They formed the Melody Makers when they were teenagers in 1979, and recorded "Children Playing in the Streets" with their father. They went on to perform at their father's funeral in 1981.
The band's popularity was at its highest during 1988, prompting a major record deal with Virgin Records. Shortly thereafter, the group released "Conscious Party," their third album. On the album was the hit single "Tomorrow People," and the album went on to earn a well-deserved Grammy.
Don't Go Nowhere
Ziggy Marley & The Melody Makers Lyrics
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Oh can't you see
That I still care
And my love it is strong
With all of my heart I do
With all of my breath I say
Wanting to see you
Some good things are gone
Some are on their way
And I'm telling you
I'm begging you
Please stay
Don't go nowhere
Oh can't you see
That I still care
My love yes it strong
Speak no word
Utter no sound
I wanna tell you
I got to tell you
How I'm feeling right now
My love is all
My heart is still fond
I mean my hopes and my dreams
Can come true wsith only one
DOn't go nowhere
Oh can't you see
That I still care
My love yes I strong
All emotions you will feel
I will fill your empty needs
I'm not promising you heaven
But as close as we could be
You're more than a blessing
You're a miracle to me
And I can't do without you
No way
You see you're my everything
So I'm giving in
Don't go nowhere
Oh can't you see
That I still care
My love it is strong
Don't go nowhere
I need you
Don't go nowhere
I love you
Don't go nowhere
My heart yearns
Don't go nowhere
Can you understand me baby
My love is all
Don't go nowhere
My heart is still fond
Don't go nowhere
Don't go nowhere
You're my only one
The lyrics of "Don't Go Nowhere" by Ziggy Marley & The Melody Makers are a plea to someone not to leave, expressing the depth of love and care the singer feels for them. He notes that some good things have gone and some are on their way, but urges the person to stay because his love is strong and he wants to see them every day. The singer speaks of the power of his emotions, saying he wants to tell the person how he's feeling right now, and that his love, hopes, and dreams can come true with only one person. The singer emphasizes that the person he's addressing is more than a blessing, and he can't do without them. He concludes the song by repeating the refrain "Don't go nowhere" and expressing his need, love, and yearning.
This song showcases the talent of the Marley family in creating soulful, uplifting songs that deal with love and relationships. The lyrics are simple but heartfelt, and they convey the message of the song very effectively. The melody is catchy and easy to sing along with, making it a popular choice for fans of reggae and similar genres. The instrumentation is understated but effective, with a blend of acoustic and electric guitars, bass, drums, and keyboards creating a warm and inviting sound.
Line by Line Meaning
Don't go nowhere
I don't want you to leave me
Oh can't you see
I want you to realize how I feel
That I still care
I still have feelings for you
And my love it is strong
My love for you is powerful
With all of my heart I do
I truly love you
With all of my breath I say
I am expressing my love for you
Wanting to see you
I miss you
Each and everyday
All the time
Some good things are gone
We've lost some good things in the past
Some are on their way
But some good things are still coming
And I'm telling you
I want you to listen
I'm begging you
I'm pleading with you
Please stay
Don't leave me
Speak no word
Be quiet
Utter no sound
Don't make any noise
I wanna tell you
I want to share my feelings with you
I got to tell you
It's important that you know
How I'm feeling right now
I want you to understand my current emotions
My love is all
Love is all I have to offer
My heart is still fond
My feelings for you haven't changed
I mean my hopes and my dreams
My aspirations for the future
Can come true with only one
You are the one who can make my hopes and dreams a reality
All emotions you will feel
Being with me will bring out all kinds of emotions
I will fill your empty needs
I will fulfill your needs
I'm not promising you heaven
I can't promise you everything, but
But as close as we could be
I'll do my best to make us as close as possible
You're more than a blessing
You are a true gift
You're a miracle to me
You are a miraculous presence in my life
And I can't do without you
I need you in my life
No way
I absolutely can't live without you
You see you're my everything
You mean the world to me
So I'm giving in
I'm surrendering to my feelings for you
I need you
I can't live without you
I love you
I have strong feelings of love for you
My heart yearns
My heart longs for you
Can you understand me baby
Do you comprehend my feelings, my dear?
Don't go nowhere
Please stay with me
You're my only one
You are the only one for me
Lyrics © Peermusic Publishing
Written by: DAVID MARLEY, ZIGGY MARLEY
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