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.
Sunshine
Ziggy Marley Lyrics
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Life can have it's cloudy days,
It doesn't mean you've lost your way
And on this ride we've got to hold on
Heaven do whatever you can
Sunshine, I see you shining again (oh sunshine)
Sunshine, I see you smiling again (oh sunshine)
Smile for me
Sunshine, I'll fight until (oh sunshine)
You shine for me
Sunshine, oh sunshine
Sometimes I walk, sometimes I fly
Finding a way to the other side
Who doesn't pay for their mistakes
Jah love can never be replaced
Yeah, Sunshine I see you shining again (oh sunshine)
Shine for me
Sunshine, I see you smiling again (oh sunshine)
Smile for me
Sunshine, I'm a crying sin (oh sunshine)
Come-a shine for me
Sunshine, oh sunshine
Through your eyes I'll appear
Still hopeful as you left me here
Open the doors of your heart
Return the love that was lost
The night is almost over
The day is almost here
Let the light of your face
Replace the darkness of my tears
Sunshine (oh sunshine)
I'm still surviving
Working tables turns and winds change (oh sunshine)
Yeah, sunshine (oh sunshine), I know you're out there somewhere
'Cause Miss Misty Morning (oh sunshine) just can't stay
Sunshine, I see you shining again
Come and shine for me
Sunshine, I see you smiling again
Won't you smile for me
Yeah, Sunshine I see you shining again
Shine for me
Sunshine oh sunshine
The song Sunshine by Ziggy Marley is about finding hope and love in the midst of life's challenges. The first verse acknowledges that life can have its cloudy days, but it does not mean that one has lost their way. It is about finding strength during difficult times and holding on. The chorus, "Sunshine, I see you shining again, Shine for me, Sunshine, I see you smiling again, Smile for me," is about the light at the end of the tunnel. It is a message of hope that even during tough times, there is always something positive to look forward to. The second verse suggests that in life, we all make mistakes, but the love of Jah (God) can never be replaced.
The pre-chorus, "Sometimes I walk, sometimes I fly, Finding a way to the other side," suggests that one's journey in life can be challenging, but it is important to keep pushing and striving for success. The bridge speaks of making oneself vulnerable and open to love by opening the doors of one's heart. The chorus repeats to emphasize the message of hope and positivity.
Line by Line Meaning
Sunshine, oh sunshine
Addressing the bright side of life and seeking to evoke hope and warmth in the listener's heart.
Life can have it's cloudy days,
Acknowledging the difficulties and obstacles that commonly arise in life.
It doesn't mean you've lost your way
Reassuring the listener that their hardships do not define their worth or direction in life.
And on this ride we've got to hold on
Encouraging perseverance and resilience in order to overcome life's challenges.
Heaven do whatever you can
Addressing a higher power and expressing faith in the idea that things will improve.
Sometimes I walk, sometimes I fly
Reflecting on the unpredictability of life and the need to be adaptable in response.
Finding a way to the other side
Encouraging active and creative problem-solving in the pursuit of happiness and fulfillment.
Who doesn't pay for their mistakes
Recognizing the universal experience of making errors and the importance of learning from them.
Jah love can never be replaced
Affirming one's faith in a higher power and expressing the enduring nature of love.
Through your eyes I'll appear
Expressing vulnerability and the desire for emotional connection and validation from others.
Still hopeful as you left me here
Acknowledging past hurts and expressing optimism about the future.
Open the doors of your heart
Inviting others to be receptive and express love and kindness.
Return the love that was lost
Addressing past hurts and expressing a desire to repair damaged relationships.
The night is almost over
Expressing hope and optimism about the future, using the metaphor of daybreak.
The day is almost here
Continuing to express hope and anticipation for a brighter future.
Let the light of your face
Appealing for the listener's positive mood and energy to bring about positive change.
Replace the darkness of my tears
Conveying emotional vulnerability and seeking emotional support from the listener.
Sunshine, I'm still surviving
Acknowledging the hardships endured and affirming one's perseverance.
Working tables turn and winds change
Acknowledging the fluidity and unpredictability of life, and the need to be adapt to these changes.
Yeah, sunshine (oh sunshine), I know you're out there somewhere
Expressing faith and optimism for the future, using a metaphor of sunshine representing positivity and happiness.
