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.
Mama
Ziggy Marley & The Melody Makers Lyrics
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Mama I don't ever want to see you cry
If then they knew him they'd have passed right by
Oh, always remember you are the first of them
Oh, mama if they could see where we are coming from the other day
Then they would know just where they belong the other day
If they could see where you're coming from the other day
Then they would know just where they belong
Let stumbling blocks fall out of your way each and every day
Lord knows, Lord knows your reward shall be great
They were broken off through their lack of faith
But because of your faith you are still in place
Woah Mama, if they could see where you're coming from the other day
Then they would know just where you are coming from
If they could see where you are coming from the other day
Then they would know just where they belong
Mama don't cry, don't wanna see you crying
Ah my children, oh mama
Fret not for me
I know Jah will be there eternally
If they could see where we are coming from the other day
Then they would know just where they belong the other day
If they could see where we are coming from the other day
Then they would know just where they belong
Mama I don't ever want to see you cry ain't no lie
If then they knew him they would have passed right by
So many called but you were chosen, the very best
And so you will remain outspoken
Oh mama, if they could see where we are coming from the other day
Then they would know just where they belong the other day
If they could see where we are coming from the other day
Then they would know, then they would know, it's the other day
Yes they would know
The song "Mama" by Ziggy Marley & The Melody Makers is a tribute to the singer's mother and her strength through difficult times. The lyrics express the desire to protect his mother from sorrow and to acknowledge her resilience in the face of challenges. The opening lines, "Gotta let you know, gotta let/Mama I don't ever want to see you cry," show the singer's love and concern for his mother's well-being. He reassures her that if people knew what she had been through, they would respect her more. He also encourages her to keep her faith and to believe that her struggles will be rewarded: "Let stumbling blocks fall out of your way each and every day/Lord knows, Lord knows your reward shall be great/They were broken off through their lack of faith/But because of your faith you are still in place."
Throughout the song, Ziggy Marley & The Melody Makers express gratitude and admiration for their mother's strength and character. They describe her as "outspoken" and the "very best," suggesting that her example has inspired them to be strong and resilient as well. The song is a beautiful tribute to a strong mother figure who has persevered through difficult times and raised her children to be strong and compassionate individuals.
Line by Line Meaning
Mama I don't ever want to see you cry
I don't want to see you sad or upset, Mom
If then they knew him they'd have passed right by
If they really knew him, they wouldn't have ignored him
Oh, Joseph's a man of many women, feel no way
Don't worry about Joseph, Mom. He's a ladies' man
Oh, always remember you are the first of them
You, Mom, are the most important woman in Joseph's life
Oh, mama if they could see where we are coming from the other day
Mom, if they knew what we've been through lately
Then they would know just where they belong the other day
They would understand their place in our lives
Let stumbling blocks fall out of your way each and every day
Don't let obstacles stop you, Mom
Lord knows, Lord knows your reward shall be great
God will reward you for your hard work and devotion
They were broken off through their lack of faith
Others failed because they didn't believe enough
But because of your faith you are still in place
You succeeded because of your strong faith, Mom
Woah Mama, if they could see where you're coming from the other day
Mom, if only they saw things from your point of view
Then they would know just where you are coming from
They would understand your perspective
Mama don't cry, don't wanna see you crying
Please don't cry, Mom. I hate to see you upset
Ah my children, oh mama
We're your kids, Mom
Fret not for me
Don't worry about me, Mom
I know Jah will be there eternally
I trust that God will always watch over us
Mama I don't ever want to see you cry ain't no lie
I really mean it, Mom. I don't want you to be sad
If then they knew him they would have passed right by
If people really knew him, they would have ignored him
So many called but you were chosen, the very best
You were the best person for the job, Mom
And so you will remain outspoken
You'll always speak your mind, Mom
Yes they would know
They would understand
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: Garnett Smith
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Hannah Oron
This obviously not Ziggy's voice, but Stephen's ... As for the song, this is what it's all about, isn't it? Mama, mother ... Mother! It must have been hard for them all, with both parents so much in the public light, claimed, as it were, by the public ... the public forgetting just that! Thanks for sharing ... Jah Bless!
Eduardo Ponce Garcia
vibra positiva rastaman vivie señor ziggy Marley.
Anslem vernor
Tune
Akenswa Ogun
Joseph Franklyn Ross coat of all colours.Ethopian.
jan smit
Me like dis, so one dislike from me . THX