Could You Be Loved
Carnival Steel Drum Band Lyrics
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Could you be loved and be loved
Don't let them fool you
Or even try to school you, oh! no
We've got a mind of our own
So go to hell if what you're thinkin' isn't right
Love would never leave us alone
Could you be loved and be loved?
Could you be loved and be loved
The road of life is rocky
And you may stumble too
So while you point your fingers
Someone else is judgin' you
Love your brotherman
Could you be, could you be, could you be loved?
Could you be, could you be loved?
Don't let them change you
Or even rearrange you, oh! no
We've got a life to live
They say only, only
Only the fittest of the fittest shall survive
Stay alive
Could you be loved and be loved?
Could you be loved and be loved
You ain't gonna miss your water
Until your well runs dry
No matter how you treat him
The man will never be satisfied
Could you be, could you be, could you be loved
Could you be, could you be loved
Could you be, could you be loved
Say something, say something, say something
Say something
Reggae, reggae
Say something
Rockers, rockers
Say something could you be loved
The song "Could You Be Loved" by the Carnival Steel Drum Band is a reggae classic that provides a call for universal love and acceptance. The song begins with a question; Could you be loved and be loved? The singer then goes on to encourage listeners to ignore the pressure of society and think for themselves, exclaiming "Don't let them fool you, or even try to school you, oh no!" The song promotes the idea that we all have a mind of our own and that we should stay true to ourselves despite the opinions of others. The lyrics also mention the rocky road of life, urging listeners to love their brother, and to stay alive.
The song's message is one of acceptance, encouragement, and love. It emphasizes the need for people to think for themselves and be true to who they are. The lyrics are also a call to be kind to others, as the road of life is rocky, and we may all stumble at some point. The song encourages listeners to love their neighbors and to stay alive no matter what life throws in their direction.
Line by Line Meaning
Could you be loved and be loved?
Is it possible for you to give and receive love?
Don't let them fool you
Don't allow others to deceive you.
Or even try to school you, oh! no
Or attempt to teach you their values, beliefs, or customs.
We've got a mind of our own
We possess an individual thought process and decision-making capacity.
So go to hell if what you're thinkin' isn't right
So disregard criticism and scrutinization if it doesn't align with your beliefs.
Love would never leave us alone
Love will always be present even during difficult times.
In the darkness there must come out to light
In times of adversity or challenges, positivity and hope will emerge.
The road of life is rocky
Life can be difficult and filled with obstacles.
And you may stumble too
You may also face challenges and setbacks.
So while you point your fingers
While you blame others for your problems.
Someone else is judgin' you
Others are also forming opinions and passing judgment on you.
Love your brotherman
Love and respect everyone around you, regardless of their background or differences.
Don't let them change you
Don't allow others to alter who you are or your values.
Or even rearrange you, oh! no
Or try to shift your priorities, values, or beliefs.
We've got a life to live
Life is short, and we should enjoy it to its fullest potential.
They say only, only
People say that only certain types of people will succeed.
Only the fittest of the fittest shall survive
Only the strongest and most competent individuals will thrive and succeed.
Stay alive
Stay alive and keep persevering, even during difficult times.
You ain't gonna miss your water
You won't appreciate what you have until you lose it.
Until your well runs dry
Until your resources or opportunities run out.
No matter how you treat him
No matter how you treat someone, whether positively or negatively.
The man will never be satisfied
People will always want more and are never content with what they have.
Say something, say something, say something
Speak up, express yourself, and share your thoughts and feelings with others.
Say something
Urge people to communicate and not be afraid to speak up.
Reggae, reggae
A genre of music characterized by its syncopated beat, prominent bassline, and socially-conscious lyrics.
Rockers, rockers
A sub-genre of reggae that emphasizes the heavy backbeat of the rhythm section over the melody.
Say something could you be loved
Encourage people to speak their truth and show their love for others.
Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: BOB MARLEY
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