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.
world so corrupt
Ziggy Marley Lyrics
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Why should the babe shed so many tear drops
And the wicked man not even a sigh
And those wicked men not even a sigh
'Cause we are living in a world so corrupt
We are living in a world so corrupt
We are living in a world so corrupt
Lies they sell cheaper than bread
What they do starve the people of truth
Secretly the system program me the pain
In disguise of every day life problems
In disguise of every day life problems
We are living in a world so corrupt
We are living in a world so corrupt
Yeah, I am living in this world so corrupt
You are living in a world so corrupt
There is a way which seems so right to men
But it end leadeth to destruction
Even in gladness the heart weeps
And the end of joy is grief
Oh the end of joy is grief
Don't lose your way find it today
And don't drop the speed, people in need
Don't lose your way, find it today
I don't drop my speed, the people in need
We are living in a world, living in a world, living in a world
Mama, I have got to change it
We are living in a world, living in a world, living in a world
On daddy, Oh daddy, I remember you told me
Living in a world, living in a world, living in a world
That's so corrupt now, that's so corrupt now
Living in a world so corrupt, got to be tough
Got to be rough, got to be tough, got to be rough now
The lyrics of Ziggy Marley's song "World So Corrupt" explore the dark and unjust aspects of the world we live in. The opening lines, "When will the blind see, when will the deaf hear, Why should the babe shed so many tear drops, And the wicked man not even a sigh," express the frustration and sadness of seeing suffering and injustice go unacknowledged. The repetition of the line "We are living in a world so corrupt" emphasizes the pervasive nature of these problems and the need for change.
The lyrics also address the prevalence of lies and manipulation in society, with lines like "Lies they sell cheaper than bread, What they do starve the people of truth, Secretly the system program me the pain." Marley suggests that the systems in place are designed to keep people oppressed, and that many of the problems we face are disguised as everyday life problems. However, the song also offers hope and a call to action, encouraging listeners to not lose their way and to find ways to help those in need.
Overall, "World So Corrupt" is a powerful critique of the injustices and problems in contemporary society, while also offering a message of hope and a call to action.
Line by Line Meaning
When will the blind see, when will the deaf hear
Questioning the injustice of the world where some people suffer while others do not
Why should the babe shed so many tear drops
Asking why innocent children have to suffer in the cruel world we live in
And the wicked man not even a sigh
Pointing out the lack of empathy and compassion for those who cause harm
And those wicked men not even a sigh
Highlighting the indifference towards evil deeds by those who commit them
'Cause we are living in a world so corrupt
Acknowledging the reality of the corrupt world we are living in
Lies they sell cheaper than bread
Drawing attention to the prevalence of deceit and falsehood in society
What they do starve the people of truth
Explaining how the actions of corrupt people deprive others of truth and knowledge
Secretly the system program me the pain
Conveying the message of how the corrupt system inflicts mental and emotional pain on individuals
In disguise of every day life problems
Revealing how the system subtly uses everyday problems as a cover to manipulate individuals
We are living in a world so corrupt
Reiterating the central message of the song
Yeah, I am living in this world so corrupt
The artist's personal statement on the reality of living in a corrupt world
You are living in a world so corrupt
Urging listeners to recognize the corruption in their world as well
There is a way which seems so right to men
Pointing out the fallibility of human judgment
But it end leadeth to destruction
Warning against the disastrous consequences of following the wrong path
Even in gladness the heart weeps
Emphasizing the presence of underlying pain in human experiences
And the end of joy is grief
Expressing the transience of happiness in life
Don't lose your way find it today
Encouraging listeners to find their purpose and stay on the right path
And don't drop the speed, people in need
Urging listeners to stay focused and help those who are suffering
That's so corrupt now, that's so corrupt now
Emphasizing the ongoing nature of the problem
Got to be tough, got to be rough, got to be tough, got to be rough now
Encouraging listeners to persevere and stay strong in the face of adversity
Lyrics © Peermusic Publishing
Written by: DAVID MARLEY, ZIGGY MARLEY
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Patriot_Ben
Truth music, resonates with anyone with a good soul 🎵🎵❤️
WB (3DS)
The truth will remain the same forever ❤
jan smit
Love is the best religion!!!
SPG
♥♥♥
LeoLuis
Jah Bless!
Daniel Mills
ZIGGY MARLEYYY 😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊 YA MONNN
John Vasquez
2:06 - 2:28 😩😩😩😩😩😩
jan smit
Me like dis so 1 dislike from me. THX