Ziggy Marley & the Melody Makers were a reggae group made up of four of Bob… Read Full Bio ↴Ziggy Marley & the Melody Makers were a reggae group made up of four of Bob Marley's children: Ziggy, Stephen, Sharon, and Cedella.

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.

Garden
Ziggy Marley & The Melody Makers Lyrics

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Whoa-whoa

The miracles of life surround us everyday
And in the simple things is where they love to play
Now look around and tell me what do you see? (Look around, look around, look around)
The tiniest thing became a giant tree (a giant tree)

Give I the rain, give I the sun, give I the moon the holy one

Give I the rain, give I the sun, give I the moon for everyone

Oh, oh, oh, what a joy it is (oh, what a joy it is)
To plant one, reap many
Oh, what a joy it is (oh, what a joy it is)
To plant one and reap many, yeah
Oh, what a joy it is (oh, what a joy it is)
To plant one and reap many

Give I the lizard, give I the worms, give I the bees, give I the birds
A ladybug, the bees will do this, so much good that they will do, yeah

Oh, what a joy it is (oh, what a joy it is)
To plant one, reap many, yeah
Yeah, what a joy it is (oh, what a joy it is)
To plant one and reap many, yeah
Oh, what a joy it is (oh, what a joy it is)
To plant one and reap many

'Cause the miracles of life surround us everyday (everyday)
And in the simple things is where they love to play (love to play)
Now look around and tell me what do you see? (Look around, look around, look around)
The tiniest thing became a giant tree (a giant tree)

Give I the earth, give I the dirt, let's plant a seed and watch it grow
Give I the earth, give I the dirt, let's watch the vegetables grow, yeah, yeah

Oh, what a joy it is (oh, what a joy it is)
To plant one, reap many
Yeah, what a joy it is (oh, what a joy it is)
To plant one and reap many
Yes, what a joy it is (oh, what a joy it is)
To plant one and reap many

The miracles of life surround us everyday (everyday)
And in the simple things is where they love to play (love to play)
So look around (look around, look around, look around)

Look up and down and tell me what did you see?
'Cause you're a miracle to me

Overall Meaning

In "Garden," Ziggy Marley & The Melody Makers celebrate the beauty and wonder of nature, urging listeners to recognize the miracles that surround us every day. The song opens with a sweeping statement of the song's themes: "The miracles of life surround us everyday / And in the simple things is where they love to play." The verses that follow reinforce this message, encouraging listeners to appreciate the smallest details of the natural world, from a tiny seed growing into a massive tree to the hard work of bees and birds.

Throughout the song, Marley emphasizes the interconnectedness of all living things, singing about how even the lowliest creatures play an important role in the ecosystem. The message of the song is ultimately one of hope and optimism: by taking care of our world and nurturing the growth of new life, we can experience the joy that comes from seeing one small effort lead to a bountiful harvest.

Overall, "Garden" is a powerful call to embrace the power of nature and to recognize the wonder of the world around us. It is a reminder that even in the unlikeliest places, we can find beauty and magic, and that by working together, we can create a better world for ourselves and for future generations.

Line by Line Meaning

The miracles of life surround us everyday
Life is full of incredible things that happen around us every day

And in the simple things is where they love to play
Often, the most amazing things happen in the most ordinary moments

Now look around and tell me what do you see? (Look around, look around, look around)
Open your eyes and take in your surroundings

The tiniest thing became a giant tree (a giant tree)
Small things can grow and become remarkable in their own way

Give I the rain, give I the sun, give I the moon the holy one
I need the basic elements of nature to sustain life

Oh, oh, oh, what a joy it is (oh, what a joy it is)To plant one, reap many
It is incredibly satisfying to plant something and see it grow and bear fruit

Give I the lizard, give I the worms, give I the bees, give I the birds
I appreciate all living creatures, big and small

A ladybug, the bees will do this, so much good that they will do, yeah
Even the smallest creatures have a great impact on their environment

'Cause the miracles of life surround us everyday (everyday)And in the simple things is where they love to play (love to play)
Once again highlighting the amazing things that happen in everyday life

Give I the earth, give I the dirt, let's plant a seed and watch it grow
I just need the earth and some soil to experience the beauty of watching something grow

Oh, what a joy it is (oh, what a joy it is)To plant one, reap many
The joy of planting something is multiplied many times when it produces abundance

Yes, what a joy it is (oh, what a joy it is)To plant one and reap many
Once again celebrating the satisfaction of producing from a simple act of planting

'Cause you're a miracle to me
Just as nature is full of miracles, so are the people around me

Lyrics © Peermusic Publishing
Written by: David Marley

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