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.
Wrong Right Wrong
Ziggy Marley & The Melody Makers Lyrics
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Some people got the wrong right
Some people got the right wrong
Some people got the wrong right
Some people got the right wrong
wrong right
Some people got the right wrong
Some people got the wrong right
And they're teaching their doctrine
To the children of today
Every mickle make a muckle
If you know what I say
Don't be fooled by the fool
The trick that they play
[Chorus]
And they know what is in their mind
They're trying to prove instead of to find
Truth don't hide in no valley
Truth don't hide in no brook
Truth a hide in your heart
[Chorus]
Woe onto them who cause iniquity
With chords of vanity, they call evil God
Put darkness for light, bitter for sweet
Woe unto dem who are wise
In their own eyes, what a life
Behind the scene eyes nuh see
What governments hide
C.I.A should D.O.A., K.G.B. should R.I.P.
That's what on my mind
The Bible was changed to suit King James
Many empty lies, hear say, hear say, hear say
John public blind, public want to know the truth today
And the world became this way
Because the trick in the trade
They refuse to see it, save the people pray
Doctrine where is your happiness
We're in a slummy economic mess
Whole world is crying, whole world is dying
[Chorus: x2]
Some a dem, Some a dem, Some a dem
Some a dem, Some a dem, Some a dem
Some a dem
Some people don't know
Some people don't know
Some people don't know
Some people don't know
In "Wrong Right Wrong," Ziggy Marley and The Melody Makers explore the idea of people being misguided and misled into accepting falsehoods as truths. The lyrics in the chorus suggest that some people have the wrong idea about what is right, while others have the right idea about what is wrong. The song calls out those who teach false doctrine to children, warning people not to be fooled by tricksters who play with words and ideas.
The song seems to be a criticism of oppressive governments and religious leaders who alter information to fit their agendas, causing confusion and suffering for the people. It also touches on the idea of truth being something that cannot be hidden or manipulated, but must be found within oneself.
Overall, "Wrong Right Wrong" is an uplifting song that encourages people to seek truth and not be swayed by those who would mislead them. It's a reminder that the power to know what is right and wrong lies within us, and that we have the ability to question authority and seek knowledge for ourselves.
Line by Line Meaning
Some people got the wrong right
Some individuals understand things that are incorrect as though they are accurate
Some people got the right wrong
Some individuals perceive things that are true as though they are false
Some people got the wrong right
Some individuals comprehend things that are incorrect as though they are accurate
Some people got the right wrong
Some individuals perceive things that are true as though they are false
wrong right
Some people believe things that are wrong to be right
Some people got the right wrong
Some individuals perceive things that are true as though they are false
Some people got the wrong right
Some individuals comprehend things that are incorrect as though they are accurate
Some people got the right wrong
Some individuals perceive things that are true as though they are false
And they're teaching their doctrine
These individuals are imparting their own beliefs or principles
To the children of today
They are attempting to influence today's young ones
Every mickle make a muckle
Small amounts add up over time
If you know what I say
If you comprehend my statement
Don't be fooled by the fool
Stay vigilant against those attempting to deceive you
The trick that they play
Their deceitful actions
[Chorus]
Recurring refrain
And they know what is in their mind
They understand their own motivations
They're trying to prove instead of to find
They are attempting to demonstrate rather than learn
Truth don't hide in no valley
The genuine article is not found in obscure locations
Truth don't hide in no brook
The truth is equally unlikely to be found in more visible sites
Truth a hide in your heart
The truth is within oneself
[Chorus]
Recurring refrain
Woe onto them who cause iniquity
Destruction befalls those who promote injustice
With chords of vanity, they call evil God
Through hollow and self-centered ideology, they label cruelty as divine
Put darkness for light, bitter for sweet
They replace good with evil, and vice versa
Woe unto dem who are wise
Those who believe they have superior intelligence are doomed
In their own eyes, what a life
They hold a high opinion of themselves but are truly pathetic
Behind the scene eyes nuh see
What is hidden from view cannot be seen
What governments hide
Governments keep certain things concealed
C.I.A should D.O.A., K.G.B. should R.I.P.
The artist expresses their disdain for such agencies
That's what on my mind
Those are the singer's current thoughts
The Bible was changed to suit King James
The singer believes the text was modified to appease the monarch
Many empty lies, hear say, hear say, hear say
Numerous falsehoods, rumors and gossip
John public blind, public want to know the truth today
People generally lack awareness, yet wish to discover the truth
And the world became this way
The current state of affairs grew due to certain means
Because the trick in the trade
It's because of the routine and methods employed by these deceivers
They refuse to see it, save the people pray
These individuals will not recognize the discrepancies unless people ask through prayer
Doctrine where is your happiness
The singer questions whether dogma creates contentment
We're in a slummy economic mess
There's a struggling economy that hasn't prospered
Whole world is crying, whole world is dying
People globally are in distress, and some perish as a result
[Chorus: x2]
Recurring refrain
Some a dem, Some a dem, Some a dem
A few of them
Some a dem, Some a dem, Some a dem
A few of them
Some a dem
A few of them
Some people don't know
Several individuals remain unaware
Some people don't know
Several individuals remain unaware
Some people don't know
Several individuals remain unaware
Some people don't know
Several individuals remain unaware
Lyrics © ISHTI MUSIC INC, Peermusic Publishing
Written by: DAVID NESTA MARLEY
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