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.
Power to move you
Ziggy Marley Lyrics
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I got the power to move ya
I got the power to move ya
JAH got the power to move ya
Don't take it simple
Babylon get trample
Them could a big and bad
Is not a big ak
Is not a nuclear bomb
The system try to stop the power
No way they can
I got the power to move you
I got the power to move ya
JAH got the power to move ya
Now I say things happen just like that
When music play who knows what step will drop
Can you feel if it's creeping up on you
It's gonna get you berfore you know what to do
Turn you inside out
Make you scream and shout
The vibe is building
Crazy reggae rhythm
I got the power to move you
I got the power to move ya
JAH got the power to move ya
JAH got the power to move ya
So don't you try to stop
What you feel inside
When we hit that spot
We tell ya world collide
Some people try to stick
TO what they know outside
Acting like a programmed chip
We tell them free they mind
I got the power to move you
I got the power to move ya
JAH got the power to move ya
JAH got the power to move ya
In Ziggy Marley's song, "Power To Move Ya," he talks about the power of music to move people in profound ways. Ziggy emphasizes that this power is not just about superficial things like dancing and grooving but something much deeper than that. The phrase "I got the power to move ya" is repeated throughout the song, emphasizing the artist's ability to create a unique and powerful experience through his music.
The song speaks to the idea that music can have a transformative effect on people, breaking down barriers and overcoming hardships. Ziggy suggests that even the most powerful forces in the world, like the "system," cannot stop the power of music. The lyrics encourage listeners to embrace the power within themselves and let it guide them in the face of adversity.
Ziggy also touches on the idea that people need to break free from the constraints of societal expectations and programmed thinking. He encourages listeners to let go of their preconceived notions and "free their minds" to fully embrace the power of music.
Overall, "Power To Move Ya" speaks to the transformational nature of music and its potential to bring people together and overcome hardships. The song's message has universal appeal and encourages listeners to embrace their inner power.
Line by Line Meaning
I got the power to move ya
I possess the capability to inspire and stimulate you through my music
JAH got the power to move ya
JAH, representing a higher power and energy, also has the ability to move and influence individuals
Don't take it simple
Do not underestimate the profound impact that music can have on one's emotions and psyche
Babylon get trample
The oppressive system known as Babylon will be overthrown and defeated
Them could a big and bad
Regardless of the apparent strength and power of the oppressive system, it will eventually crumble and fall
Have you ever seen love mad
The overwhelming force of love, passion, and positive energy can overcome any negative force or situation
Is not a big ak
Violence and weapons of war are not the true sources of power, but rather love and positivity are
Is not a nuclear bomb
Even the most destructive and powerful weapons cannot truly overpower or subjugate the human spirit
The system try to stop the power
The oppressive system will attempt to suppress and hinder the positive energy and freedom that music can bring
No way they can
However, they will ultimately be unsuccessful in stopping the transformative power of music
Now I say things happen just like that
Life is unpredictable and spontaneous, and anything can happen when music is being played
When music play who knows what step will drop
When music is being played, it will spontaneously bring forth different emotions and reactions from individuals
Can you feel if it's creeping up on you
Music can gradually and subtly influence one's mood and emotions, often without them realizing it
It's gonna get you berfore you know what to do
Music can be so powerful that it can completely overwhelm and engulf one's consciousness without warning
Turn you inside out
Music has the ability to deeply affect and transform one's innermost self and emotions
Make you scream and shout
Music can incite intense and ecstatic emotional responses, such as screaming and shouting
The vibe is building
The positive energy and emotions associated with the music are constantly increasing and intensifying
Crazy reggae rhythm
The musical genre of reggae is known for its infectious and electric rhythms and beats
So don't you try to stop
Do not attempt to suppress or hinder the transformative and positive effects of music
What you feel inside
Embrace and allow yourself to feel the profound emotions and sensations that music can elicit
When we hit that spot
When the music reaches a certain point of emotional intensity and power
We tell ya world collide
The transformative power of the music can bring about a massive shift and change in the collective consciousness
Some people try to stick
Some individuals attempt to cling to their current beliefs and ideologies despite the transformative power of music
TO what they know outside
They attempt to limit themselves to the external reality they are familiar with instead of embracing new experiences and emotions
Acting like a programmed chip
They act like automatons without the ability to think for themselves or feel deeply
We tell them free they mind
We urge and encourage these individuals to liberate themselves from these self-imposed limitations and open their minds to new experiences and feelings
Lyrics © Peermusic Publishing
Written by: DAVID MARLEY, ZIGGY MARLEY
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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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
seni hep dinliyorum.
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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 .
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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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