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 – 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.
05. Moving Forward
Ziggy Marley Lyrics
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And through it all you got to live again
From the day that I was born
Yesterday was already gone
It's not easy so I can't pretend
Those who are angels were once my friends
I don't wanna stay with the evil I know
I don't wanna keep my enemies close
I'm moving forward,
I'm moving forward
The pain make me stronger
Can't stop me no longer
I'm moving forward,
I'm moving forward
The hurt make me stronger
Can't stop me no longer
Sometimes it seems impossible
The obstacles that we must climb
Adversity is my ally
Even though she makes me cry
Moving forward,
I'm moving forward
The pain makes me stronger
Can't stop me no longer
I'm moving forward,
I'm moving forward
The pain make me stronger
Can't stop me no longer
I'm moving forward,
I'm moving forward
The hurt make me stronger
Can't stop me no longer
The hurt makes me stronger
Can't stop me no longer
I'm moving forward,
I'm moving forward
The pain makes me stronger
Can't stop me no longer
The hurt makes me stronger
Can't stop me no longer
I'm moving forward,
I'm moving forward
The pain makes me stronger
Can't stop me no longer
The hurt makes me stronger
Can't stop me no longer
In the song "Moving Forward" by Ziggy Marley, the lyrics reflect the singer's personal journey and the struggles he has encountered in life. The opening line "The human experiment comes with pain" sets the tone for the song and immediately highlights the theme of facing and overcoming adversity. The song then moves on to describe how one must continue to live in spite of the difficulties encountered along the way: "And through it all you got to live again".
Ziggy Marley uses metaphors in the song to describe his journey, comparing obstacles to mountains or walls that must be overcome. However, despite the difficulties, he embraces the pain and the hurt as an opportunity to grow and learn: "Adversity is my ally, even though she makes me cry". The lyrics convey a message of resilience and determination in the face of challenges.
The chorus repeats the phrase "I'm moving forward" several times to emphasize the idea of progress and not getting stuck in one's struggles. The lyrics "The pain make me stronger, can't stop me no longer" convey the idea that pain can be a source of strength and that persistence in the face of adversity is what ultimately leads to success.
Overall, "Moving Forward" is an inspirational song that encourages listeners to keep pushing through the hard times and to focus on personal growth and progress.
Line by Line Meaning
The human experiment comes with pain
Being human means dealing with pain and struggle
And through it all you got to live again
Despite facing pain, you must continue living and pushing forward
From the day that I was born
Since the day he was born
Yesterday was already gone
Time moves forward quickly
It's not easy so I can't pretend
Acknowledging that overcoming obstacles is difficult
Those who are angels were once my friends
People may change and reveal different sides of themselves over time
I don't wanna stay with the evil I know
Not wanting to remain in toxic situations or relationships
I don't wanna keep my enemies close
Preferring to distance oneself from negative influences
Sometimes it seems impossible
At times, challenges may feel overwhelming
The obstacles that we must climb
Referring to challenges in life that require effort to overcome
Adversity is my ally
Embracing challenges as a tool for growth
Even though she makes me cry
Recognizing that overcoming hardship may be emotional
The pain make me stronger
Going through struggles makes him stronger and more resilient
Can't stop me no longer
Refusing to be held back or defeated
The hurt make me stronger
Experiencing emotional pain and overcoming it makes him stronger
Lyrics © Peermusic Publishing
Written by: DAVID NESTA MARLEY
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Muito bom 😃
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I love to see his children on stage with him jus as he was with his father
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