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.
Look Who's Dancing
Ziggy Marley Lyrics
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Look who's dancing
Look who's dancing
Look who's dancing now
Look who's dancing
Oh look who's dancing
Look who's dancing now
Was like a forbidden land
Where people would never dare to go
But now everyone's doing it
I said it's a dance galore
[Chorus]
And some are dancing on their feet
Some are jumping off the floor
And look at old Granny "be "
She got the, she caught the, she knows the groove for sure
Look who's dancing
Look who's dancing
Look who's dancing now, right around
Look who's dancing
Who is dancing
Look who's dancing now, get on the floor
(groove section)
Look who's dancing
Look who's dancing
Look who's dancing now, around the world
Look who's dancing
Oh look who's dancing
Look who's dancing now
And some are dancing on their feet
Some are jumping off the floor
And look at old Tauter him
He got the, he got the, he got the, he got the beat for sure
[Chorus]
get on the floor
Do the ska, the rock steady, the ridim and blues
And if you catch them, then you do the della move
It nuh mek nuh sense to sit down, when you know you can goove
Any type of danve you do, you neither win or lose
And if your choice is reggae, you don't need nuh dancing shoes
Suh listen to the message, and you know you won't lose
Look who come, come dancing pow we dancing floor again
Some a dem a enemy, some a dem a friend
Some a dem a mother and father, some a dem a children
Some a dem a loafer who a follow the trend
And some a dem a just dey ya as we good brethen
That's why we ruff, ruff, ruff, ruff and rugged
Ruff, ruff, ruff, ruff and rugged
Ra ra ra ragga muffin
Ruff, ruff, ruff, ruff and rugged
That's why we ra ra ragga
That's why we ruff, ruff, ruff, ruff and rugged
Ra ra ra ragga muffin
So we ruff, ruff, ruff, ruff and rugged
Ra ra ra ragga muffin
That's why we flash certain dancing style, it sound well wicked
If a guy woulda really try, so you know him stupid
Exorcism, devilism we nuh deal wid
Our faith in jah jah man, it well, well, well solid
So pray every day and ask for strength and knowledge
That's why we ruff, ruff, ruff, ruff and rugged
That's why we ra ra ra ragga muffin
That's why we ruff, ruff, ruff, ruff and rugged
The lyrics to Ziggy Marley's song Look Who's Dancing celebrates the joy and freedom of dance, from the initially hesitant to the confident and skilled dancers. The first verse acknowledges that the dance floor was once a forbidden land where people would never dare to go, but now everyone is doing it, making it a dance galore. The song encourages listeners to get on the dance floor and shows appreciation for those who are confident and skilled dancers, including old Granny and old Tauter. The song celebrates dancing culture around the world, including ska, rock steady, ridim and blues, and reggae, emphasizing that any type of dance you do, you neither win or lose.
In the chorus, the repetition of the phrase "Look who's dancing" highlights the sense of excitement and wonder that comes with witnessing people come to life on the dance floor. The groove section emphasizes the joy and diversity of dance culture worldwide.
The lyrics also make reference to the religious and spiritual significance of dance, suggesting that prayer and faith in Jah help provide strength and knowledge. The lines "Exorcism, devilism we nuh deal wid / Our faith in jah jah man, it well, well, well solid" suggest that dance can be a form of spiritual expression, and that faith and dance can work together to bring joy and connection.
Line by Line Meaning
Look who's dancing
Observing the individuals who are currently dancing
Look who's dancing now
Highlighting the current moment of those who are dancing
Well, first the dance floor
Explaining that the dance floor was once avoided, but not anymore
Where people would never dare to go
The dance floor was once considered forbidden territory
But now everyone's doing it
Nowadays, everyone is embracing dancing on the floor
I said it's a dance galore
There's a plethora of individuals dancing
And some are dancing on their feet
Some people are doing simple footwork while dancing
Some are jumping off the floor
Others are opting for higher-energy dance moves
And look at old Granny "be "
Pointing out an older woman and highlighting her non-stop moves
She got the, she caught the, she knows the groove for sure
This elderly woman has caught onto the rhythm of dancing and seems to know all the moves
Look who's dancing now, right around
Once again, highlighting the people who are currently dancing
Who is dancing
Asking who's on the dance floor
Get on the floor
Encouraging people to join in on the fun and start dancing
Do the ska, the rock steady, the ridim and blues
Listing various genres of music that people may dance to
And if you catch them, then you do the della move
If you can keep up with the variety of songs and rhythms, then you can also attempt the popular della move
It nuh mek nuh sense to sit down, when you know you can goove
It doesn't make any sense to sit around when you have the ability to get up and dance
Any type of danve you do, you neither win or lose
There's no particular way to dance, so there's no way to win or lose
