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.
Generation
Ziggy Marley & The Melody Makers Lyrics
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Fighting for the same cause, we fight for
Today
Now some people say when will it happen
And that's what they say, now let us tell
Them something
My generation will make the change, wi
This generation will make the change
How could I dream that this will go on
For more many years, until a kid become a
Man
Fighting for freedom, oh it's a deadly
Thing
And trying to get away from reality is
Dangerous
My generation will make the change, sing
Along
This generation will make the change
Some man lose faith, too long ina the
Struggle
Oh no we can't lose faith, we born ina the
Struggle
Like they say we were born in sin, well
Young blood ina the struggle
Now is the time, no moe talk and play
Now wake up lazy mind sleep for you
Today
Now youth responsible, when all else
Have failed
And there will be no more blaming
Someone else
My generation will make the change, I'm
So glad to see
This generation will make the change,
Hard as it may be
My generation will make the change, this
Ain't no talk no cheap
This generation will make the change
This ain't no weep no weep
My generation will make the change
This generation will make the change
My generation will make the change
This generation will make the change
My generation will make the change
This generation will make the change
The song "Generation" by Ziggy Marley And The Melody Makers talks about the struggles and aspirations of the younger generation in creating change and fighting for freedom. The first few lines of the song mention how many generations have fought for the same cause, and now it's their turn to make their mark. The song stresses the importance of action over words and how the younger generation is responsible for creating change when all else has failed.
The chorus states that "My generation will make the change," emphasizing the idea that they have the power and determination to make a difference. Ziggy Marley urges the younger generation to not lose faith and continue fighting, as freedom always comes at a great cost. The song stresses the importance of taking responsibility and not blaming others for the current situation.
Overall, "Generation" encourages the younger generation to rise up and make a change, rather than waiting for someone else to do it for them. It is a powerful message about hope, courage, and the ability to create positive change.
Line by Line Meaning
Many generation have passed away
Several generations have come and gone.
Fighting for the same cause, we fight for Today
We continue to fight for the same cause today.
Now some people say when will it happen
Some individuals wonder when change will occur.
And that's what they say, now let us tell Them something
Now it's our turn to speak and share our thoughts.
My generation will make the change, wi Hafe bring it come
Our generation will create the change and make it happen.
How could I dream that this will go on For more many years, until a kid become a Man
It's difficult to imagine that this struggle will continue for generations to come.
Fighting for freedom, oh it's a deadly Thing
The fight for freedom can be dangerous and even deadly.
And trying to get away from reality is Dangerous
Avoiding reality can be hazardous.
Some man lose faith, too long ina the Struggle
Some individuals can lose faith after being in the fight for too long.
Oh no we can't lose faith, we born ina the Struggle
We cannot lose hope because we were born into this struggle.
Like they say we were born in sin, well Young blood ina the struggle
Just as they say we were born in sin, we were also born into this fight.
Now is the time, no moe talk and play Now wake up lazy mind sleep for you Today
It's time to take action and stop wasting time.
Now youth responsible, when all else Have failed
The youth are responsible for creating change when all else has failed.
And there will be no more blaming Someone else
We cannot blame others for the problems we face.
My generation will make the change, I'm So glad to see
We are happy to lead the change in our generation.
This generation will make the change, Hard as it may be
This generation will also work hard to create change.
This ain't no talk no cheap
We are not just talking about change- we are making it happen.
This ain't no weep no weep
We are not crying or feeling sorry for ourselves- we are fighting.
Lyrics © Regard Music, Peermusic Publishing
Written by: DAVID NESTA MARLEY
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