Could You Be Loved
Stephen Marley Lyrics


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Could you be loved and be loved?
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,
Ayin the darkness there must come out to light.

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?)

Overall Meaning

The song "Could You Be Loved" by Stephen Marley is a call for individuality and freedom of thought. The lyrics encourage listeners to think for themselves, not let others dictate their thoughts or actions, and to love one another. The first verse admonishes against those who would attempt to control or indoctrinate others, and urges listeners to reject that influence. The second verse speaks to the importance of personal fulfillment, and emphasizes that only the strong and adaptable will thrive. The chorus repeats the question of the title, asking if the listener is capable of loving and being loved.


The third verse is more introspective, warning against taking others for granted and acknowledging that true appreciation often only comes after something or someone is lost. The final section of the song repeats the refrain to "say something" and encourages expression in the form of reggae and rock music. Throughout the song, the message remains clear: be yourself, love and respect those around you, and don't let anyone else tell you what to think or do.


Line by Line Meaning

Could you be loved and be loved?
Asking if the listener can be loved and love in return.


Don't let them fool ya,
Warning not to be misled by others.


Or even try to school ya! Oh, no!
Don't let them try to teach you what to believe.


We've got a mind of our own,
Emphasizing free will and independent thinking.


So go to hell if what you're thinking is not right!
Encouraging to follow one's own heart and not be afraid to stand up for what they believe in.


Love would never leave us alone,
Love is always present, even in dark times.


Ayin the darkness there must come out to light.
Positive things will come from bad situations.


The road of life is rocky and you may stumble too,
Life can be difficult and even the strongest may fall at times.


So while you point your fingers someone else is judging you)
Don't judge others without looking at oneself first.


Love your brotherman!
Spread love to everyone, regardless of differences or disagreements.


Don't let them change ya, oh!
Don't let anyone change who you are at your core.


Or even rearrange ya! Oh, no!
Don't let anyone try to control or manipulate you into being someone else.


We've got a life to live.
Life is valuable and should be lived according to one's own desires.


They say: only only Only the fittest of the fittest shall survive
The mentality of survival of the fittest is not always accurate or fair.


Stay alive! Eh!
Encouragement to keep going and never give up, no matter what.


You ain't gonna miss your water until your well runs dry;
People don't appreciate what they have until they lose it.


No matter how you treat him, the man will never be satisfied.)
No matter how someone is treated, they may never be happy if their satisfaction comes from within.


Say something!
Encouragement to speak up and be heard.


Reggae, reggae!
Reference to the genre of music, emphasizing the message within the music.


Rockers, rockers!
Reference to the subgenre of reggae called 'rockers', emphasizing the message within the music.


Uh!
Expression of energy and excitement.


Come on!
Encouragement to keep going and not give up.




Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: BOB MARLEY

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