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.
Play with Sky
Ziggy Marley Lyrics
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I run outside and I play with the sky
Running wild, play with sky
Waving high, it mystifies
I'm goin' outside, I'm gonna play with the sky
Now a wondering breeze came blowing by
She said, "If you see the sun, don't look Him in the eye"
Just like the free birds love to fly
I'm goin' outside, I'm gonna play with the sky
Let's clarify (clarify)
We play with sky (play with sky)
Eat blueberry pie (berry pie)
And I play with the sky (play with sky)
Goin' outside (play with sky, play with sky)
Feel the vibe (feel the vibe)
Feel the vibe (play with sky)
If you are a rainbow, then you know why
I'm goin' outside, I'm gonna play with the sky
And now comes the sun (wanna have some fun?)
Wanna have some fun?
He said let's run (run, run, run)
Run, run
To the edge of the sea
Where we say goodnight and good eve (good eve)
And when we're tired of stayin' inside
We go outside and we play with the sky
(Let's do one more, one more)
(Come outside, play with sky)
(Come outside, play with sky)
(Come outside, come play with sky)
(Come outside, come play with sky)
(Come outside, come play with sky)
(Come outside, come play with sky)
(Come outside, come play with sky)
(Come outside, come play with sky)
Ziggy Marley's "Play with Sky" is a playful and carefree song that encourages listeners to step outside and connect with nature. The lyrics convey a sense of freedom and joy as the singer runs outside to play with the sky. The sky becomes a character in the song, a mystical entity that can be waved to and played with. The breeze that blows by warns the singer not to look directly at the sun, perhaps a metaphor for not taking life too seriously or not getting too caught up in the day to day hustle and bustle.
The chorus of the song is a call to action, inviting listeners to join in the fun and play with the sky. The mischievous nature of the song is emphasized in the verse that says "Let's clarify, we play with sky, eat blueberry pie". The rhyme and rhythm of the song add to the lighthearted nature of the lyrics.
Overall, "Play with Sky" is a catchy and upbeat song that encourages listeners to take a break from their responsibilities and enjoy the simple pleasures of life. The song's message of living in the moment and connecting with nature is a refreshing reminder to slow down and enjoy life's little things.
Line by Line Meaning
I'm goin' outside, gonna play with sky
I am stepping out of my house to run and play under the sky
Running wild, play with sky
I run around freely and have fun under the open sky
Waving high, it mystifies
As I wave my hands up in the air, I am in awe of the magical sky above me
Now a wondering breeze came blowing by
Suddenly, a gentle breeze passed by and caught my attention
She said, "If you see the sun, don't look Him in the eye"
The breeze cautioned me not to look directly at the sun
Just like the free birds love to fly
Similar to how birds fly freely, I too enjoy running and playing out in the open
Let's clarify (clarify)
Let's clear things up and understand better
We play with sky (play with sky)
We have fun by freely playing under the sky
Eat blueberry pie (berry pie)
We can also enjoy some blueberry pie while spending time outside
Feel the vibe (feel the vibe)
Let's tune into the joyful atmosphere that being outside can create
If you are a rainbow, then you know why
If you have ever seen a rainbow, you understand the beauty and wonder of nature
And now comes the sun (wanna have some fun?)
The sun is now out and it's time to continue having fun
He said let's run (run, run, run)
Let's run and play some more
To the edge of the sea
Let's go all the way to the shoreline
Where we say goodnight and good eve (good eve)
We can spend some time here and enjoy the beautiful evening
And when we're tired of stayin' inside
When we get bored of being cooped inside, let's go out and play
Come outside, come play with sky
Let's step out, have some fun and play under the vast sky
Lyrics © Peermusic Publishing
Written by: David Marley
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Fatma Menidjel
Fatima 🔯✝️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
Chanson qui fait du bien !
J'en avais besoin.. c'est très
dur une vie à subir, en étant
rien. Bien qu'une nuit en 2017,
j'ai rêvé d'un ☀️ dans l'espace qui faisait un show.. j'étais effrayée.. après c'était pareil avec la lune🌘 rouge, dans cette ordre de croissance..et les couleurs..
En fait, c'était L'ÉTERNEL qui me faisait voir ça et IL m'a dit que je n'aurais qu'à regarder ces astres du jour et de la nuit pour me rappeler quand c'est
trop pénible que maintenant
IL est là !
Mais, IL a toujours été là..!!?
Même lorsqu'IL me fait voir
dans le sommeil, la traque de
la femme enceinte, son meurtre déguisé et le rapt de
l'enfant..( c'est quand de la faire passer pour folle, ne
fonctionne pas, ce que l'on m'a fait, entre autre..).
Quand IL m'a montré cela, IL
m'a déposé sur une place avec des gens.
J'ai hurle.."NE ME LAISSE PAS LÀ, JE SUIS TÉMOIN."
IL a dit qu' IL veut voir ce que l'on va faire avec moi..IL attend...De mon côté, j'ai essayé de trouver une façon de sortir de ce cauchemar, mais, je ne connaissais pas
l'endroit. Il y avait que des
Églises Gigantesques. Je crois que c'est au bout
de la septième, que j'ai arrêté de les compter..j'en voyais
encore, et puis, je n'ai pas voulu LUI désobéir, je suis
restée..et comme toujours, 50
ans et plus tard, j'attends de
pouvoir me libérer, pour rendre Justice à mes deux enfants. D'abord, dès que je serais en mesure de commencer à faire des économies, afin de m'offrir 8 jours de repos, comme les premières vacances, je pourrais prévoir pour un temps plus prolongé, où je
l'espère, je pourrais démarcher et essayer de trouver de l'aide et je raconterais tout ce que je sais sur les dogs, horses, rats..et autres ordures qui jouent aux
dragons en rouge, noir, vert...
Schmeat
Their voices pair perfectly! I love it!
Zuri Moore
Hearing this song everyday make me wanna get down and move around Good to the beat and the nice solidify RYTHYM Bless up ziggy marley 🌇🪔🌾🦁🎸🎼👑🇺🇲🕊🌿🌺🦅🌴🌊🌅💯🇯🇲🧬
Priscilla Henrisson
What a fun song,makes me smile (JAH knows how much I need it now),Jah blessings to everyone ❤️💛💚✌️🇦🇺
Urbano Jesus
Que som!!
Patricio Caru
muy buen tema , gracias x su trabajo musical
Mama X
Bob Marley must be such a proud Da Da with all this talent in his family. Thank you for beautifying my soul. 🙏🙏🙏
Megan Virginia
Love this!! Also love that you create music the whole family can enjoy together💖
JRod Bish
Very catchy tune, makes you wanna get up and dance!!! Another Ziggy hit!!!
DMice9
This track is BANGIN. Great vibes once again...great timing..we needed this right now...More Fire Ziggy!💖😘😁🌞🔥
Metal_Mama87
I love it. I'm definitely going to be playing this album for my son. Big fan of Ben Harper and I grew up on the Marley family.