Tumblin' Down

Ziggy Marley, Ziggy Marley & the Melody Makers

About Tumblin' Down

"Tumblin' Down" is a 1988 single by Ziggy Marley and the Melody Makers. The single was the most successful of three entries on the Hot Black singles chart where it peaked at number one for two weeks. Although the single did not place on the Hot 100, it peaked at number twenty-eight on the dance charts.


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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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Ziggy Marley

David Nesta "Ziggy" Marley (born 17 October 1968, Trenchtown, Jamaica) is a Jamaican musician and leader of the band Ziggy Marley and the Melody Makers. He is the oldest son of famed reggae musician Bob Marley. His father gave him the nickname "Ziggy" due to an incident when a soccer ball "zigged" and hit him and it is a nickname for "a small joint". more »

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Written by: DAVID NESTA MARLEY, TYRONE RALPH DOWNIE

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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.
Chart performance
The song reached #1 on the Billboard Hot R&B/Hip-hop songs chart, demonstrating its widespread popularity.
Songwriting Credits
Ziggy Marley co-wrote "Tumblin' Down" with his brother Stephen Marley and Tom Tom Club founding members Chris Frantz and Tina Weymouth.
Critical Acclaim
The song helped to secure Ziggy Marley and the Melody Makers' win of the Grammy Award for Best Reggae Album in 1989.
Family Ties
As a part of the Marley family legacy, this song is part of a large body of respected and influential reggae music.
Themes
The lyrics of "Tumblin' Down" reflect on the innate imperfections of society and political instability, typical of the social commentaries often found in reggae music.
Legacy
As 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.
Production
The 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.
Music Video
There is a music video for "Tumblin' Down" which was played regularly on MTV, helping to introduce reggae music to a wider audience.
Cultural Impact
Ziggy Marley's "Tumblin' Down," along with his other work, has been influential in shaping the global perception of reggae music.
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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