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.
All Day All Night
Ziggy Marley Lyrics
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I would never give my love to no one but you babe
So Love me forever, I said love me forever
Baby love me not just for pleasure
Love me always and forever
'Cause I love you
It couldn't be better
And I'm giving my love to you baby
You got my love
So don't you ever give your love to no one but me babe
Don't you ever give your love to no one but me babe
Tell you this
Is all day and all night , all day all night
Our love needs protection
Our love needs direction
And I love you
Baby now
And I'm giving my love to you baby
You got my love
Don't you believe
That I'm giving my love to you baby
You got my love
So don't you ever give your love to no one but me babe
'Cause I would never give my love to no one but you babe
So love me forever
Baby love me not just for pleasure
Love me always and forever
And I love you
It couldn't be better
And I'm giving my love to you baby
You got my love
Oh don't you believe that I'm giving my love to you baby
You got my love
Say you must believe that I'm giving my love to you baby
You got my love
So all day and all night
So all day and all night
Our love needs protection
Our love needs direction
And I love you
The lyrics to Ziggy Marley's song "All Day All Night" exude a sense of love and devotion between two people. The song is essentially a pledge of love and faithfulness from one lover to another, as the singer emphasizes that he would never give his love to anyone else but the person he is singing to. The repetitions of the phrase "I would never give my love to no one but you babe" throughout the song reinforces his conviction and loyalty to his lover, whom he implores to love him not only for pleasure but always and forever.
The singer emphasizes that their love needs protection and direction as he pledges to give his love all day and all night. This can be seen as a reference to the fact that relationships require work and effort to ensure that they are successful. He reveals a willingness to give all his love to his lover and expects the same in return. The lyrics convey a message that true love is about being committed to one person and staying faithful to them for eternity.
Line by Line Meaning
I would never give my love to no one but you babe
I am devoted to loving only you and will never offer my love to anyone else
So Love me forever, I said love me forever
I am requesting that you love me unconditionally and forever
Baby love me not just for pleasure
I am asking you to love me for reasons beyond pleasure and personal gain
Love me always and forever
I am asking for an enduring and eternal love
'Cause I love you
The reason behind my request is my love for you
It couldn't be better
The current state of our relationship is optimal
And I'm giving my love to you baby
I am actively expressing my love for you
You got my love
My love is directed towards you
So don't you ever give your love to no one but me babe
I request that you maintain a faithful love towards me
Tell you this
I want to make you aware of the following
Is all day and all night , all day all night
Our love should span throughout the entirety of each day and night
Our love needs protection
Our love requires care and safeguarding
Our love needs direction
Our love requires guidance and purpose
And I'm giving my love to you baby
I am continuing to express my love for you
You got my love
Your love is reciprocated
Don't you believe
I am emphasizing and reassuring
That I'm giving my love to you baby
My love is directed towards you
Say you must believe that I'm giving my love to you baby
I urge you to trust that my love is genuine and directed towards you
So all day and all night
Our love should persist throughout each day and night
And I love you
Reiterating that I love you
Contributed by Declan G. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Marshia' Young
I love this song 🔥
Uncle Nesta
Same
Davi William Carvalho
As músicas de Ziggy são mt massa assim como as de Stephen e Julian
Claudio Logori
a Bob Marley composition with the great Jim Keltner on Drums ❤
Fave Adams
August 1st 2022... & we're still jamming to this classic. 👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍
Marcus Tiggett
Memories thus bring back from listening to Jamaican radio stations fav for life....
Georgina Marlene Gonzalez Mendoza
Beautiful
TARIK MOUNIH
One of Top , not just the song ... The song too of course , but I meant that version , amazing ❤ .
CoolandDeadly 1
You got my love, Stephen. WICKED TUNE.
J Simmons
great sound....