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.
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Ziggy Marley Lyrics
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When the music flow
Got nothing to lose
When we're dancing to the music
Let it go, let your body go
When the music flow
Got nothing to lose
It's a vibration
A sensation, a natural mystic all around
Coming to you from above
Coming to you from underground
It's a vibration
A sensation, a natural mystic
Coming to you from above
Coming to you from underground
Let it go, let your body go
When the music flow
Nothing to lose
When we're dancing to the music
Let it go
(You've got to let it go)
Let it go
(You've got to let it flow)
Let it go
(You've got to let it go)
Let your body go
(You've got to let it flow)
Sometimes we just got to let go, yeah
Of everything we think we know, yeah
(Of everything we think we know)
Sometime we just got to be free
No one tellin' us how we should be
Let it go, let your body go
When the music flow
Got nothing to lose
When we're dancing to the music
Let it go, let your body go
When the music flow
I got nothing to lose
When I'm dancing to the music
Just call me music
And don't call me nothing else
Just call me music
And don't call me nothing else
All you might
Say we dancing through the night
With all the might
We say we grooving through the night
Sometimes you just got to let go
Of everything you think you know, yeah
(Of everything you think you know)
Sometime we just got to be free, we
No one tellin' us how we should be, hey
Let it go, let your body go
(You've got to let it flow)
Let it go, let your body go
(You've got to let it go, you've got to let it flow)
Let it go, let your body go
(You've got to let it go, you've got to let it flow)
Let it go, let your body go
(You've got to let it go, you've got to let it flow)
Let it go
Sensation, a natural mystic
Let it go
A sensation, a natural mystic
Let your body go
Let it go now
Free your [Incomprehensible] now
Free your soul now
Let it go
Ziggy Marley's "Let It Go" is about the liberating power of music and dance. The lyrics encourage listeners to let go of their inhibitions and allow the music to move them. The repetition of "let it go" throughout the song emphasizes the need to release control and embrace the moment. The reference to "a natural mystic" and the idea of the music coming from both above and underground suggests that this energy is all around us, waiting to be tapped into.
The verses focus on the power of music to unite people from different backgrounds and bring them together through a shared experience. The lyrics suggest that music transcends language and cultural barriers, creating a vibration that connects us all. The reference to "nothing to lose" reinforces the message that we should freely express ourselves without fear of judgment or consequence.
The chorus reminds us that sometimes we just need to be free and let go of what we think we know. The song encourages listeners to break free from societal expectations and be true to themselves. Overall, "Let It Go" is a positive and uplifting anthem that celebrates the unifying power of music.
Line by Line Meaning
Let it go, let your body go
Relax and let your body move to the rhythm of the music.
When the music flow
As the music plays, let it guide you and take control of your body movements.
Got nothing to lose
There is no risk to letting go and enjoying yourself on the dancefloor.
It's a vibration
The music is a powerful force that can be felt both physically and spiritually by everyone.
A sensation, a natural mystic all around
The music creates a feeling or atmosphere that connects us with nature and the universe.
Coming to you from above
The music comes from a higher power or greater source than ourselves.
Coming to you from underground
The music also originates from the roots, traditions, and history of various cultures.
You've got to let it go
We must release our inhibitions and allow ourselves to fully experience the music and movement.
You've got to let it flow
We must allow the music to take over our bodies and guide our movements.
Sometimes we just got to let go, yeah
Occasionally, we need to abandon our preconceived notions and surrender to the moment.
Of everything we think we know, yeah
We need to free ourselves from the constraints of our own minds and let our bodies and instincts take over.
Sometime we just got to be free
We must break free from the expectations and judgments of others and be true to ourselves.
No one tellin' us how we should be
We do not need the approval or validation of others to express ourselves and enjoy the music.
Just call me music
Music is a part of our lives and an entity in its own right.
And don't call me nothing else
Music needs no labels or categorizations beyond itself.
Say we dancing through the night
We are dancing all night long and losing ourselves in the music.
We say we grooving through the night
We are moving and feeling the music in our bodies all night long.
Free your [Incomprehensible] now
Release yourself from any limitations or restraints and let your spirit soar.
Free your soul now
Allow your inner self to connect with the music and be truly free.
Let it go
Relax and let the music take control of your body.
Lyrics © Regard Music, Peermusic Publishing
Written by: DAVID MARLEY, ZIGGY MARLEY
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@patriciastraker9755
Absolutely love this song, the lyrics are so true, sometimes I just keep playing it over again and it's good to sing to, I do while I'm walking my dog with my earphones in 😊🎧
@EyesLikeBlues1
The whole album is great!
@reggaeart
tout les sentiments que l'ont peut faire passer par la musique ....bon feeling
@jenniferfrias3185
saw this live and it changed my world
@meezysplatform4744
sweet music, ZIGGY ZIGGY keeping BOB's legacy on....fireeeee
@FUNKLANK
Fucking love REGGAE! But world need more music like Make it bun dem.
@thehaberdash
Heard this song years ago but never knew the name. So glad yo find it again ❤
@lisou6645
j'adore cette musique 👍
@lm9091
La même
@spagphotography
amazing ! I approuve this message ! love man