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.
Tipsy Dazy
Ziggy Marley & The Melody Makers Lyrics
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Say one minute everything seem fine
Tipsy Dazy you're topsy turvy
The next minute we're in a puss and dog fight
That's not really right
Seems as the day grow old
Our love grow cold
Love can't be bought nor sold
Tipsy Dazy you're topsy turvy
Say one minute everything's just right dynamite
Tipsy Dazy you're topsy turvy
Next minute we're in this great big fight
That ain't my style of life
When everything seem secure
I can't just be too sure
'Cause you can wake up one day
Not in love any more
Hey! Remember you've been told
Love can't be bought nor sold
Seems as the days grow old
Our love grow cold
Tipsy Dazy topsy turvy saying
One minute everything seem right
Tipsy Dazy you're topsy turvy
Next minute we're in this great big fight
That's not really right
Once more can't say you never been told
Love can't be bought or sold
But it seems as tehm days grow
Our heat grow cold
Tipsy Dazy your're topsy turvy
One minute everything just fine really divine
Tipsy Dazy you're really turvy
Next next minute next minute next minute yea
Tipsy, Tipsy Dazy topsy, really turvy
One minute we're in a great big fight
In "Tipsy Dazy," Ziggy Marley questions the ups and downs of a relationship. He is singing about someone who is unpredictable and inconsistent, causing their love to be tumultuous. The use of the phrase "Tipsy Dazy" implies that this person is somewhat intoxicated, or perhaps just impulsive and unstable. Ziggy notes that one minute everything seems fine and the next they're fighting, and he doesn't want to live his life like that. He warns the person that love can't be bought or sold, and that as time goes on, their love is growing colder. Despite these warnings, the person is still behaving erratically and causing turmoil in the relationship.
It's clear that Ziggy Marley is frustrated with this situation and wants things to change. He wants his relationship to be steady and secure, not constantly fluctuating. He seems to be pleading with this person to understand the reality of their situation: their love can't survive if they continue to be "topsy turvy" all the time.
Line by Line Meaning
Miss Tipsy Dazy you're topsy turvy
The person addressed as Miss Tipsy Dazy is unstable and unreliable
Say one minute everything seem fine
At times, everything seems to be going well
Tipsy Dazy you're topsy turvy
The person addressed as Tipsy Dazy is unstable and unreliable
The next minute we're in a puss and dog fight
Suddenly, we are in a chaotic, disorganized situation
That's not really right
This situation is not acceptable
Seems as the day grow old
As time passes by
Our love grow cold
Our affection for each other fades away
Remember you been told
This is a reminder of something previously said or learned
Love can't be bought nor sold
True love cannot be acquired by paying for it
When everything seem secure
At a point where everything appears to be in order
I can't just be too sure
I cannot be entirely certain
'Cause you can wake up one day
Because you can suddenly change your mind or feelings about something
Not in love any more
No longer having feelings of affection towards someone
Hey! Remember you've been told
This is another reminder of something previously said or learned
When everything seem secure
At a point where everything appears to be in order
Seems as the days grow old
As time passes by
Tipsy Dazy topsy turvy saying
The person addressed as Tipsy Dazy is being described as erratic
Next minute we're in this great big fight
Suddenly, we are in a major argument or dispute
That's not really right
This situation is not acceptable
Once more can't say you never been told
This is a repetition of a reminder previously given
Love can't be bought or sold
True love cannot be acquired by paying for it
But it seems as tehm days grow
It appears that as time passes by
Our heat grow cold
Our passion fades away
Tipsy Dazy your're topsy turvy
The person addressed as Tipsy Dazy is regarded as unstable and unreliable
Next next minute next minute next minute yea
The situation constantly changes and becomes unpredictable
Tipsy, Tipsy Dazy topsy, really turvy
The person addressed as Tipsy Dazy is being described as highly erratic
One minute we're in a great big fight
Suddenly, we are in a chaotic, heated argument
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: STEPHEN MARLEY
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