the mutuality of love and affection, with sisters and brothers alike expressing their love for one another.

And how could there be any fight
In the context of such positivity and spiritual awareness, conflict and violence would be highly unlikely.

Lyrics © ISHTI MUSIC INC, Peermusic Publishing
Written by: DAVID NESTA MARLEY

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