During 1970 and 1971, Wailer, Marley and Tosh worked with renowned reggae producers Leslie Kong and Lee "Scratch" Perry.
They released four albums before signing to Island Records in 1972. Two more albums were created before Tosh and Wailer left the band in 1974, citing grievances over label treatment and ideological differences. Marley carried on with a new line-up, including the I-Threes that put out seven more more albums. Marley died in 1981.
The Wailers were a groundbreaking ska and reggae group, noted for songs such as "Simmer Down", "Trenchtown Rock", "Nice Time", "War", "Stir It Up" and "Get Up, Stand Up".
Full Wikipedia article: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bob_Marley_and_the_Wailers
Studio albums
The Wailing Wailers (1965)
The Best of the Wailers (1970; released 1971)
Soul Rebels (1970)
Soul Revolution Part II (1971)
Catch a Fire (1973)
Burnin' (1973)
Natty Dread (1974)
Rastaman Vibration (1976)
Exodus (1977)
Kaya (1978)
Survival (1979)
Uprising (1980)
Confrontation (1983)
Could You Be Loved
Bob Marley & The Wailers Lyrics
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Could you be loved and be love?
Don't let them fool ya
Or even try to school ya, oh, no
We've got a mind of our own
So go to Hell if what you're thinking is not right
Love would never leave us alone
Could you be loved and be love?
Could you be loved, whoa now, and be love?
The road of life is rocky and you may stumble too
So while you point your fingers someone else is judging you
(Love your brotherman) could you be, could you be, could you be loved?
Could you be, could you be loved?
Could you be, could you be, could you be loved?
Could you be, could you be loved?
Don't let them change ya, oh
Or even rearrange ya, oh, no
We've got a life to live
They say, only, only
Only the fittest of the fittest shall survive
Stay alive, ay
Could you be loved and be love?
Could you be loved, whoa now, and be love?
(Never gonna miss your water until your well runs dry)
(No matter how you treat him, man will never be satisfied)
Say something (could you be, could you be, could you be loved?)
(Could you be, could you be loved?) Say something
Say something (could you be, could you be, could you be loved?)
Say something (could you be, could you be loved?)
Say something, say something (say something)
Say something, say something (could you be loved?)
Say something, say something, reggae, reggae
Say something, rockers, rockers
Say something, reggae, reggae
Say something, rockers, rockers
Say something (could you be loved?)
Say something (could you be loved?)
Say something, come on
Say something (could you be, could you be, could you be loved?)
Say something (could you be, could you be loved?)
Say something (could you be, could you be, could you be loved?)
Say something (could you be, could you be loved?)
The song "Could You Be Loved" by Bob Marley & The Wailers is a call to action for individuals to trust their own intuition and not let others try to manipulate or control them. The lyrics suggest that love is the key to freedom and that people should freely express love for their fellow humans. The song encourages people to stand up for themselves and not let anyone bring them down.
The lyrics also touch on themes of self-love and acceptance, as Marley sings "Don't let them change ya, oh // Or even rearrange ya, oh, no // We've got a life to live." The message is clear: stay true to yourself and don't let others dictate your actions or beliefs.
The song's upbeat reggae rhythm reflects the positive message of the lyrics, making it a popular choice for parties and celebrations. With its catchy chorus and inspiring lyrics, "Could You Be Loved" has become one of Bob Marley's most beloved and enduring songs.
Line by Line Meaning
Could you be loved and be loved?
Are you capable of loving and being loved in return?
Could you be loved and be loved?
Are you capable of loving and being loved in return?
Don't let them fool ya
Do not allow others to deceive you
Or even try to school ya, oh, no
Or even try to teach you, oh no
We've got a mind of our own
We each have an independent mind
So go to Hell if what you're thinking is not right
If you believe what you're thinking is correct, do not be swayed by others who think otherwise
Love would never leave us alone
Love will always be with us
A-in the darkness ya must come out to light
You must face your problems and come into the light
Could you be loved and be loved?
