Damian was two years old when his father Bob died; he is the only child born to Marley and Cindy Breakspeare, Miss World 1976. Damian's nickname Junior Gong is derived from his father's nickname of Tuff Gong. Damian has been performing since the age of 13 and released his first album in 1996, at the age of 18. He shares, along with most of his family, a full-time career in music. Unlike his brothers and sisters, however, his musical specialty is "toasting", a Jamaican vocal technique that is a predecessor to rapping.
Damian has 3 records to date, including the highest placed reggae album in the USA billboard album charts with Welcome To Jamrock, and the highest place reggae song in the UK Top 40 with Welcome to Jamrock.
Like his father before him and the rest of the Marley family, he is a Rastafarian and his music reflects the Rastafari guiding principles of love and political freedom.
And You Be Loved
Damian Marley Lyrics
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Could you be loved and be loved?
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 loved?
Could you be loved, wo now! and be loved?
(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! Eh!
Could you be loved and be loved?
Could you be loved, wo now! 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.)
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! Uh!
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 lyrics to "Could You Be Loved Remix" by Damian Marley and Stephen Marley speak to the idea of love and acceptance. The chorus repeats the question "Could you be loved and be loved?" which suggests that love is a reciprocal feeling that requires mutual support and respect. The theme of individuality is also present, as the second verse encourages listeners to stay true to themselves and not let others change or rearrange them. The song also references the idea of karma, stating that "in the darkness there must come out to light" and "no matter how you treat him, the man will never be satisfied."
The bridge of the song takes a slightly more political turn by advocating for brotherhood and unity among people. This message is reinforced by the call-and-response section where the singers ask the listener to "say something" and repeat the phrase "could you be loved?" The song ultimately encourages listeners to embrace love and reject hate.
Line by Line Meaning
Could you be loved and be loved?
Asking if the listener is capable of loving and receiving love.
Don't let them fool ya, Or even try to school ya! Oh, no!
Urging the listener to not be deceived or manipulated by others.
We've got a mind of our own, So go to hell if what you're thinking is not right!
Asserting that individuals have their own thoughts and should not be judged for them.
Love would never leave us alone, Ayin the darkness there must come out to light.
Love is a force that will always be present, and it will eventually overcome any difficult situation.
The road of life is rocky and you may stumble too, So while you point your fingers someone else is judging you
Life is filled with hardships and everyone makes mistakes, so it's hypocritical to judge others when we're not perfect ourselves.
Love your brotherman!
Encouraging people to love and support one another, regardless of differences.
Don't let them change ya, oh! Or even rearrange ya! Oh, no! We've got a life to live.
Implying that others may try to control or manipulate one's life, but it's important to stay true to oneself.
They say: only the fittest of the fittest shall survive. Stay alive! Eh!
Referring to the idea that only the strongest or most adaptable individuals will succeed in life, but urging the listener to persevere and stay alive.
You ain't gonna miss your water until your well runs dry; No matter how you treat him, the man will never be satisfied.
It's not until something is gone that one realizes its true value, and that people are never satisfied no matter how much they're given.
Say something!
Encouraging the listener to speak up and express themselves.
Reggae, reggae! Rockers, rockers!
Calling out the genres of music associated with the song.
Uh! Come on!
Expressing enthusiasm and urging the listener to join in.
Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.,
Written by: BOB MARLEY
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