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
Look Who's Dancin'
The Melody Makers Lyrics
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Look who's dancing
Look who's dancing
Look who's dancing now
Look who's dancing
Oh look who's dancing
Look who's dancing now
Was like a forbidden land
Where people would never dare to go
But now everyone's doing it
I said it's a dance galore
[Chorus]
And some are dancing on their feet
Some are jumping off the floor
And look at old Granny "be "
She got the, she caught the, she knows the groove for sure
Look who's dancing
Look who's dancing
Look who's dancing now, right around
Look who's dancing
Who is dancing
Look who's dancing now, get on the floor
(groove section)
Look who's dancing
Look who's dancing
Look who's dancing now, around the world
Look who's dancing
Oh look who's dancing
Look who's dancing now
And some are dancing on their feet
Some are jumping off the floor
And look at old Tauter him
He got the, he got the, he got the, he got the beat for sure
[Chorus]
get on the floor
Do the ska, the rock steady, the ridim and blues
And if you catch them, then you do the della move
It nuh mek nuh sense to sit down, when you know you can goove
Any type of danve you do, you neither win or lose
And if your choice is reggae, you don't need nuh dancing shoes
Suh listen to the message, and you know you won't lose
Look who come, come dancing pow we dancing floor again
Some a dem a enemy, some a dem a friend
Some a dem a mother and father, some a dem a children
Some a dem a loafer who a follow the trend
And some a dem a just dey ya as we good brethen
That's why we ruff, ruff, ruff, ruff and rugged
Ruff, ruff, ruff, ruff and rugged
Ra ra ra ragga muffin
Ruff, ruff, ruff, ruff and rugged
That's why we ra ra ragga
That's why we ruff, ruff, ruff, ruff and rugged
Ra ra ra ragga muffin
So we ruff, ruff, ruff, ruff and rugged
Ra ra ra ragga muffin
That's why we flash certain dancing style, it sound well wicked
If a guy woulda really try, so you know him stupid
Exorcism, devilism we nuh deal wid
Our faith in jah jah man, it well, well, well solid
So pray every day and ask for strength and knowledge
That's why we ruff, ruff, ruff, ruff and rugged
That's why we ra ra ra ragga muffin
That's why we ruff, ruff, ruff, ruff and rugged
The Melody Makers' song Look Who's Dancin' is all about the joy and freedom of dance. It starts with the idea that the dance floor used to be a forbidden land, but now everyone is doing it. The chorus celebrates the fact that people from all walks of life are dancing and having a good time. The song emphasizes that people are dancing to different types of music, such as ska, rock steady, and reggae. But regardless of the type of music or dancing style, no one is judged and everyone is welcome to join in. The song also encourages people to have faith in themselves and to ask for strength and knowledge.
Line by Line Meaning
Look who's dancing
Observation of people dancing
Look who's dancing
Observation of people dancing
Look who's dancing now
Observation of people currently dancing
Look who's dancing
Observation of people dancing
Oh look who's dancing
Excited observation of people dancing
Look who's dancing now
Observation of people currently dancing
Well, first the dance floor
Description of the early days of the dance floor
Was like a forbidden land
Comparison of the early dance floor to forbidden land
Where people would never dare to go
Description of the initial fear associated with dancing
But now everyone's doing it
Recognition of the widespread popularity of dancing
I said it's a dance galore
Affirmation of the abundance of dancing
Look who's dancing
Observation of people dancing
Look who's dancing
Observation of people dancing
Look who's dancing now, right around
Observation of people currently dancing around the world
Look who's dancing
Observation of people dancing
Who is dancing
Question about who is dancing
Look who's dancing now, get on the floor
Encouragement for others to join the dancing
Look who's dancing
Observation of people dancing
Look who's dancing
Observation of people dancing
Look who's dancing now, around the world
Observation of people currently dancing around the world
Look who's dancing
Observation of people dancing
Oh look who's dancing
Excited observation of people dancing
Look who's dancing now
Observation of people currently dancing
And some are dancing on their feet
Description of different dance moves
Some are jumping off the floor
Description of different dance moves
And look at old Granny "be "
Observation of an elderly person successfully dancing
She got the, she caught the, she knows the groove for sure
Recognition of an elderly person's expertise in dancing
Look who's dancing
Observation of people dancing
Look who's dancing
Observation of people dancing
Look who's dancing now, right around
Observation of people currently dancing around the world
Look who's dancing
Observation of people dancing
Who is dancing
Question about who is dancing
Look who's dancing now, get on the floor
Encouragement for others to join the dancing
And some are dancing on their feet
Description of different dance moves
Some are jumping off the floor
Description of different dance moves
And look at old Tauter him
Observation of an elderly person successfully dancing
He got the, he got the, he got the, he got the beat for sure
Recognition of an elderly person's expertise in dancing
Look who's dancing
Observation of people dancing
Look who's dancing
Observation of people dancing
Look who's dancing
Observation of people dancing
Do the ska, the rock steady, the ridim and blues
Description of different dance styles
And if you catch them, then you do the della move
Encouragement to try out different dance moves
