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.
Looking
Ziggy Marley Lyrics
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But it's not my style to quit there is more to life than this
In obscurity or fame we're all playing in this game
Searching for something searching for something
Looking, looking, looking, you will find find you will be fine
Saturday in the morning and the rain kept falling
But there is no time to waste as the devil test his faith
He just walks away on a mission to complete
Looking, looking, looking, you will find find you will be fine
Looking oh find you will be fine
She has her hand on her jaw as she wonders away
What will tomorrow bring will her dreams just disappear
She find words are hard to say so she prays everyday
She must find a way may the pieces fall into place
Frustration won't subside I've been tried time after time
But it's not my style to quit there is more to life than this
In obscurity or fame we're all playing in this game
Searching for something searching for something
Looking, looking, looking, you will find find you will be fine
Looking, looking, looking, you will find find you will be fine
Searching for something, looking for something
The song "Looking" by Ziggy Marley is a motivational piece about the struggles of life and the perseverance to overcome them. The lyrics describe three different people facing different challenges. The first stanza tells that the persona feels frustrated and has been tested numerous times but intends not to surrender. They believe that life has more to offer than just this moment. The second stanza portrays a man who didn't sleep because of the rain, and his faith is being tested, but he's walking away to complete his mission. The last stanza tells the story of a woman who is concerned about what the future holds, but she prays every day to find a way and let things fall into place.
The song carries a message of hope and encourages listeners to keep looking for something, and eventually, they will find it. Ziggy also acknowledges that everyone is playing their own game, whether in obscurity, or fame and searching for something in life. Overall, the message is that no matter the struggle, keep looking until what you desire is found.
In conclusion, this song is an excellent piece for anyone going through a challenging time. Ziggy Marley's "Looking" is a song for the hopeful and those who refuse to give up. He tells the story of persevering through life's challenges and finding something worth looking for.
Line by Line Meaning
My frustration won't subside I've been tried time after time
Although I have been repeatedly tested, my frustration persists.
But it's not my style to quit there is more to life than this
I do not believe in giving up. Life holds more purpose than what I am currently experiencing.
In obscurity or fame we're all playing in this game
No matter what level of recognition one has, we are all part of life's journey.
Searching for something searching for something
We all have a pursuit for greater meaning in our lives.
Looking, looking, looking, you will find find you will be fine
If you continue to seek, you will ultimately find what you are searching for and it will bring contentment.
Saturday in the morning and the rain kept falling
On a Saturday morning, rain continued to fall from the sky.
Brother didn't get no sleep now he's really feeling beat
As a result, one's brother became fatigued from a lack of sleep.
But there is no time to waste as the devil test his faith
There is no reason to procrastinate because challenges are constantly testing one's faith and beliefs.
He just walks away on a mission to complete
In response, he simply moves on to fulfill his mission.
She has her hand on her jaw as she wonders away
A woman pauses, placing her hand on her face, lost in thought.
What will tomorrow bring will her dreams just disappear
She contemplates whether her aspirations will vanish as the future unfolds.
She find words are hard to say so she prays everyday
She struggles to vocalize her emotions, therefore she prays for guidance each day.
She must find a way may the pieces fall into place
Despite her struggles, she is determined to figure things out and hopes that everything falls into place.
Searching for something, looking for something
Just like the others, she is on the quest for something greater.
Lyrics © ISHTI MUSIC INC, Peermusic Publishing
Written by: DAVID MARLEY, ZIGGY MARLEY
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Aldi Septian
on Love Is My Religion
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on True To Myself
steady.
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on Changes
best of the the best
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on True To Myself
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on True To Myself
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on True To Myself
nice cool music Jah rastafarai :)
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on True To Myself
yes man .
Joseni Dias
on Never Deny You
ziggi marlei so pedra curte so
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on A Lifetime
love this so much
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on Melancholy Mood
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