Faith
Ziggy Lyrics


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Worlds all changing
They trying to change us too
I might be going crazy
What am I to do

Keep my faith

Walls crumble around me
I'm not surprised
What could I do
When you took my rights

Keep my faith

Like forty days and forty nights
In this wilderness of life
I am tempted
Frustration stirs up strife
Oh no no

Keep my faith

Circle around the sun
The signs are in the skies
The day will come
After the night

Mama say
Keep my faith, what you gonna do
Daddy say Lord
Keep my faith
Jah Jah say now
Keep my faith
People say
Keep my faith
Nothing they can do
Keep my faith
I even could be blue
I keep my faith
Could be down in the trenches
Could be down in the trenches
Keep my faith
Could down on my last breath
keep my faith

One more thing Jim
Walls crumble around me
I am not surprised
There's nothing I could do
When they took my rights but
What you say

Keep my faith
Jah Jah, Keep my faith
What you gonna do
Jah I Keep my faith
I'll Keep my faith




What you gonna do
Keep my faith

Overall Meaning

In Ziggy Marley And The Melody Makers's song "Keep My Faith," the lyrics describe a world that is constantly changing and trying to change the individual as well. The singer is feeling overwhelmed and may be going crazy due to the constant upheaval. The world around them is falling apart, and they feel powerless in the face of it. Yet, despite these challenges, the singer resolves to "keep my faith" in the face of adversity.


The song draws heavily on religious imagery, with references to "forty days and forty nights," "Jah Jah," and "the day will come after the night." Through this imagery, the song conveys a sense of hope and perseverance in the face of difficult times. Even when everything seems hopeless, the singer is determined to hold on to their faith and see it through.


Overall, "Keep My Faith" is a song that speaks to the human experience of facing difficult times and trying to hold on to hope and faith. The lyrics provide a powerful message of resilience and steadfastness, calling on listeners to stay strong in the face of the challenges that life can bring.


Line by Line Meaning

Worlds all changing
The world is constantly evolving.


They trying to change us too
People around us are trying to make us change as well.


I might be going crazy
The constant change and pressure can be overwhelming.


What am I to do
Feeling helpless in such situation.


Keep my faith
To hold onto one's beliefs and values.


Walls crumble around me
The world seems to be falling apart.


I'm not surprised
The constant state of change and chaos is expected.


What could I do
Feeling helpless in such situation.


When you took my rights
When someone takes away one's freedom and rights.


Like forty days and forty nights
A metaphor for a long period of time with struggles.


In this wilderness of life
Life can be a treacherous journey at times.


I am tempted
Feeling the urge to give up or give in.


Frustration stirs up strife
Frustration can lead to arguments and conflicts.


Oh no no
Expressing disappointment and sadness.


Circle around the sun
Life is a cyclical system.


The signs are in the skies
There are signs pointing towards a change coming.


The day will come
Change will happen.


After the night
There is hope for a brighter future.


Mama say
Referring to the wisdom of a mother figure.


Daddy say Lord
Referring to the wisdom of a father figure and a religious figure.


Jah Jah say now
Referring to the wisdom of a higher power.


People say
Referring to the support and encouragement from others.


Nothing they can do
Acknowledging that people can only do so much to help.


I even could be blue
Even in a state of sadness and despair.


Could be down in the trenches
Feeling trapped and stuck in a difficult situation.


Could be down on my last breath
Feeling like there's not much left to hold onto.


Keep my faith
To continue holding onto one's beliefs and values.


One more thing Jim
Addressing someone by name for emphasis and clarity.


There's nothing I could do
Feeling helpless in a situation.


What you say
Asking for guidance and support.


Jah Jah, Keep my faith
Putting trust and faith in a higher power.


I'll Keep my faith
Reaffirming one's commitment to their beliefs and values.


What you gonna do
Asking others for their support and encouragement.


Keep my faith
To continue holding onto one's beliefs and values.




Lyrics © Regard Music, Peermusic Publishing
Written by: DAVID MARLEY, ZIGGY MARLEY

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樹一さんの歌詞に何度も心を救われましたよ

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