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.

Stir It Up
Ziggy Marley & The Melody Makers Lyrics

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If life means what it means to me
Happiness come from the way we live
Not the money we receive
'Cause even the poor man is rich
Love in our hearts
Health strength and longevity

[Chorus: x2]

Live it up
Live it up don't give it up

If right means what it means to me
Before words were spoken
JAH law was written within
IF right means what it means to you
What the preacher say is not what the prach do

[Chorus: x2]

Life for me
life for you life for me
Life for you
[repeat]

There is no owner's manual for the life that we lead
Learn as you grow
More power to you
In life there's many stages but don't you quit
'Cause when the table turn more power to you
More powe to you
Good now
Everyone feeling
Good now [Repeat: x2]

[Repeat: x2]
Living
Giving
Sharing
Loving
Living
Giving
Sharing
Loving
Live it up

Live it up
Don't give it up

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Ziggy Marley & The Melody Makers' song "Live It Up" emphasize the idea of finding happiness through living life on your own terms rather than through material possessions. The opening lines argue that personal satisfaction and contentment come from the way we live our lives rather than the amount of money we possess. The song also notes that even those who have very little can still experience happiness if they adopt a positive mindset and maintain strong relationships with others through love, health, strength, and longevity.

In the chorus, the phrase "Live It Up" is repeated, signifying the importance of seizing the day and making the most out of life. Additionally, the song encourages listeners to honor their values and prioritize understanding the underlying principles that govern the world around them. Ziggy Marley & The Melody Makers advise their listeners against blindly accepting what religious figures or authority figures tell them, encouraging them to seek out their own path to righteousness.

Line by Line Meaning

If life means what it means to me
If life holds the same value as it does to me

Happiness come from the way we live
The way we live our lives is the source of our happiness

Not the money we receive
Our wealth is determined not by how much money we have received

'Cause even the poor man is rich
Being poor doesn't mean lack of richness as a human being

Love in our hearts
Having love inside our hearts

Health strength and longevity
Physical wellbeing and long life

[Chorus: x2]
The main part of the song is repeated twice

If right means what it means to me
If what's right aligns with my moral compass

Before words were spoken
Before any spoken language

JAH law was written within
A divine law was inscribed in us from the beginning

IF right means what it means to you
If your definition of what's right matches your actions

What the preacher say is not what the prach do
Don't just listen to religious leaders but assess their actions too

Life for me
The way of living for my own life

life for you life for me
Different lifestyles suit different individuals

There is no owner's manual for the life that we lead
No guidebook can provide us with a set of instructions for our unique experiences

Learn as you grow
Learn from your experiences as you get older

More power to you
The sentiment of wishing someone well in their endeavors

In life there's many stages but don't you quit
Life is full of various stages, don't give up no matter what

'Cause when the table turn more power to you
When you overcome challenging circumstances, you gain strength

Good now
Feeling well

Everyone feeling
Everybody is feeling good

[Repeat: x2]
Certain parts of the song are repeated twice

Living
Actively experiencing life

Giving
Being generous

Sharing
Sharing aspects of life with others

Loving
Feeling and showing love

Live it up
Live life to the fullest

Don't give it up
Don't give up on living life to its fullest

Lyrics © Regard Music, Peermusic Publishing, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: DAVID MARLEY, ZIGGY MARLEY

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