They formed the Melody Makers when they were teenagers in 1979, and recorded "Children Playing in the Streets" with their father. They went on to perform at their father's funeral in 1981.
The band's popularity was at its highest during 1988, prompting a major record deal with Virgin Records. Shortly thereafter, the group released "Conscious Party," their third album. On the album was the hit single "Tomorrow People," and the album went on to earn a well-deserved Grammy.
Could You Be Loved
Ziggy Marley & The Melody Makers 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 Ziggy Marley & The Melody Makers's song Could You Be Loved, the lyrics call for people to love one another and reject the negative influence of others. The verses caution against being fooled or letting others change and judge us, encouraging us to follow our own minds and live our own lives. The chorus asks a question and poses a challenge - could we be loved by others if we choose to love them, despite the rocky road of life and the challenges we may face?
The lyrics also reference the idea of karma, warning that we won't appreciate what we have until it's gone and that no matter how we treat others, they may never be satisfied. The song calls for action and communication, urging us to speak up and say something, while also celebrating the reggae and rockers genres and their ability to bring people together.
Overall, the message of the song is one of love, empowerment, and standing up for oneself and others, in the face of adversity and the negative influences of others.
Line by Line Meaning
Could you be loved and be loved?
Is it possible for you to both give and receive love?
Don't let them fool ya,
Or even try to school ya! Oh, no!
Do 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!
We are capable of independent thought and should not be judged for our beliefs.
Love would never leave us alone,
Ayin the darkness there must come out to light.
Love can help us overcome difficulties and bring us into the light.
(The road of life is rocky and you may stumble too,
So while you point your fingers someone else is judging you)
Life is challenging and we should not judge others when we have our own faults.
Love your brotherman!
We should treat others with love and respect.
Don't let them change ya, oh!
Or even rearrange ya! Oh, no!
We've got a life to live.
Do not allow others to change who you are when you have a life to live.
They say: only only
Only the fittest of the fittest shall survive
Stay alive! Eh!
Only the strongest will survive, so we must 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.)
We often do not appreciate what we have until it is gone, and no amount of mistreatment towards others will make them truly satisfied.
Say something! (Could you be could you be could you be loved?
Could you be could you be loved?)
Say something! Say something!
Speak up and express yourself, could you be loved?
Reggae, reggae!
Rockers, rockers!
References to the genre and style of music, encouraging people to feel the rhythm and express themselves.
Say something! Uh!
Say something! Come on!
Encouragement to speak up and express oneself with enthusiasm and urgency.
(Could you be could you be could you be loved?)
Repetition of the question, emphasizing the central theme of the song.
Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: BOB MARLEY
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