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.
Ziggy Says
Ziggy Marley Lyrics
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Ziggy says lift up your feet
Ziggy says smile
Ziggy says make the sign of peace
Ziggy says wiggle your waist
Ziggy says wiggle your nose
Ziggy says wiggle your toes
Ziggy says hug who you know
Ziggy says stand real tall
Ziggy says bend real low
Ziggy says look up and down
Ziggy says smile some more
Ziggy says look to the left
Ziggy says look to the right
Ziggy says turn in a circle
Ziggy says stop and say hi
Ziggy says sing like a bird
Ziggy says hiss like a snake
Ziggy says roar like a lion
Ziggy says talk like an ape
Ziggy says close your eyes
Ziggy says open them wide
Ziggy says spread your wings
Ziggy says imagine you can fly
Imagine you can fly
Imagine you can fly
Imagine you can fly
Ziggy says lift your hands
Ziggy says lift up your feet
Ziggy says smile
Ziggy says make the sign of peace
Ziggy says wiggle your waist
Ziggy says wiggle your nose
Ziggy says wiggle your toes
Ziggy says hug who you know
Ziggy says stand real tall
Ziggy says bend real low
Ziggy says look up and down
Ziggy says smile some more
Ziggy says look to the left
Ziggy says look to the right
Ziggy says turn in a circle
Ziggy says stop and say hi
Ziggy says sing like a bird
Ziggy says hiss like a snake
Ziggy says roar like a lion
Ziggy says talk like an ape
Ziggy says close your eyes
Ziggy says open them wide
Ziggy says spread your wings
Ziggy says imagine you can fly
Imagine you can fly
Imagine you can fly
Imagine you can fly
Imagine you can fly
The lyrics of "Ziggy Says" by Ziggy Marley encourage the listener to let go of all inhibitions and to embrace joy and positivity. The phrase "Ziggy says" is reminiscent of the game Simon Says, where you follow directions given by a leader. At the beginning of the song, Ziggy instructs the listener to lift their hands and feet, wiggle their waist and nose, hug someone they know and make the sign of peace. These actions all embody a sense of youthfulness and spontaneity, encouraging the listener to let go of any self-consciousness.
As the song progresses, Ziggy continues to give instructions for the listener to sing like a bird, roar like a lion, and talk like an ape, among other things. These animalistic sounds and movements remind the listener to embrace their primal instincts and let go of societal expectations. The chorus, "Imagine you can fly", encourages the listener to imagine the possibilities that come with letting go and embracing their true selves.
Overall, "Ziggy Says" is a playful and uplifting song that encourages the listener to embrace their inner child and let go of inhibitions. The repetitive nature of the lyrics and catchy melody make it easy to sing along and embody the positive energy that Ziggy Marley is promoting.
Line by Line Meaning
Ziggy says lift up your hands
Raise your hands with joy and energy
Ziggy says lift up your feet
Jump and dance, feel the music and rhythm
Ziggy says smile
Let your happiness show, forget any troubles
Ziggy says make the sign of peace
Show love, compassion and understanding with a gesture
Ziggy says wiggle your waist
Move your hips and feel the beat
Ziggy says wiggle your nose
Make silly and playful movements
Ziggy says wiggle your toes
Feel the ground and enjoy the sensation
Ziggy says hug who you know
Show affection to those close to you with an embrace
Ziggy says stand real tall
Be confident and proud of yourself
Ziggy says bend real low
Be humble and respectful to others
Ziggy says look up and down
Observe the world around you and appreciate its diversity
Ziggy says smile some more
Keep the positive attitude going and spread joy
Ziggy says look to the left
Turn your head and pay attention to different perspectives
Ziggy says look to the right
Be aware of your surroundings and others' needs
Ziggy says turn in a circle
Be free and open to the world around you
Ziggy says stop and say hi
Acknowledge others and show kindness
Ziggy says sing like a bird
Express yourself and your emotions through music
Ziggy says hiss like a snake
Be spontaneous and try new things, let your imagination run wild
Ziggy says roar like a lion
Be strong and fearless, stand up for what you believe in
Ziggy says talk like an ape
Have fun and be playful like a child, don't take things too seriously
Ziggy says close your eyes
Be present in the moment and focus on yourself
Ziggy says open them wide
Be curious and explore the world
Ziggy says spread your wings
Take risks and try new things, embrace your true potential and capabilities
Ziggy says imagine you can fly
Visualize your dreams and aspirations, believe in yourself
Imagine you can fly
You have the power to make your dreams come true
Imagine you can fly
Believe in yourself and your capabilities
Imagine you can fly
Take risks and pursue your goals, you are capable of achieving great things
Ziggy says lift your hands
Be grateful and thankful, celebrate your life
Ziggy says lift up your feet
Keep dancing, laughing and enjoying the moment
Ziggy says smile
Spread joy, happiness and positivity
Ziggy says make the sign of peace
Show love, respect and understanding to everyone around you
Ziggy says wiggle your waist
Feel the music and rhythm, express yourself freely
Ziggy says wiggle your nose
Be silly, fun and playful, don't take life too seriously
Ziggy says wiggle your toes
Enjoy the simple pleasures of life, appreciate the little things
Ziggy says hug who you know
Show your love and affection to those around you
Ziggy says stand real tall
Be proud of who you are, have confidence in yourself
Ziggy says bend real low
Be humble and respectful to others, show empathy and understanding
Ziggy says look up and down
Observe the world around you, appreciate its diversity and beauty
Ziggy says smile some more
Spread positivity, joy and love, be a light to others
Ziggy says look to the left
Be open to different perspectives, show respect and understanding to others' opinions
Ziggy says look to the right
Be aware of your surroundings and others' needs, show kindness and compassion
Ziggy says turn in a circle
Be free and open to the world around you, embrace life
Ziggy says stop and say hi
Acknowledge and show kindness to others, create connection and community
Ziggy says sing like a bird
Express yourself freely and creatively, share your emotions and feelings
Ziggy says hiss like a snake
Be spontaneous and creative, try new things and be adventurous
Ziggy says roar like a lion
Be brave, stand up for yourself and others, be a leader
Ziggy says talk like an ape
Be playful, fun and silly, enjoy life and don't take things too seriously
Ziggy says close your eyes
Be present in the moment, focus on yourself and let go of worries and stress
Ziggy says open them wide
Be curious and explore the world, seek new opportunities and experiences
Ziggy says spread your wings
Take risks and pursue your dreams, don't be afraid to fly high
Ziggy says imagine you can fly
Believe in yourself and your capabilities, trust that you can achieve your goals
Lyrics © Regard Music, Peermusic Publishing
Written by: DAVID NESTA MARLEY
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
CAGRN1
Ziggy is awesome.
Nxyden
YAY I LOVE THIS SONG
Job Okeno
Lovely. Bob Marley's legacy lives on!
James Robbins
Wow his father would be proud jah bless
Slawek Z.
Ziggy is Ziggy
Mary PAULINE love
Thankyou for fun song. Here is our fun time using this song 😁 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7BLzxtO46nU&feature=youtu.be
D _yh
He is
Aster Asamnew
Good morning thank God bless ziggy marley this morning l fell down were are you l don't see you let we take together caffe to my daughter please let me know okay thank God bless one great famely please
Aster Asamnew
💋💋💋💚💛❤
Levid Alv
donde esta la puta letra >:V?