Ziggy Marley spoke about the profound influence his father had on his life and career in an exclusive interview with PEOPLE magazine published Friday.

Despite losing his father to cancer at the young age of 12, Ziggy carries on the wisdom of Bob Marley's last words to him, which has guided his path as an artist and as a family man. It is illuminating. “'On the way up, take me. On the way down, don't let me down,' said Ziggy.” people.

“The relationship between father and son is very deep and spiritual as well. We share a certain spiritual foundation: father, me, brothers, sisters. So this word is exactly what I should do. I mean, I'm doing it. It means I don't really have to think about it because I was doing it anyway.” (Related: John Daly's latest biopic tease will make you want to smoke a dirty fairway cigarette and drink a beer)

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Ziggy, 55, is a testament to his father's enduring legacy not only through his musical accomplishments, but also through the spiritual spirit he embodies. He dispelled myths about Bob's last words and revealed that the essence of his father's farewell message was about upliftment and resilience, not material wealth, PEOPLE noted. .

“We speak with love, but it's not words. You don't have to say much, it's okay just to feel. My smile is praising Him. When I smile, it's His It's like the way he laughs. Part of him is part of me,” Ziggy said.

The story of the Marley family, including Bob's legacy, will be brought to audiences around the world on February 14th in the biopic “Bob Marley: One Love.” Ziggy praises his father, played by Kingsley Ben-Adir, and highlights the actor's ability to capture Bob Marley's emotional depth, an often hidden side of his musical persona. the paper reported.