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.
Gone Away
Ziggy Marley & The Melody Makers Lyrics
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Mean so much for tomorrow
I'll always be there for you
Share your joys on top of your sorrows
But I will no longer live this life in the flesh
To the lust of man but to the will of God
All things have come to an end
Now be mindful of prayer
I'm gone away
To the place where there is no night or day
I'm gone away
To that place, to that place
When we're gone
What we leave behind is of no consequence
Just the love that we take
Will be our only memories
Like a child at play
The tears will soon dry away
Like a bright sunny day
No need to have any more fears
You're gone away
To the place where there is no night or day
You're gone away
To that place, to that place
Gone away
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Our existence today
Mean so much for tomorrow
I'll always be there for you
To share your joys on top of your sorrows
But I no longer live the life in the flesh
To the lust of man but to the will of God
Everything had come to an end
Now I've been mindful of prayer
I'm gone away
To the place where there is no night of day
I'm gone away
To that place
Gone Away
The lyrics to Ziggy Marley & The Melody Makers' song "Gone Away" are bittersweet in their contemplation of death and the afterlife. The first part of the song urges the listener to live a meaningful life in the present and to prioritize the will of God over the lust of man. Ziggy reassures his loved ones that he will always be there for them to share in their joys and sorrows but acknowledges that all things must come to an end. He implores his listeners to be mindful of prayer and to focus on their spiritual well-being.
The second part of the song shifts to the perspective of someone who has already passed away. The lyrics suggest that what we leave behind after death is not as important as the love we shared in life. Ziggy uses the imagery of a child at play to suggest that death is not necessarily a cause for sorrow or fear. The final lines of the song repeat the comforting refrain of the chorus, emphasizing the idea that death is simply a transition to a new, unknown place.
Line by Line Meaning
Our existence today
The way we live today has a significant impact on our future.
Mean so much for tomorrow
Our choices today determine the outcomes of tomorrow.
I'll always be there for you
I promise to support and be there for you.
Share your joys on top of your sorrows
I will share your happy moments and help you overcome your difficulties.
But I will no longer live this life in the flesh
I will no longer be living for worldly desires.
To the lust of man but to the will of God
I will now live my life according to God's will instead of my own desires.
All things have come to an end
Everything that exists comes to an end.
Now be mindful of prayer
We should remember to pray and be mindful of our spiritual beliefs.
I'm gone away
I have left this world.
To the place where there is no night or day
I have gone to a place where time and darkness do not exist.
To that place, to that place
I have gone to a specific place.
When we're gone
After we are no longer here.
What we leave behind is of no consequence
The things we leave behind do not matter.
Just the love that we take
The love we share and receive is what matters.
Will be our only memories
The memories of the love we shared and received will be the only things left.
Like a child at play
Just like a child playing, our worries and tears will soon disappear.
The tears will soon dry away
Sadness, grief, and tears will eventually fade away.
Like a bright sunny day
Just like a bright day that follows a dark night, happiness will eventually return.
No need to have any more fears
There is no need to be afraid anymore.
You're gone away
You have left this world.
Gone away
Departed from this life.
Lyrics © Peermusic Publishing
Written by: DAVID MARLEY, ZIGGY MARLEY
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Dear Ziggy, take me with you or at least give me the road map, 'cause I'm seriously lost here in Babylon! Jah Bless!
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