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.

Reggae is Now
Ziggy Marley & The Melody Makers Lyrics

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[chorus:]
Reggae is now
Reggae's got a feeling
Reggae is now
Reggae's got a meaning

[verse1:]
You think reggae will be reggae, yeah

Tough reggae we're doin okay, yeah
More reggae is good reggae
Rock reggae man you're doin okay yeah

[chorus]

[verse2:]
Running through the woods of Africa yeah
The lies are demolished?
Running through the woods of Ethiopia
The lies are demolished?

[chorus]

[solo]

Can the boys do it, then the girls do it too
So mister big man why cant you
2x

[chorus]

[intermezzo]

Do you wanna move

[verse1]

[verse2]

Yeah!

[chorus]x2

Reggae, reggae, reggae, reggae feeling

Overall Meaning

The song "Reggae is Now" by Ziggy Marley & The Melody Makers is a celebration of the genre of reggae music. The lyrics begin with a declaration that reggae is a current music genre with both feeling and meaning. The chorus repeats this sentiment and emphasizes that reggae is a genre that has evolved beyond just the traditional sound of reggae, including rock elements and tougher tones. It's also suggested that reggae is not just limited to a certain group or gender, as everyone can enjoy and participate in the music.

The song takes on a more introspective tone in the second verse, questioning the lies and misconceptions that have been created about Africa and Ethiopia. It highlights that the reggae genre often speaks to political and social issues, and suggests that reggae has the ability to help dispel these lies and bring truth to light.

Overall, the song celebrates the present and diverse state of reggae and encourages everyone to embrace and enjoy this unique genre of music.

Line by Line Meaning

Reggae is now
Reggae is current

Reggae's got a feeling
Reggae evokes an emotional response

Reggae is now
Reggae remains current

Reggae's got a meaning
Reggae has significance or purpose

You think reggae will be reggae, yeah
You expect reggae to remain consistent

Tough reggae we're doin okay, yeah
Even the challenging styles of reggae are successful

More reggae is good reggae
The more reggae, the better

Rock reggae man you're doin okay yeah
A fusion of rock and reggae is also enjoyable

Running through the woods of Africa yeah
Traveling through Africa's natural surroundings

The lies are demolished?
Are inaccurate beliefs being destroyed?