Ziggy learned Rastafari faith from his parents and had access to some of the world's best reggae musicians in the comp band of his father β the legendary reggae Wailers. Ziggy Marley first sat in on recording sessions with Bob Marley and the Wailers when he was around 10 years old. Joining with his three siblings to become The Melody Makers, Ziggy crafted his own soulful sound blending blues, RnB, hip-hop and roots reggae.
After their first two albums, Play The Game Right (1985) and Hey World! (1986), The Melody Makers earned their first Grammy (Best Reggae Recording) for Conscious Party (1988), an album produced by Talking Heads Chris Frantz and Tina Weymouth which included the hit songs "Tomorrow People" and "Tumbling Down."
Subsequent albums included the Grammy-winning One Bright Day (1989), Jamekya (1991), Joy and Blues (1993), Free Like We Want 2 B (1995), their third Grammy winner Fallen is Babylon (1997), Spirit of Music (1999) and Ziggy Marley & the Melody Makers Live, Vol 1 (2000), which featured some of their biggest hits as well as a cover of Bob Marley's "Could You Be Loved."
While selling records by the millions and selling out countless concerts with the Melody Makers, including a recent European tour, Ziggy Marley has never lost sight of his foundation of faith, fellowship and family.
After two decades as the driving creative force behind The Melody Makers, Ziggy stepped out on his own with his first solo album, Dragonfly (2003). Never content to rehash the success of his past, Ziggy uses Dragonfly to explore new ground and create his own distinctive musical identity as a solo artist.
"Working on my own gave me a chance to take my time and experiment a lot," Ziggy says of the material on Dragonfly." It took one year to finish this record. It's the longest I've ever worked on a album. It's different when you on your own. At some point it's scary and then at another it's a drive that makes you focus more."
Although the members of the most close-knit musical families often yearn to step out on their own, for Ziggy, a solo debut was not a long-awaited goal. "It's not something that I wished for since I began doing music," he says. "It was just the circumstances, and I wanted to be true to myself and what I feel. The record has strong messages and it feels good."
In addition to being Ziggy's first album of solo material, for Dragonfly he felt it was time for a change of scene. "Usually we record in Kingston. These songs were written in Jamaica and recorded in America. I did the first set of recordings in a house in Miami and then went to L.A. rented a house, set up my equipment and basically did the rest there. I left Jamaica for a while, because as an artist I need to experience different things, to see the world and have different energies. Living in one place is not good for me and I was tired of making music in a studio setting. I wanted it to be more like everyday life a part of me.
"As an individual, I've opened up more by traveling outside Jamaica, and I've been more able to be open to people and ideas. It helps me to grow as a person to be outside of my element; to be on my own in a strange place meeting people. That's good for me not to be in my secure domain."
The evidence of that growth is everywhere on Dragonfly.
On July 2nd, 2006, Ziggy released his second album, Love is My Religion. He states "This album is from my heart," and he feels that he embraces his spiritual and emotional side of life. This album show Ziggy coming into his own as an artist, as he wrote all of the songs for the album and played nearly all of the instruments.
Love is My Religion is a testament to Ziggy Marley's talent as he follows in the footsteps of his father, the Legend.
01 Wild and Free
Ziggy Marley Lyrics
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A fire burns for freedom
A fire burns for freedom
The smell of decent is I
I am standing for the truth
Too long has been denied
The data of changing is rising
I hope we realize
[Chorus]
I see fields forever
Growing wild and free
I see marijuana trees blowing in our breeze
I see fields forever growing wild and free
Wild and free
A crime against nations
A war is there is a message
In the wind for every race
Peace and love we saw
So let us grow is good for the
Is good for the soul
[Chorus]
So lost the kiss of death
Deny the tree of life
Stand hypocrisy for so many lies
Corporation greed can only see
Survive by planting weed
[Chorus: x2]
Crucified savior to save your face
Demonized nature our saving grace
We got to put to good use
What the lord has gave
Fruits of the tree herbs of the
[Chorus]
The song "Wild and Free" by Ziggy Marley featuring Woody Harrelson is an anthem for freedom, hope, and change. The opening line "A fire burns for freedom" sets the tone for the whole song which speaks about the struggle for freedom and the desire for change. The lyrics suggest that there is a need for change and that people are fighting for it, but there are still many obstacles to overcome. The line "The smell of decent is I" implies that the singer is taking a stand for what is right, standing up for the truth and fighting against those who want to deny it.
The chorus of the song envisions a world where fields are forever growing wild and free, where marijuana trees are blowing in the breeze, and where peace and love are the norm. The lyrics take a political stance and suggest that there are crimes being committed against nations and that war is a message in the wind for every race. The bridge of the song calls out hypocrisy and corporate greed, suggesting that planting weed may be the means for human survival.
The song closes with the lines "Crucified savior to save your face/Demonized nature our saving grace" which can be interpreted as a call for people to appreciate nature and use what the Lord has given them to make the world a better place.
Line by Line Meaning
A fire burns for freedom
There is an intense desire for freedom amongst people.
The smell of decent is I
I stand for integrity and righteousness.
I am standing for the truth
I am committed to standing up for what is true and right.
Too long has been denied
We have been oppressed for too long and it is time for change.
The data of changing is rising
There is increasing evidence that change is necessary.
I hope we realize
I hope we understand the gravity of the situation.
Unchained wings let angels fly
When people are free, they can reach their full potential.
I see fields forever
I envision a future where there is abundance and prosperity.
Growing wild and free
In this future, there is unrestricted growth and development.
I see marijuana trees blowing in our breeze
Marijuana is a part of this future and it is accepted and celebrated.
A crime against nations
The oppression and violence that nations inflict on their people is a great injustice.
A war is there is a message
There is a message in the chaos and destruction of war.
In the wind for every race
The message of peace and love is universal and applies to all races.
Peace and love we saw
We have witnessed the power and beauty of peace and love.
So let us grow is good for the
Let's cultivate and grow what is good for us and our souls.
Is good for the soul
Healthy growth and development is important for our spiritual wellbeing.
So lost the kiss of death
We have lost touch with the true essence and vitality of life.
Deny the tree of life
Our society is denying us the things we need to truly live and thrive.
Stand hypocrisy for so many lies
We must stand up against the hypocrisy and lies that keep us oppressed.
Corporation greed can only see
The greed of corporations blinds them to the harm they cause.
Survive by planting weed
We can survive and thrive by cultivating and using the resources around us, even if they are deemed illegal.
Crucified savior to save your face
We must look to those who have sacrificed for our freedom and salvation.
Demonized nature our saving grace
Nature is our salvation, despite being villainized and oppressed by society.
We got to put to good use
We must ensure that we are using our resources in a productive and positive manner.
What the lord has gave
We must appreciate and use the gifts we have been given by a higher power.
Fruits of the tree herbs of the
The abundance of fruits and herbs from the earth are a vital resource for our wellbeing.
Lyrics Β© Peermusic Publishing
Written by: DAVID NESTA MARLEY
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