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.
DYKL
Ziggy Marley Lyrics
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Don't you kill love
Don't you kill love
In the blink of an eye, time passes us by, where does it go?
These wars have wounded my heart so my trust breaks apart
And to human I say these words
Don't you kill love
Don't you kill love
Don't you kill love
This chance we should not miss to share this sacred bliss
And spread it all around, I'm gonna spread it all around
My heart been broke before but still I must endure
Keep the spirits high, keep the spirits high
'Cause it's the greatest things in life
Calls for the most sacrifice
Are we brave, are we brave enough?
Don't you kill love
(Don't you kill love, don't you kill love)
Don't you kill love
(Don't you kill love, don't you kill love)
Don't you kill love
(Don't you kill love, don't you kill love)
Don't you kill love
The song "DYKL" by Ziggy Marley talks about the importance of not losing hope in love in spite of the violence and wars that are surrounding us. The artist emphasizes the fragility of life and the importance of cherishing love in the present moment. Ziggy questions the purpose of the endless wars that we fight and the wounds that they inflict on our hearts. He encourages us to take a stand for love and make a conscious effort to uphold it. Although the artist has been heartbroken before, he still insists that he must endure and keep the spirits high.
The chorus "Don't you kill love" is repeated several times throughout the song as a plea to not let love die. Ziggy believes that love is the greatest thing in life and often requires sacrifice. He urges us to be brave enough to stand up for it and spread it around. The song ends with the artist's fervent plea to not kill love.
Overall, the song is a simple but powerful reminder of the importance of love in life. It serves as an inspiration to renew our commitment to love and not let the harsh realities of life overcome us.
Line by Line Meaning
Don't you kill love
This line is repeated throughout the song as a pleading refrain not to destroy love.
In the blink of an eye, time passes us by, where does it go?
The passing of time is quick and mysterious, and the singer wonders where it all goes.
Now will you take a stand for love? I am forever more
The singer urges listeners to stand up for love and commitment to it, as it is with them always.
These wars have wounded my heart so my trust breaks apart
The artist's heart has been hurt by wars and they find it difficult to trust others.
And to human I say these words
The artist is addressing humanity and offering their thoughts on the importance of love.
This chance we should not miss to share this sacred bliss
The singer believes it is vital to share love wherever possible, as it is a holy and important experience.
And spread it all around, I'm gonna spread it all around
The singer plans to spread love everywhere they can, showing how important it is to them.
My heart been broke before but still I must endure
The artist's heart has been broken but they must continue to carry on and fight for love.
Keep the spirits high, keep the spirits high
The artist encourages listeners to maintain their positivity and optimistic outlooks.
'Cause it's the greatest things in life
Love is being referred to as the greatest thing in life.
Calls for the most sacrifice
The singer notes that love and commitment requires sacrifice on our part.
Are we brave, are we brave enough?
The artist challenges listeners on whether they have the courage to fight for love and all the challenges it presents.
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Intel Gence
In the blink of an eye, time passes us by.....These wars have wounded my heart....Great message to us mankind...
Kimberly Gabriel
Beautiful soothing voice.
diamndz1021
Best song on this album, beautiful
Geomel Basillote
Don't you kill love
Don't you kill love
Don't you kill love
In the blink of an eye, time passes us by, where does it go?
Now will you take a stand for love? I am forever more
These wars have wounded my heart so my trust breaks apart
And to human I say these words
Don't you kill love
Don't you kill love
Don't you kill love
This chance we should not miss to share this sacred bliss
And spread it all around, I'm gonna spread it all around
My heart been broke before but still I must endure
Keep the spirits high, keep the spirits high
'Cause it's the greatest things in life
Calls for the most sacrifice
Are we brave, are we brave enough?
Don't you kill love
(Don't you kill love, don't you kill love)
Don't you kill love
(Don't you kill love, don't you kill love)
Don't you kill love
(Don't you kill love, don't you kill love)
Don't you kill love
Kimberly Gabriel
Instrumental incredible truth be told
Kimberly Gabriel
Absolutely incredible the beauty of then men of love and peace
Kimberly Gabriel
Beautiful
mark john Beniabon
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Che Deleon
Ziggy and his brothers sound just like their dad Mr music