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.
Jah Will Be Done
Ziggy Marley Lyrics
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To sing your praises
Everyday is just a day
To give you glory
So while the faithless fret
When destruction comes
Where they gonna run
Let Jah will be done
Just like the morning sun
Stop your war and stop your cruelness
This yah judgment a go really dread
And the wicked think them get away
But where they gonna run
Let Jah will be done
Just like the morning sun
I rise in the morning
And I'm thinking of love
For all Jah children
He created us
And all who don't hear the crying of the poor
Where them gonna run
Let Jah will be done
Just like the morning sun
Everyday is just a day
To sing your praises
Everyday is just a day
To give you glory
So while those faithless fret
When destruction come
Where they gonna run
Let Jah will be done, just like morning sun
Just like the evening sun
Just like the morning sun
Just like the evening sun
The lyrics of "Jah Will Be Done" by Ziggy Marley & The Melody Makers convey a powerful message about the importance of praising and glorifying God every day, while also warning against the consequences of war, cruelty, and neglecting the needs of the poor. The song emphasizes that even in times of destruction and decay, we must place our trust in God and let His will be done. The repetition of the phrase "let Jah will be done" is reminiscent of the biblical saying "Thy will be done," and serves as a reminder of the importance of surrendering to a higher power.
The lyrics also express a sense of urgency and a call to action, encouraging listeners to stop their war and cruelty, and to pay attention to the needs of the poor and dispossessed. The lines "And all who don't hear the crying of the poor, where them gonna run" highlight the idea that those who turn a blind eye to suffering will ultimately face the consequences of their actions. The song ends on a hopeful note, with the repetition of "just like the morning sun" and "just like the evening sun," suggesting that God's will is constant and unchanging, and that there is always hope for a better tomorrow.
Line by Line Meaning
Everyday is just a day
Every day is an opportunity to show gratitude and give thanks
To sing your praises
To express admiration and reverence to a higher power or deity
Everyday is just a day
Every day is an opportunity to honor and celebrate a higher power
To give you glory
To recognize and exalt a higher power for their greatness and goodness
So while the faithless fret
Despite the worries and concerns of those without faith
When destruction comes
When calamity or tragedy strikes
Where they gonna run
What options will they have for escape or protection?
Let Jah will be done
Trust in the will and plan of a higher power
Just like the morning sun
Just as the sun rises and sets each day without fail
Stop your war and stop your cruelness
Put an end to conflict and inhumane treatment of others
This yah judgment a go really dread
The consequences of wrongdoing will be severe
And the wicked think them get away
Wrongdoers believe they will escape punishment
But where they gonna run
Where can they hide or seek refuge?
I rise in the morning
I wake up at the start of the day
And I'm thinking of love
I am contemplating the importance of love
For all Jah children
For all people, who are considered children of a higher power
He created us
A higher power is responsible for our existence
And all who don't hear the crying of the poor
And those who are unable or unwilling to help those in need
Where them gonna run
What options do they have for escape or avoidance of responsibility?
Let Jah will be done
Trust in the plan of a higher power
Everyday is just a day
Each day offers an opportunity to express gratitude and reverence
To sing your praises
To offer adoration and honor to a higher power
Everyday is just a day
Each day provides an occasion to celebrate a higher power's greatness
To give you glory
To recognize and revere a higher power for their supreme qualities
So while those faithless fret
Despite the worries and fears of those who lack faith
When destruction come
When disaster strikes
Where they gonna run
What will be their solution for protection or escape?
Let Jah will be done, just like morning sun
Trust in the will and plan of a higher power, just as the sun rises each morning
Just like the evening sun
Just as the sun sets each evening
Just like the morning sun
Just as the sun rises each morning
Just like the evening sun
Just as the sun sets each evening
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Peermusic Publishing
Written by: DAVID MARLEY, ZIGGY MARLEY
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Reggaeisanotherbag
Love this Song 🙏❤️ bless🌞
DeadlyUSMC
Praise be to God!
Arjan Singh
my favorite ziggy marley song. god bless all
MAKUA TV
Misaotra rahalahy🙏🦁
reggae es para siempre I&I
Lo mejor de lo mejor.
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iamyouyouami
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The Cartoon Brothers
Just let Jah will be done
Rossana da Costa
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Andrew Price
Big Big tune Zigman
Guilherme Solaris
one love rasta