It nuh mek nuh sense to sit down, when you know you can goove
Encouragement to join in on the dancing
Any type of danve you do, you neither win or lose
Encouragement to dance without the pressure of competition
And if your choice is reggae, you don't need nuh dancing shoes
Recognition that dancing is accessible to everyone
Suh listen to the message, and you know you won't lose
Encouragement to listen to the message of the music and enjoy dancing
Look who come, come dancing pow we dancing floor again
Excitement about people coming together to dance again
Some a dem a enemy, some a dem a friend
Recognition that different people are joining in on the dancing
Some a dem a mother and father, some a dem a children
Recognition that people of different ages are joining in on the dancing
Some a dem a loafer who a follow the trend
Observation of people who only dance to fit in with the crowd
And some a dem a just dey ya as we good brethen
Observation of people joining in on the dancing as friends
That's why we ruff, ruff, ruff, ruff and rugged
Description of the music and dance style
Ruff, ruff, ruff, ruff and rugged
Description of the music and dance style
Ra ra ra ragga muffin
Affirmation of the music and dance style
Ruff, ruff, ruff, ruff and rugged
Description of the music and dance style
That's why we ra ra ragga
Affirmation of the music and dance style
That's why we ruff, ruff, ruff, ruff and rugged
Description of the music and dance style
Ra ra ra ragga muffin
Affirmation of the music and dance style
So we ruff, ruff, ruff, ruff and rugged
Description of the music and dance style
Ra ra ra ragga muffin
Affirmation of the music and dance style
That's why we flash certain dancing style, it sound well wicked
Pride in the unique dancing style
If a guy woulda really try, so you know him stupid
Belief that everyone can enjoy dancing
Exorcism, devilism we nuh deal wid
Rejection of negative influences in music and dance
Our faith in jah jah man, it well, well, well solid
Reference to the importance of religion in the music and dance culture
So pray every day and ask for strength and knowledge
Encouragement to practice religion and seek wisdom
That's why we ruff, ruff, ruff, ruff and rugged
Description of the music and dance style
That's why we ra ra ra ragga muffin
Affirmation of the music and dance style
That's why we ruff, ruff, ruff, ruff and rugged
Description of the music and dance style
Lyrics © Peermusic Publishing
Written by: STEPHEN MARLEY, ZIGGY MARLEY
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@marlonsanchez791
Lyric
Look who's dancing
Look who's dancing
Look who's dancing now
Look who's dancing
Oh look who's dancing
Look who's dancing now
Well, first the dance floor
Was like a forbidden land
Where people would never dare to go
But now everyone's doing it
I said it's a dance galore
Look who's dancing
Look who's dancing
Look who's dancing now
Look who's dancing
Oh look who's dancing
Look who's dancing now
And some are dancing on their feet
Some are jumping off the floor
And look at old Granny "be "
She got the, she caught the, she knows the groove for sure
Look who's dancing
Look who's dancing
Look who's dancing now, right around
Look who's dancing
Who is dancing
Look who's dancing now, get on the floor
Look who's dancing
Look who's dancing
Look who's dancing now, around the world
Look who's dancing
Oh look who's dancing
Look who's dancing now
And some are dancing on their feet
Some are jumping off the floor
And look at old Tauter him
He got the, he got the, he got the, he got the beat for sure
Look who's dancing
Look who's dancing
Look who's dancing now
Look who's dancing
Oh look who's dancing
Look who's dancing now
get on the floor
Do the ska, the rock steady, the ridim and blues
And if you catch them, then you do the della move
It nuh mek nuh sense to sit down, when you know you can goove
Any type of danve you do, you neither win or lose
And if your choice is reggae, you don't need nuh dancing shoes
Suh listen to the message, and you know you won't lose
Look who come, come dancing pow we dancing floor again
Some a dem a enemy, some a dem a friend
Some a dem a mother and father, some a dem a children
Some a dem a loafer who a follow the trend
And some a dem a just dey ya as we good brethen
That's why we ruff, ruff, ruff, ruff and rugged
Ruff, ruff, ruff, ruff and rugged
Ra ra ra ragga muffin
Ruff, ruff, ruff, ruff and rugged
That's why we ra ra ragga
That's why we ruff, ruff, ruff, ruff and rugged
Ra ra ra ragga muffin
So we ruff, ruff, ruff, ruff and rugged
Ra ra ra ragga muffin
That's why we flash certain dancing style, it sound well wicked
If a guy woulda really try, so you know him stupid
Exorcism, devilism we nuh deal wid
Our faith in jah jah man, it well, well, well solid
So pray every day and ask for strength and knowledge
That's why we ruff, ruff, ruff, ruff and rugged
That's why we ra ra ra ragga muffin
That's why we ruff, ruff, ruff, ruff and rugged
@Edu30301
El reggae nunca morira
Saludos desde Perú 🇵🇪
@gabrielly117
Não sei como essa pérola não tem mais de 1 milhão de visualizações, esssa música é divina😢
@PietroDiMaggioLiveMusic
This song gives me joy even in sad moments. Thank you Ziggy.
@moreliaramirez3564
Me encanta
@letiolivera2914
Tal padre tal hijo...una maravilla!
Esto si es música...una reliquia
90s💜
@lorenzoramonmedina606
Si k si amiga no se tu nombre a Leti cómo mi sobrina
@juanortiz9446
Quiero escucharla a toda mierda por la carretera conduciendo esos enormes trailer.
@jessicadianaquispechacca8728
las musicas de bob marley son una fascinación auditiva, y esta no es la excepción , talento familiar 🥰😍😛
@JonBoltinghouse
31 yrs and still vibrant, crisp,and joyous. Time standing still for this song🇯🇲😎
@vanealvarado8308
this song is for the soul to dance✨