Good Ol' Days
Ziggy Marley Lyrics


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Irie days come on play
Let the angels fly let the devils die
Got to do what you can with the time at hand
Ali boom mah yeah Ali boom mah yeah
Don't worry your mind its just the test of time
In five years these be the good old days

No one knows what the future holds for everything has a season
Its not a time for war its a time for peace
Tomorrow knows tomorrow woes
I remember when grandpa use to say grandson these be the good old days

These be the good old days

Now comes the moon with its starry lights
And so begins the night life
The tribal dance puts me in a trance
As she pulls me in with her magic swing
I asked of her what do we celebrate
She said to me these be the good old days

These be the good old days

There is no future there is only now
Let's cherish these moments that we now know





These be the good old days

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Ziggy Marley's song Good Ol' Days evoke a sense of nostalgia and the importance of living in the moment. The opening lines call for a carefree attitude and a letting go of worries, encouraging listeners to make the most of the present, as time is limited. The repetition of "Ali boom mah yeah" emphasizes the need for enjoyment and living life to the fullest.


The second verse warns against focusing too much on the future and the unknown, as tomorrow will bring its own challenges and worries. The message here is to appreciate what one has now and not take it for granted. The song then transitions into a celebratory moment, with the tribal dance and the magic swing representing the joy that can be found in life. The line, "what do we celebrate?" implies that even in the midst of uncertainty and hardship, there is still something worth celebrating.


The final verse echoes the sentiment of living in the present moment and cherishing what we have. The line, "There is no future, there is only now," emphasizes the idea that the only time that matters is the present, and it is up to us to make the most of it. The song as a whole serves as a reminder to not become too caught up in the past or future, but to focus on the present and appreciate the good that surrounds us.


Line by Line Meaning

Irie days come on play
Let's enjoy these carefree and happy days


Let the angels fly let the devils die
Let the good prevail and the bad fade away


Got to do what you can with the time at hand
Make the most of the time you have


Ali boom mah yeah Ali boom mah yeah
A joyful exclamation, expressing eagerness and excitement


Don't worry your mind its just the test of time
Don't stress and overthink, things will work out with time


In five years these be the good old days
Even though times may change, you will look back fondly on this present moment


No one knows what the future holds for everything has a season
We can't predict the future because everything goes through cycles and changes


Its not a time for war its a time for peace
Instead of creating conflict, we should strive for harmony and understanding


Tomorrow knows tomorrow woes
We can't control the future, it will come with its own challenges


I remember when grandpa use to say grandson these be the good old days
An older generation remembers this present time as a time of happiness and good memories


Now comes the moon with its starry lights
The night is here, bringing its own beauty and mystery


And so begins the night life
The fun and excitement of the night is starting


The tribal dance puts me in a trance
The rhythm and energy of the dance is hypnotic and mesmerizing


As she pulls me in with her magic swing
The dance partner captivates and mesmerizes the singer with her movements


I asked of her what do we celebrate
The singer wonders what the occasion for the dance is


She said to me these be the good old days
The partner reassures the singer that they are currently in a time of celebration and enjoyment


There is no future there is only now
The only moment that truly exists is the present


Let's cherish these moments that we now know
We should value and appreciate the present moment and the memories we are making


These be the good old days
These are the times that we will remember fondly in the future




Lyrics © Peermusic Publishing
Written by: DAVID MARLEY, ZIGGY MARLEY

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@Ballards1971

This song helped me through some very bad times in my past !! I first heard it on the movie "Into The Blue" with Jessica Alba and Paul Walker !! That movie also kept me going when I didn't want to "Go" anymore !!. Ziggy nailed it when he wrote this song !! To me, it is and always will be his best song !!.

@bradleygoff468

Stay strong buddy✌🏻

@simonellis8476

Keep well brother

@Guy-vy1bo

Good ole days susan lets try to remember that. Unity

@rolandtarga9371

Haitian rasta men love ziggy Bob Marley vibes.❤❤

@MikeCMcCarthy

In 5 years...these be the good old days! Respect.

@benjaminrojasreyes4361

Don't worry your mind its just the test of time In five years these be the good old days

@curtiswilson4750

such a great message. make's you remember what you have is good and that makes u smile

@Keyleerae

He's there.... He Nailed It..............

@Guy-vy1bo

Cherish these moments...

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