Joy And Blues
Ziggy Marley · Other Songs - Ziggy Marley
Joy and blues
Joy and blues
Joy and blues
Joy and blues
Here we are in this ocean
Between life and death and truth and lie
Between rich and poor and sick and cure
Between joy and blues
(Joy and blues)
Here we are in this ocean
Between light a day and dark a night
Between nature and destruction
Between joy and blues
(Joy and blues)
Choose well, make sure you don't lose
(Do what you gotta do)
'Cause if it's money you put down
It's only money you could lose
Choose well and make sure you don't lose
(Pick your choice choose well)
'Cause when your life is on the line
It's only life you can lose
Alright
We have the potion
To clear all evil notion
Putting these words in motion
I refuse to give joy to blues
Tell me why should we live between
(Joy and blues)
Joy and blues?
(Joy and blues)
Choose well and make sure you don't lose
(Do what you gotta do)
'Cause if a money you put down
It's only money you can lose don't you know
And choose well and make sure you don't lose
(Pick your choice, choose well)
'Cause when your life is on the line
It's only life you can lose
(Joy and blues)
(Joy and blues)
(Joy and blues)
Here we are in the big blue sea
Between faith and trust and hypocrisy
Between wants and needs
Between joy and blues
Here we are in this ocean
Between fantasy and destiny
Between quality and quantity
Between joy and blues
(Joy and blues)
Between joy and blues
(Joy and blues)
Between joy and blues
(Joy and blues)
Oh between joy and blues, yea yea
(Joy and blues)
Between joy and blues
(Joy and blues)
Between joy and, joy and blues
(Joy and blues)
Between joy and blues
(Joy and blues)
Joy and blues
(Joy and blues)
Between joy and blues
(Joy and blues)
Between joy and
(Joy and blues)
Choose well and make sure you don't lose
(Do what you gotta do)
'Cause if a money you put down
It's only money you could lose
Just choose well and make sure you don't lose
(Pick your choice choose well)
When your life is on the line, your life is on the line
Your life is on the line, only life you can lose
And choose well, and choose well, and choose well
Make sure you don't lose
And choose well, and choose well, and choose well
Make sure you don't lose
Make sure you don't lose
Make sure you don't lose
Your life you can lose
So make sure you don't lose
Joy And Blues
Ziggy Marley's "Joy And Blues" stands as a quintessential example of his ability to blend reggae rhythms with poignant social commentary. Recorded during the height of his career, the track exemplifies his signature style, which often juxtaposed upbeat musical arrangements with lyrics addressing the dualities of happiness and hardship in Jamaican life. As part of his extensive discography, the song reflects the broader themes found in works like "Keep My Faith" and "Jah Bless," where Marley explores spiritual resilience and community spirit. The recording captures the vibrant energy of the genre while maintaining a reflective tone characteristic of his mature period, serving as a testament to his influence on reggae music and his commitment to delivering messages of hope alongside realistic observations of the human condition.