Ziggy learned Rastafari faith from his parents and had access to some of the world's best reggae musicians in the comp band of his father โ the legendary reggae Wailers. Ziggy Marley first sat in on recording sessions with Bob Marley and the Wailers when he was around 10 years old. Joining with his three siblings to become The Melody Makers, Ziggy crafted his own soulful sound blending blues, RnB, hip-hop and roots reggae.
After their first two albums, Play The Game Right (1985) and Hey World! (1986), The Melody Makers earned their first Grammy (Best Reggae Recording) for Conscious Party (1988), an album produced by Talking Heads Chris Frantz and Tina Weymouth which included the hit songs "Tomorrow People" and "Tumbling Down."
Subsequent albums included the Grammy-winning One Bright Day (1989), Jamekya (1991), Joy and Blues (1993), Free Like We Want 2 B (1995), their third Grammy winner Fallen is Babylon (1997), Spirit of Music (1999) and Ziggy Marley & the Melody Makers Live, Vol 1 (2000), which featured some of their biggest hits as well as a cover of Bob Marley's "Could You Be Loved."
While selling records by the millions and selling out countless concerts with the Melody Makers, including a recent European tour, Ziggy Marley has never lost sight of his foundation of faith, fellowship and family.
After two decades as the driving creative force behind The Melody Makers, Ziggy stepped out on his own with his first solo album, Dragonfly (2003). Never content to rehash the success of his past, Ziggy uses Dragonfly to explore new ground and create his own distinctive musical identity as a solo artist.
"Working on my own gave me a chance to take my time and experiment a lot," Ziggy says of the material on Dragonfly." It took one year to finish this record. It's the longest I've ever worked on a album. It's different when you on your own. At some point it's scary and then at another it's a drive that makes you focus more."
Although the members of the most close-knit musical families often yearn to step out on their own, for Ziggy, a solo debut was not a long-awaited goal. "It's not something that I wished for since I began doing music," he says. "It was just the circumstances, and I wanted to be true to myself and what I feel. The record has strong messages and it feels good."
In addition to being Ziggy's first album of solo material, for Dragonfly he felt it was time for a change of scene. "Usually we record in Kingston. These songs were written in Jamaica and recorded in America. I did the first set of recordings in a house in Miami and then went to L.A. rented a house, set up my equipment and basically did the rest there. I left Jamaica for a while, because as an artist I need to experience different things, to see the world and have different energies. Living in one place is not good for me and I was tired of making music in a studio setting. I wanted it to be more like everyday life a part of me.
"As an individual, I've opened up more by traveling outside Jamaica, and I've been more able to be open to people and ideas. It helps me to grow as a person to be outside of my element; to be on my own in a strange place meeting people. That's good for me not to be in my secure domain."
The evidence of that growth is everywhere on Dragonfly.
On July 2nd, 2006, Ziggy released his second album, Love is My Religion. He states "This album is from my heart," and he feels that he embraces his spiritual and emotional side of life. This album show Ziggy coming into his own as an artist, as he wrote all of the songs for the album and played nearly all of the instruments.
Love is My Religion is a testament to Ziggy Marley's talent as he follows in the footsteps of his father, the Legend.
Could You Be Loved
Ziggy 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?)
In this song, Ziggy Marley asks a question that is as profound as it is simple - "Could you be loved and be loved?" This question is repeated several times throughout the song, with Marley exploring different nuances and angles with each repetition. What do these words really mean? For starters, they're a celebration of love and all the different forms it can take - brotherly love, romantic love, universal love and self-love. More than that, however, the lyrics are a call to action. They're urging us to be open to love - not just the kind we give and receive in relationships, but also the love we extend to ourselves and the wider world. Marley warns against allowing others to judge us or tell us what to think, and implores us to stay true to our own minds and hearts. This may seem like a simple message, but it's one that is always relevant - in a world that is often hostile to love, Marley's words are a powerful reminder of what really matters.
One of the interesting facts about this song is that it was released in 1980 as part of Bob Marley and the Wailers' "Uprising" album. Despite not being a single, "Could You Be Loved" received widespread critical acclaim, and remains one of Bob Marley's most iconic songs to this day. The song was written by Bob Marley himself, and the decision to include it on the album was a contentious one - some members of the Wailers felt it was too lightweight and poppy for the rest of the album, while others saw it as a welcome change of pace from the more politically charged songs that dominated the rest of the record. Whatever the case may be, it's clear that "Could You Be Loved" struck a chord with audiences around the world - perhaps because, as Ziggy Marley's cover version reveals, the song's message is just as relevant today as it was over 40 years ago.
Another interesting fact about "Could You Be Loved" is that the song's chorus was originally inspired by a conversation Bob Marley had with a group of Rastafarian brethren. According to Marley, the brethren were discussing the importance of love and asking each other whether they were capable of giving and receiving it. When Marley heard the phrase "could you be loved and be loved?" he knew he had the basis for a great song. The song was later recorded in Miami's Criteria Studios, which had long been a destination for some of the biggest names in music. Although Marley's health was declining at the time of recording, he still managed to deliver an unforgettable vocal performance that helped make the song a timeless classic.
