Everyone Wants To Be
Ziggy Marley · Other Songs - Ziggy Marley
Everyone wants to be the outlaw
Well everyone tough and no one is gonna back down
Everyone's tough and no one is gonna back down
Everyone wants to be the superstar live like a star
and driving the fancy car
Everyone wants to get some fame playing the man's game
Everyone tough and no one is gonna back down
Capone said him tough and no one is gonna back down
Hey yo warning to informers and traitors first one
die will be the instigator
Who died and left you commentator outer body experience
see it's not all good
Look into the eyes of who was once Clint Eastwood
Fire koombaya for back up call Libya soldiers hold your fire I see Ethiopia
I hear you boast about who you toast around the coast
But once you hear teh fire you vanish like human ghost sucker
Everyone wants to be the cowboy living life the wild wild west style
Everyone wants to be the outlaw
Well everyone's tough and no one is gonna back down
Everyone's tough and no one is gonna back down
Sandokas said him tough and no one is gonna back down
Jesse James said him rough and no one is gonna back down
Everyone Wants To Be
Ziggy Marley's "Everyone Wants To Be" stands as a vibrant testament to his mastery of reggae fusion, blending traditional Jamaican rhythms with contemporary rock sensibilities. Recorded during a period where Marley expanded his sonic palette beyond pure roots reggae, the track exemplifies his ability to weave social commentary with infectious energy. As a lead vocalist and guitarist, Marley delivers a performance that captures the universal desire for acceptance and belonging, themes central to his broader body of work. The song reflects the mid-1990s era of his career, where he frequently collaborated with producers to craft polished yet authentic recordings that resonated globally. Its enduring appeal lies in Marley's characteristic vocal delivery and the song's rhythmic drive, which invites listeners to engage with messages of unity and self-worth.