'Cause Miss Misty Morning (oh sunshine) just can't stay
Using a literary reference to convey the idea that difficult times do not last forever, and better days are ahead.
Sunshine, I see you shining again
Come and shine for me
Using repetition to emphasize the listener's desire for positivity and happiness, and inviting others to share this state of being.
Sunshine, I see you smiling again
Won't you smile for me
Using repetition to reinforce the desire for positivity and happiness, and inviting others to play a role in promoting this state of being.
Yeah, Sunshine I see you shining again
Shine for me
Sunshine oh sunshine
Using repetition to reinforce the central message of the song and evoke feelings of hope and positivity.
Lyrics © ISHTI MUSIC INC, Peermusic Publishing
Written by: DAVID NESTA MARLEY
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Duke Mof
Sunshine, Oh sunshine
Life can have it's cloudy days,
It doesn't mean you've lost your way
And on this ride we've got to hold on
Heaven do whatever you can
Sunshine, I see you shining again
Shine for me
Sunshine, I see you smiling again
Smile for me
Sunshine, I'll fight until
You shine for me
Sunshine, Oh sunshine
Sometimes I walk sometimes I fly
Finding a way to the other side
Who doesn't pay for their mistakes
Jah love can never be replaced
Yeah, Sunshine I see you shining again
Shine for me
Sunshine, I see you smiling again
Smile for me
Sunshine, I'm a crying sin
Come-a shine for me
Sunshine, Oh sunshine
Through your eyes I'll appear
Still hopeful as you left me here
Open the doors of your heart
Return the love that was lost
The night is almost over
The day is almost here
Let the light of your face
Replace the darkness of my tears
Sunshine, Oh sunshine
I'm still surviving,
Working tables turns and winds change
Oh Sunshine
Sunshine, I know you're out there somewhere
Cause Miss Misty Morning just can't stay
Oh sunshine
Sunshine, I see you shining again
Shine for me
Sunshine, I see you smiling again
Smile for me
ThePele52
Życie może mieć to pochmurne dni,
To nie znaczy, że straciłeś swoją drogę
I na tej jazdy musimy się trzymać
Niebo co można zrobić
Słońce, widzę, że znów świeci
Świecić dla mnie
Słońce, widzę, że ponownie się uśmiechając
Uśmiechnij się do mnie
Sunshine, będę walczyć do
Jesteś dla mnie świecić
Sunshine, Och słońce
Czasami chodzę czasami latam
Znalezienie sposobu na drugiej stronie
Kto nie płaci za swoje błędy
Jah miłość nigdy nie może być zastąpiony
Tak, widzę, Słońce znów świeci
Świecić dla mnie
Słońce, widzę, że ponownie się uśmiechając
Uśmiechnij się do mnie
Słońce, jestem grzechem płacze
Come-dla mnie połysk
Sunshine, Och słońce
W twoich oczach będę pojawiać
Wciąż nadzieję, jak zostawiłeś mnie tutaj
Otworzyć drzwi swojego serca
Powrót miłości, która została utracona
Noc jest prawie na
Dzień jest prawie tutaj
Niech światło z twarzy
Wymień mroki moich łez
Sunshine, Och słońce
Jestem wciąż żyjący,
Stoły robocze włącza i wiatry zmian
No Sunshine
Sunshine, wiem, że jesteś gdzieś tam
Przyczyna panna Misty Morning prostu nie można zatrzymać
Och słońce
Słońce, widzę, że znów świeci
Świecić dla mnie
Słońce, widzę, że ponownie się uśmiechając
Uśmiechnij się do mnie
tina marie crocker
Few words made by man can describe how deeply inspiring your music is Ziggy. As darkness tried to creep in, I put the headphones in, sat on the dock and held a vibe to this song, the crown opened and sunshine poured in. Bless
Uddham Soto
Amen little sister.
Creepy Crawley
nice
HealingTheKasha1985
My hubby got this Album for me for Mother's Day I love it!
IGotALetterFromMe
@Mekhi X
She said she was married!
Mekhi X
You're pretty...beautiful even...
Josue Aguilar
Love this song & full album Thank you Ziggy Marley Great Music 💘 🎶 😊👽
Jamacia Dog
best music on the planet! Live by the music, you will have peace.
Jacky L Modimokwane
love this song
Brenilda Grajales
Bob marley siempre sera bob nunca lo olvidaremos