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 Remember
Ziggy Marley Lyrics

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Haunting memories won't leave me alone
I remember you what you did to me I remember
October November I remember what you did to me
Hot night in summer I never forget the time in June I remember
The love we had why make it look so bad I remember

I remember the place I remember your face I remember it oh so well I remember
I remember your touch I remember how much I remember how we felt

All the good times were not for waste
And we were never in any haste
We grew to know each other well so well
Our lives a story to tell

I remember you what I did to you do you remember
October November I remember what I did to you
Hot night in summer I never forget the time in June I remember
The love we had why make it look so bad I remember

I remember the place I remember your face I remember it oh so well I remember
I remember your touch I remember how much I remember when I remember now and then
I remember

I remember the place I remember your face I remember it oh so well I remember
I remember why our touch I remember how much I remember how we felt I remember

Overall Meaning

In the song "I Remember" by Ziggy Marley & The Melody Makers, the lyrics are a reflection on a past relationship that left a deep impression on the singer. The chorus repeats the phrase "I remember" throughout the song, driving the point home that memories of the past are still haunting the singer. Though the singer acknowledges there were good times in the relationship, they also carry a sense of betrayal, which is hinted at in the opening lines: "Haunting memories won't leave me alone / I remember you what you did to me I remember." As the song unfolds, the singer reveals that both parties may have hurt each other, by saying "I remember you what I did to you do you remember / October November I remember what I did to you." Despite the hurt, the singer still remembers the love they once had and questions why they would "make it look so bad."

The memories that the singer reminisces about are vivid. The song's imagery is strong, as the singer recalls the "Hot night in summer" and "the time in June"-- the specificity of the places and times strengthens the song's emotional impact. The singer remembers the person's face and touch, underscoring the connection they once shared. However, as the song comes to a close, the singer acknowledges that those memories are not enough to sustain a relationship unless both parties are willing to embrace their past and move forward positively.

Line by Line Meaning

Haunting memories won't leave me alone
I can't escape the painful memories that linger in my mind

I remember you what you did to me I remember
I recall the hurt you caused me and it's still vivid in my mind

October November I remember what you did to me
The time of year doesn't matter, I still remember the pain you inflicted

Hot night in summer I never forget the time in June I remember
Even on a hot summer night, I can't forget the specific June evening that left a lasting impression

The love we had why make it look so bad I remember
I can't help but remember the love we had, even though it ended badly

I remember the place I remember your face I remember it oh so well I remember
Every detail of the time we spent together is etched in my mind, from the location to your face

I remember your touch I remember how much I remember how we felt
The physical connection we shared is something I'll never forget, along with the intense emotions we felt

All the good times were not for waste
Even though it's over, I still cherish the good times we had together

And we were never in any haste
We took our time getting to know each other and building our relationship

We grew to know each other well so well
Our relationship became strong through the time we spent getting to know each other

Our lives a story to tell
Our relationship had a significant impact on our lives, leaving a story to share

I remember you what I did to you do you remember
I acknowledge that I too may have caused pain, do you remember what I did?

October November I remember what I did to you
Just like the pain you caused me, I remember the pain I caused you during those months

Hot night in summer I never forget the time in June I remember
The memories of the specific moments we shared together are unforgettable

I remember your touch I remember how much I remember when I remember now and then
My memory of our physical connection is so strong that it comes back in waves, even at unexpected times

I remember why our touch I remember how much I remember how we felt I remember
I will always remember our connection, how it felt, and the depth of our emotions

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

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