Chords (as played by Ziggy Marley):
Intro: Em - D - Am - B7 (Repeat 4x)
Verse: Em - D - Am - B7 (Repeat 4x)
Chorus: C - G - Am - F - C - G - Em - D (Repeat 2x)
Line by Line Meaning
Could you be loved and be loved?
Are you capable of both loving and being loved?
Could you be loved and be loved?
Are you willing to receive love as well as give it?
Don't let them fool ya,
Don't allow others to deceive you
Or even try to school ya! Oh, no!
Or attempt to indoctrinate you against your will
We've got a mind of our own,
We have our own thoughts and opinions
So go to hell if what you're thinking is not right!
So disregard those who disagree with your honest beliefs
Love would never leave us alone,
Love will always be present, even in times of darkness
Ayin the darkness there must come out to light.
Eventually, hope and positivity will emerge from difficult situations
Could you be loved and be loved?
Are you capable of truly giving and receiving love?
Could you be loved, wo now! and be loved?
Would you welcome being loved with open arms?
(The road of life is rocky and you may stumble too,
Life isn't always smooth sailing; we all face challenges
So while you point your fingers someone else is judging you)
So don't judge others for their struggles when you have your own
Love your brotherman!
Show compassion and kindness to those around you
(Could you be could you be could you be loved?
Could you allow yourself to receive and give love?
Could you be could you be loved?
Could you?
Could you be could you be could you be loved?
Again, could you allow yourself to receive and give love?
Could you be could you be loved?
Could you?
Don't let them change ya, oh!
Don't let the world change who you are at your core
Or even rearrange ya! Oh, no!
Or attempt to reconfigure the essence of who you are
We've got a life to live.
We all have our own unique journey to experience
They say: only only
People say that only
Only the fittest of the fittest shall survive
Only the strongest will persevere
Stay alive! Eh!
Remain strong and persevere through hardship
Could you be loved and be loved?
Reiterating the question of whether you are capable of giving and receiving love
Could you be loved, wo now! and be loved?
Reiterating the importance of being open to receiving love
(You ain't gonna miss your water until your well runs dry;
You won't realize what you had until it's gone
No matter how you treat him, the man will never be satisfied.)
No matter how much you give, some people will never be happy
Say something! (Could you be could you be could you be loved?
Encouraging listeners to speak up, be heard, and to allow themselves to give and receive love
Say something! Say something!
Continuing the previous line's message and encouraging action
Say something! (Could you be could you be loved?)
Once again, asking listeners to embrace love
Say something! Say something! Reggae, reggae!
General exhortation and a bit of fun
Say something! Rockers, rockers!
More encouragement from Ziggy Marley
Say something! Reggae, reggae!
Reinforcing the Reggae motif of the song
Say something! Rockers, rockers!
Reinforcing the Rock 'n' Roll-esque theme of the song
Say something! (Could you be loved?)
Final encouragement to connect with love
Say something! Uh!
More fun and encouragement from Ziggy Marley
Say something! Come on!
Ziggy Marley is willing listeners to take action
Say something! (Could you be could you be could you be loved?)
A final call to action and closing reinforcement of the song's overall message
Say something! (Could you be could you be loved?)
One last time - could you?
Lyrics ยฉ Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: Bob Marley
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@obiman2822
La mรบsica del profeta Bob Marley vive en cada uno de sus hijos y ahora en sus nietos y los que vienen. Bob alla arriba en Zion escuchando su legado.๐ฏ๐ฒ๐ฏ๐ฒ๐ฏ๐ฒ
@makhanu91
He sounds just like his Dad, him and family have kept not ONLY Bob's but there whole FAMILY Legacy going and for years to come. Much respect and love from all over the world and i'd speak for my own country KENYA all is not well with us and this song be PERFECT for us as a nation right now. Long Live the MARLEY'S [2k20] โ๐พ๐ฐ๐ช๐ค๐
@randalllakeworth3134
BOB DID IT BETTER!
@kalenae6074
Say somethin.. what ya want me to say.. say somethin..๐ถ๐ต๐ถ๐ต. They all sound sooooo good. Jammin out. The drums, the vibes... Pure reggae happiness. ๐
@dorrettebutler9394
Like father like son ๐ฏ๐ฒ๐ฏ๐ฒโฅ๏ธ๐๐๐ฅ
@bern7584
Wow, great atmosphere....this concert is well filmed and the sound is fantastic!!!
@amykoehler2618
You are the best Mr. Marley. Your positive vibes are such a blessing!!!!
@kayondoaziz2042
the legacy of Bob marley goes on
@saviofaleiro9196
Bob Marley the legend. Tribute to him by his children.
@joycenasc_
Maravilhoso!