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.
Power to Move Ya
Ziggy Marley & The Melody Makers Lyrics
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I got the power to move ya
I got the power to move ya
JAH got the power to move ya
Don't take it simple
Babylon get trample
Them could a big and bad
Is not a big ak
Is not a nuclear bomb
The system try to stop the power
No way they can
I got the power to move you
I got the power to move ya
JAH got the power to move ya
Now I say things happen just like that
When music play who knows what step will drop
Can you feel if it's creeping up on you
It's gonna get you berfore you know what to do
Turn you inside out
Make you scream and shout
The vibe is building
Crazy reggae rhythm
I got the power to move you
I got the power to move ya
JAH got the power to move ya
JAH got the power to move ya
So don't you try to stop
What you feel inside
When we hit that spot
We tell ya world collide
Some people try to stick
TO what they know outside
Acting like a programmed chip
We tell them free they mind
I got the power to move you
I got the power to move ya
JAH got the power to move ya
JAH got the power to move ya
The lyrics of Ziggy Marley & The Melody Makers' song Power to Move Ya are inspired by the powerful impact that music can have on people's lives. The chorus repeated several times throughout the song says, "I got the power to move ya, JAH got the power to move ya," which implies that music has the power to move people emotionally and spiritually, and that this power comes from a higher force, which the Rastafarian culture refers to as JAH.
The first verse relates to the corruption of Babylon, referring to systems that want to oppress and limit people's freedom. However, the music is something that they cannot control or stop, as it will always prevail. The lyrics also suggest that love is a force much stronger than any weapon, such as an AK or a nuclear bomb.
The second verse addresses the hypnotic effect of music, how it can grab hold of people and affect them in ways they never thought possible. The lyrics encourage people not to resist these feelings but to let the music move them and take control. There is also a message about freeing one's mind from programming and accepting new experiences.
Line by Line Meaning
I got the power to move ya
The artist possesses the ability to inspire and motivate his listeners.
JAH got the power to move ya
God has the ability to inspire and motivate believers.
Don't take it simple
This is not a trivial matter.
Babylon get trample
The oppressive societal system will be defeated.
Them could a big and bad
Those in power may be strong and intimidating.
Have you ever seen love mad
Passionate love can be very powerful.
Is not a big ak
The power is not derived from a weapon.
Is not a nuclear bomb
The power is not derived from extreme destructive force.
The system try to stop the power
The societal system attempts to suppress this power.
No way they can
Their efforts will ultimately fail.
Now I say things happen just like that
Sometimes unexpected events occur.
When music play who knows what step will drop
Music can have unpredictable effects on people.
Can you feel if it's creeping up on you
Are you aware of the power that is building within you?
It's gonna get you berfore you know what to do
The power will act upon you before you realize it.
Turn you inside out
This power has the ability to change a person from the inside out.
Make you scream and shout
This power can evoke strong emotions in a person.
The vibe is building
The energy and power is growing stronger.
Crazy reggae rhythm
The music that is playing is a frenzied reggae beat.
So don't you try to stop
Don't attempt to suppress or resist this power.
What you feel inside
Acknowledge and embrace the feelings within you.
When we hit that spot
When the music reaches a certain point.
We tell ya world collide
A momentous event is about to occur.
Some people try to stick
Some individuals cling to what they know.
TO what they know outside
They follow societal norms and expectations.
Acting like a programmed chip
They behave in a robotic and mechanical manner.
We tell them free they mind
Those individuals need to open their minds and think for themselves.
Lyrics © Peermusic Publishing
Written by: DAVID MARLEY, ZIGGY MARLEY
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@crh7742
Great track. Underrated. When that piano kicks in.....stunning! Thank you Norman Jay for introducing me to this track in your sets.
@llorenz76
In Italy, mid of 1995 summer, it was popular along house lovers!
@mikeledjv
@llorenz76 Riccione sound in full effect
@llorenz76
@Michele Cattaneo And I was exactly there!!
@elirin4749
@llorenz76 0aa0aaaqqq+
@paulomaiadj
This is certainly one of the best E-Smoove remixes ever.
@mahdiammons1577
I agree! Check out Nicole Running Away by E Smoove.. great mix too
@paulomaiadj
@Mahdi Ammons I agree. I love that remix too.
@simsalabimbambasaladusalad4918
I love this track
@simsalabimbambasaladusalad4918
The system try to stop the power
No way they can