Are you capable of loving and being loved in return?
Could you be loved, whoa now, and be loved?
Are you capable of loving and being loved in return?
The road of life is rocky and you may stumble too
Life is full of obstacles and you may fail
So while you point your fingers someone else is judging you
While you are blaming others, someone else is criticizing you
Love your brotherman
Show love and kindness to everyone, especially those who are like family
Could you be, could you be, could you be loved?
Are you capable of loving and being loved in return?
Could you be, could you be loved?
Are you capable of loving and being loved in return?
Could you be, could you be, could you be loved?
Are you capable of loving and being loved in return?
Could you be, could you be loved?
Are you capable of loving and being loved in return?
Don't let them change ya, oh
Do not allow others to change who you are
Or even rearrange ya, oh, no
Or even try to reorganize you, oh no
We've got a life to live
We have a life to live, and we must live it to the fullest
They say, only, only
People say that only
Only the fittest of the fittest shall survive
Only the strongest will survive
Stay alive, ay
Stay alive, my friend
Could you be loved and be loved?
Are you capable of loving and being loved in return?
Could you be loved, whoa now, and be loved?
Are you capable of loving and being loved in return?
Never gonna miss your water until your well runs dry
You won't appreciate something until it's gone
No matter how you treat him, man will never be satisfied
Regardless of the treatment someone receives, they will never be content
Say something (could you be, could you be, could you be loved?)
Express your opinion
(Could you be, could you be loved?) Say something
Are you capable of loving and being loved in return? Express it
Say something (could you be, could you be, could you be loved?)
Express your opinion
Say something (could you be, could you be loved?)
Express your opinion Are you capable of loving and being loved in return?
Say something, say something (say something)
Speak up, say something
Say something, say something (could you be loved?)
Speak up, say something. Are you capable of loving and being loved in return?
Say something, say something, reggae, reggae
Speak up, say something, in a reggae manner
Say something, rockers, rockers
Speak up, say something, in a rockers manner
Say something, reggae, reggae
Speak up, say something, in a reggae manner
Say something, rockers, rockers
Speak up, say something, in a rockers manner
Say something (could you be loved?)
Speak up, say something. Are you capable of loving and being loved in return?
Say something (could you be loved?)
Speak up, say something. Are you capable of loving and being loved in return?
Say something, come on
Speak up, come on
Say something (could you be, could you be, could you be loved?)
Speak up, say something. Are you capable of loving and being loved in return?
Say something (could you be, could you be loved?)
Speak up, say something. Are you capable of loving and being loved in return?
Say something (could you be, could you be, could you be loved?)
Speak up, say something. Are you capable of loving and being loved in return?
Say something (could you be, could you be loved?)
Speak up, say something. Are you capable of loving and being loved in return?
Lyrics ยฉ Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: Bob Marley
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Timmy O Toole
This version of the song is the best ever. I've been searching for this for 12 years after I lost my uprising CD
Justin Anderson
This is my favorite song,I love Uncle Bob
Mathew Ridgeway
The bass in the middle does it!!! Xxx Greetings from Australia. ๐ฏ๐ฏ
Gemini Rhythm Spirit
Yep I hear you mathew
George Thompson
One of The illEST Basslines EVAH!!!
Peter Lagroove
Don't let them fool you
Or even try to school you! Oh, no!
We've got a mind of our own
nariah Faith
Weโve been sittin down too long get up get up get up nowwwww
BEST PART OMGRACIOUS
Canna Shiva
Don't let them fool ya
Or even try to school ya! Oh, no!
We've got a mind of our own
So go to hell if what you're thinking is not right!
Love would never leave us alone
A-yin the darkness there must come out to light # BobMarley # Rasta # CS # 4Life
Winsy Abris
eyyy chillaxing some reggaes of bob marley <3
Canna Shiva
Don't let them change ya, oh!
Or even rearrange ya! Oh, no!
We've got a life to live
They say: only, only
Only the fittest of the fittest shall survive
Stay alive! Eh! #JAbLess