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.
Rainbow in the Sky
Ziggy Marley Lyrics
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There's a rainbow in the sky all the time don't be blind don't be blind
Said you I'm living in my fantasy
But is you who are blinded from reality
The material world mean so much to you
You just can't get what I'm telling you
Cause in a town called sorrow there was joy
Yes and there I met the painless tear
Freed he expressed emotions that egos fear
My life is full of colors yeah my mind is clear
There's a rainbow in the sky rainbow in the sky
Found I mercy in every sunrise
I am born again from the womb of the night
All I have I have left behind
Minds' eye eyes eye a light will shine
There's a rainbow in the sky all the time don't be blind don't be blind
Rainbow in the sky rainbow in the sky
Ziggy Marley's "Rainbow in the Sky" is a song that reminds listeners to focus on the positive aspects of life even when surrounded by negativity. The song alludes to the metaphor of a rainbow in the sky as a symbol of hope and beauty, a reminder that there is always light at the end of the tunnel. As listeners, we are encouraged not to be blinded by material possessions or the darkness in the world, to instead acknowledge the presence of the rainbow and the beauty in life.
In the opening lines, Ziggy Marley urges the listener not to be blind to the fact that there is always a rainbow in the sky. He then proceeds to criticize the materialistic attitude that blinds people from seeing the beauty of life beyond possessions. The song talks about how the painless tear represents a sense of freedom to express emotions and being clear-minded.
The song also talks about finding mercy in every sunrise and being born again from the womb of the night, implying that there is a new beginning each day. Ziggy Marley adds that in order to see the rainbow, one must be open-minded and leave material possessions behind – hence, the phrase ‘all I have I have left behind.’ The lyrics encourage the listener to embrace hope, to look beyond the darkness and to remember that even in the bleakest situations, there will always be a rainbow in the sky.
Line by Line Meaning
There's a rainbow in the sky all the time don't be blind
There are always moments of beauty and hope to be found, so don't let yourself be blinded by negativity and despair.
Said you I'm living in my fantasy
You accuse me of living in a dream world.
But is you who are blinded from reality
It is actually you who is unable to see reality.
The material world mean so much to you
You are too preoccupied with material possessions.
You just can't get what I'm telling you
You are unable to understand my perspective.
Cause in a town called sorrow there was joy
Even in the midst of sadness, there is the potential for happiness.
Yes and there I met the painless tear
I encountered someone who was able to express their emotions freely without fear or pain.
Freed he expressed emotions that egos fear
He was liberated by expressing emotions that many people are afraid to show due to their ego.
My life is full of colors yeah my mind is clear
My life is rich and colorful, and my mind is free of clutter and confusion.
Found I mercy in every sunrise
I have found mercy and grace in the beauty of each new day.
I am born again from the womb of the night
Each night brings a new opportunity for growth and transformation.
All I have I have left behind
I have let go of material possessions and societal expectations.
Minds' eye eyes eye a light will shine
If you look within yourself, you will find a light that shines bright.
There's a rainbow in the sky rainbow in the sky
The world is full of beauty and hope, if only we know where to look.
Lyrics © Regard Music, Peermusic Publishing
Written by: DAVID MARLEY, ZIGGY MARLEY
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Christopher McGrowder
blessed love to ziggy
Michael Mark
Don't be blind, my brother.
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Jim Upchurch
yes it is but garry may have something to do with it so what do you do
@archa9714
Dragonfly
There's a rainbow in the sky all the time don't be blind
There's a rainbow in the sky all the time don't be blind don't be blind
Said you I'm living in my fantasy
But is you who are blinded from reality
The material world mean so much to you
You just can't get what I'm telling you
There's a rainbow in the sky all the timeThere's a rainbow in the sky all the time don't be blind
There's a rainbow in the sky all the time don't be blind don't be blind
Said you I'm living in my fantasy
But is you who are blinded from reality
The material world mean so much to you
You just can't get what I'm telling you
There's a rainbow in the sky all the time don't be blind don't be blind
Cause in a town called sorrow there was joy
Yes and there I met the painless tear
Freed he expressed emotions that egos fear
My life is full of colors yeah my mind is clear
There's a rainbow in the sky rainbow in the sky
Found I mercy in every sunrise
I am born again from the womb of the night
All I have I have left behind
Minds' eye eyes eye a light will shine
There's a rainbow in the sky all the time don't be blind don't be blind
Rainbow in the sky rainbow in the sky don't be blind don't be blind
Cause in a town called sorrow there was joy
Yes and there I met the painless tear
Freed he expressed emotions that egos fear
My life is full of colors yeah my mind is clear
There's a rainbow in the sky rainbow in the sky
Found I mercy in every sunrise
I am born again from the womb of the night
All I have I have left behind
Minds' eye eyes eye a light will shine
There's a rainbow in the sky all the time don't be blind don't be blind
Rainbow in the sky rainbow in the sky
@marvinmastiff9603
Why isn't this more popular??
@drizzlesauce
Only a Marley can speak such wisdom
@Kay4sho_504
I was watching charmed while tending to a patient and he was playing this at the sisters club love it
@tahsintabassums
Same, that's how I found this 😌
@michaelpeck128
Says you I'm living in my fantasy
But is you who are blinded from reality
The material world means so much to you
You just can't get what I'm telling you........every spiritual person know this.. much respect
@Juliskateboardingmdp
Esta canción cuenta con la colaboración de John Frusciante en guitarras, y FLEA en bajo.