Tumblin' Down
Ziggy Marley, Ziggy Marley & the Melody Makers
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Here comes the eagle Here comes the bear And they're fighting to control The lion dominion But the load gonna come tumblin' down But the load gonna come tumblin' down But the load gonna come tumblin' down But the load gonna come tumblin' down Here comes synthetic food And their big time money And they want to control Our body and soul But the load gonna come tumblin' down But the load gonna come tumblin' down But the load gonna come tumblin' down But the load gonna come tumblin' down Here comes the maker To crush the oppressor Well I bet you didn't know It was mind over matter But the load gonna come tumblin' down But the load gonna come tumblin' down But the load gonna come tumblin' down But the load gonna come tumblin' down Here comes the eagle Here comes the bear And they're fighting to control The lion dominion But the load gonna come tumblin' down But the load gonna come tumblin' down (Jah, Jah know) But the load gonna come tumblin' down (Jah, Jah know) But the load gonna come tumblin' down But the load gonna come tumblin' down But the load gonna come tumblin' down But the load gonna come tumblin' down But the load gonna come tumblin' down
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Written by: DAVID NESTA MARLEY, TYRONE RALPH DOWNIE
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
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11 facts about this song
Album Involvement"Tumblin' Down" is a prominent track on the Grammy-winning album "Conscious Party" by Ziggy Marley and the Melody Makers, which was released in 1988.
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Chart performanceThe song reached #1 on the Billboard Hot R&B/Hip-hop songs chart, demonstrating its widespread popularity.
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Songwriting CreditsZiggy Marley co-wrote "Tumblin' Down" with his brother Stephen Marley and Tom Tom Club founding members Chris Frantz and Tina Weymouth.
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Critical AcclaimThe song helped to secure Ziggy Marley and the Melody Makers' win of the Grammy Award for Best Reggae Album in 1989.
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Family TiesAs a part of the Marley family legacy, this song is part of a large body of respected and influential reggae music.
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ThemesThe lyrics of "Tumblin' Down" reflect on the innate imperfections of society and political instability, typical of the social commentaries often found in reggae music.
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LegacyAs one of Ziggy Marley's biggest hits, "Tumblin' Down" remains a significant song within his discography and continues to be played on various reggae and '80s stations.
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ProductionThe song, along with the rest of the album, was produced by Talking Heads' members Chris Frantz and Tina Weymouth, which brought a uniquely different perspective to the genre.
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Music VideoThere is a music video for "Tumblin' Down" which was played regularly on MTV, helping to introduce reggae music to a wider audience.
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Cultural ImpactZiggy Marley's "Tumblin' Down," along with his other work, has been influential in shaping the global perception of reggae music.
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Live Performances"Tumblin' Down" is often included as part of Ziggy Marley's live performances and continues to be a crowd favorite.
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