And if your choice is reggae, you don't need nuh dancing shoes
Explaining that reggae music doesn't require any particular footwear for dancing
Suh listen to the message, and you know you won't lose
If you listen to the message of the music, you can never lose while dancing
Look who come, come dancing pow we dancing floor again
Identifying the individuals who have come to dance on the floor once more
Some a dem a enemy, some a dem a friend
Among the people who have come to dance, some are enemies while others are friends
Some a dem a mother and father, some a dem a children
There are individuals of all ages on the dance floor: mothers, fathers, and even children
Some a dem a loafer who a follow the trend
Some people are just following the dancing trend even though they might not typically do so
And some a dem a just dey ya as we good brethen
There are some people on the dance floor who we may not know, but we treat them as our own
That's why we ruff, ruff, ruff, ruff and rugged
Emphasizing the toughness of the people on the dance floor
Ra ra ra ragga muffin
A phrase used to describe those who are dancing and having a great time
So we ruff, ruff, ruff, ruff and rugged
Reiterating the toughness of the dancing individuals
That's why we flash certain dancing style, it sound well wicked
Justifying their unique dancing styles and how impressive they sound
If a guy woulda really try, so you know him stupid
If someone doesn't try to dance or join in on the fun, they are missing out and not very smart
Exorcism, devilism we nuh deal wid
Confirming that the individuals on the dance floor don't associate with exorcism or devil worship
Our faith in jah jah man, it well, well, well solid
Affirming their strong belief in God and that it's unbreakable
So pray every day and ask for strength and knowledge
Encouraging people to pray every day and request for strength and wisdom
Lyrics © Regard Music, Peermusic Publishing
Written by: STEPHEN MARLEY, ZIGGY MARLEY
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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Lyric
Look who's dancing
Look who's dancing
Look who's dancing now
Look who's dancing
Oh look who's dancing
Look who's dancing now
Well, first the dance floor
Was like a forbidden land
Where people would never dare to go
But now everyone's doing it
I said it's a dance galore
Look who's dancing
Look who's dancing
Look who's dancing now
Look who's dancing
Oh look who's dancing
Look who's dancing now
And some are dancing on their feet
Some are jumping off the floor
And look at old Granny "be "
She got the, she caught the, she knows the groove for sure
Look who's dancing
Look who's dancing
Look who's dancing now, right around
Look who's dancing
Who is dancing
Look who's dancing now, get on the floor
Look who's dancing
Look who's dancing
Look who's dancing now, around the world
Look who's dancing
Oh look who's dancing
Look who's dancing now
And some are dancing on their feet
Some are jumping off the floor
And look at old Tauter him
He got the, he got the, he got the, he got the beat for sure
Look who's dancing
Look who's dancing
Look who's dancing now
Look who's dancing
Oh look who's dancing
Look who's dancing now
get on the floor
Do the ska, the rock steady, the ridim and blues
And if you catch them, then you do the della move
It nuh mek nuh sense to sit down, when you know you can goove
Any type of danve you do, you neither win or lose
And if your choice is reggae, you don't need nuh dancing shoes
Suh listen to the message, and you know you won't lose
Look who come, come dancing pow we dancing floor again
Some a dem a enemy, some a dem a friend
Some a dem a mother and father, some a dem a children
Some a dem a loafer who a follow the trend
And some a dem a just dey ya as we good brethen
That's why we ruff, ruff, ruff, ruff and rugged
Ruff, ruff, ruff, ruff and rugged
Ra ra ra ragga muffin
Ruff, ruff, ruff, ruff and rugged
That's why we ra ra ragga
That's why we ruff, ruff, ruff, ruff and rugged
Ra ra ra ragga muffin
So we ruff, ruff, ruff, ruff and rugged
Ra ra ra ragga muffin
That's why we flash certain dancing style, it sound well wicked
If a guy woulda really try, so you know him stupid
Exorcism, devilism we nuh deal wid
Our faith in jah jah man, it well, well, well solid
So pray every day and ask for strength and knowledge
That's why we ruff, ruff, ruff, ruff and rugged
That's why we ra ra ra ragga muffin
That's why we ruff, ruff, ruff, ruff and rugged
@Edu30301
El reggae nunca morira
Saludos desde Perú 🇵🇪
@gabrielly117
Não sei como essa pérola não tem mais de 1 milhão de visualizações, esssa música é divina😢
@PietroDiMaggioLiveMusic
This song gives me joy even in sad moments. Thank you Ziggy.
@moreliaramirez3564
Me encanta
@letiolivera2914
Tal padre tal hijo...una maravilla!
Esto si es música...una reliquia
90s💜
@lorenzoramonmedina606
Si k si amiga no se tu nombre a Leti cómo mi sobrina
@juanortiz9446
Quiero escucharla a toda mierda por la carretera conduciendo esos enormes trailer.
@jessicadianaquispechacca8728
las musicas de bob marley son una fascinación auditiva, y esta no es la excepción , talento familiar 🥰😍😛
@JonBoltinghouse
31 yrs and still vibrant, crisp,and joyous. Time standing still for this song🇯🇲😎
@vanealvarado8308
this song is for the soul to dance✨