David Nesta "Ziggy" Marley (born October 17, 1968 in Saint Ann Parish, ghet… Read Full Bio ↴David Nesta "Ziggy" Marley (born October 17, 1968 in Saint Ann Parish, ghetto of Trenchtown, Jamaica), composer, singer and guitarist, is a multiple Grammy-winning (reggae) Jamaican musician. He is known for songs like "Tomorrow People", "Love Is My Religion" and "A Lifetime", He is the oldest son in the marriage between the singer Rita Anderson (Marley) and late legendary reggae Bob Marley. David's father Bob nicknamed him "Ziggy". A ziggy is a big marijuana spliff on Jamaiaca.

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.

I Love You To
Ziggy Marley Lyrics

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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
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

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Ziggy Marley's song "I Love You Too" carry a powerful message that revolves around the theme of love. The song starts with a warning not to kill love, which is then followed by the singer's reflection on the fleeting nature of time. He urges listeners to take a stand for love and to spread it around. The scars of past wars may have wounded his heart, but Ziggy still has hope and believes that love is worth fighting for.

As the song progresses, the lyrics continue to focus on the challenges of love. Even though the singer has experienced heartbreak before, he knows that love is worth it. He encourages listeners to keep their spirits high and to be brave enough to pursue love, even though it may require sacrifices. As the song comes to a close, Ziggy Marley repeats the chorus, reminding listeners not to let love die.

Overall, the lyrics to "I Love You Too" offer a poignant reflection on the importance of love and the challenges that come with it. The song encourages listeners to hold onto their faith in love and to pursue it despite the obstacles they may face.

Line by Line Meaning

In the blink of an eye time passes us by
Time moves so quickly that it feels like it passes by in the blink of an eye.

Where does it go
Where does time go? We cannot hold onto it, and it seems to disappear quickly.

Now will you take a stand for love I am
I will stand up for love no matter what.

Forever more
This commitment to love is for forever, it will always be a part of me.

These wars have wounded my heart so my trust breaks apart
The wars and conflict in the world have hurt me deeply, causing me to lose faith in humanity.

To human I say these words
As a human being, I want to share these words with other humans.

Don't you kill love don't you kill love don't you kill love
Please don't destroy love, don't let it die.

This chance we should not miss to share this sacred bliss
We should embrace this opportunity to share the joy and beauty of love with others.

And spread it all around I'm gonna spread it all around
I am committed to sharing love with those around me and beyond.

My heart been broke before but still I must endure
Even though my heart has been hurt in the past, I must keep going and continue to love.

Keep the spirits high keep the spirits high
We must remain positive and keep our spirits high, especially during tough times.

Cause it's the greatest things in life calls for the most sacrifice
The greatest things in life, such as love, require the most sacrifice and effort from us.

Are we brave are we brave enough
Do we have the courage to truly embrace and share love?

Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: DAVID MARLEY, ZIGGY MARLEY

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