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.
Brotherly Sisterly Love
Ziggy Marley Lyrics
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Give her what she wants give himw hat he needs
This is where it start straight from the heart
This is where it start straight from the heart together now
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Fighting one another it never get us no where
Still in the same boat as yesteryear
People killing the people it never get the people no where
People in the same boat as yesteryear got to have
Brotherly brotherly love sisterly love
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Politician rule and lead the wrong direction its up
to you and me to make the
correction
Politician rule and lead the wrong direction its up
to you and me to make the
correction
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No more pain on the battle field help you friend if they're in need
Give her what she want give me what I needs
This is where it start straight from the heart
This is where it start straight from the heart
Together now
Brotherly brotherly love sisterly love
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The lyrics to Ziggy Marley's song "Brotherly Sisterly Love" convey a powerful message of unity, compassion, and the importance of collective action. The song emphasizes the need to support and help one another, especially in times of struggle. It urges listeners to give each other what they need and to start making positive changes from the heart.
The repetition of the lines "Brotherly brotherly love sisterly love" reinforces the idea that love and unity are essential for progress and a better future. Marley highlights the detrimental effects of fighting and killing each other, emphasizing that it only perpetuates a cycle of pain and hardship. He suggests that instead of relying on politicians, it is up to each individual to make a difference and steer society in the right direction.
Overall, "Brotherly Sisterly Love" encourages listeners to come together, support one another, and work towards a more harmonious and compassionate world.
Line by Line Meaning
No more pain on the battle field help you friend if they're in need
There should be no more suffering in the conflicts we face, and we should always lend a hand to our friends when they require assistance.
Give her what she wants give him what he needs
We should provide others with their desires and fulfill their necessities with kindness and compassion.
This is where it start straight from the heart
The foundation of love and unity starts within our hearts, with genuine intentions.
This is where it start straight from the heart together now
Together, united through our hearts, is where the journey towards love and unity commences.
Brotherly brotherly love sisterly love
We must nurture a sense of brotherly and sisterly love, emphasizing the importance of familial bonds and unity.
Fighting one another it never get us no where
Engaging in conflicts with one another never leads us to any positive outcome or progress.
Still in the same boat as yesteryear
We find ourselves in the same situation as in the past, without making significant advancements due to our inability to resolve conflicts.
People killing the people it never get the people no where
The act of people killing each other never leads the population to any kind of progress or improvement.
People in the same boat as yesteryear got to have
We, as the people on this planet, are still facing the same challenges as in the past, and it is crucial for us to possess
Brotherly brotherly love sisterly love
brotherly and sisterly love.
Politician rule and lead the wrong direction its up to you and me to make the correction
When politicians govern and guide us in the wrong path, it becomes our responsibility as individuals to rectify the situation.
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Instrumental section
Give her what she wants give me what I need
We should strive to fulfill the desires of others while also addressing our own personal needs.
This is where it start straight from the heart
Once again, the journey towards love and unity begins by aligning our actions with the genuine emotions residing within our hearts.
This is where it start straight from the heart
Once again, the journey towards love and unity begins by aligning our actions with the genuine emotions residing within our hearts.
Together now
We must come together and unite as one.
Brotherly brotherly love sisterly love
We must foster a sense of brotherly and sisterly love, emphasizing the importance of familial bonds and unity.
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The chorus is repeated
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Stacey Mcclain
Ziggy hittin' hard on this jamm!