[Bob Marley:]
Could you be loved and be love?
Could you be loved and be love?
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 isn’t right!
Love would never leave us alone
A-in the darkness, there must come out to light
Could you be loved and be love?
Could you be loved, wo yeah! And be loved?
Could you be loved and be loved?
Could you be loved, wo yeah! And be loved?
[I Threes:]
The road of life is rocky and you may stumble too
So while you point your fingers someone else is judging you
[Bob Marley:]
Love your brotherman!
[I Threes:]
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?
[Bob Marley {I Threes}:]
Don’t let them change ya, oh!
(Scat singing)
Or even rearrange ya!
(Scat singing)
Oh, no!
We’ve got a life to live
{Ooh, ooh, ooh}
They say, only… only
Only the fittest of the fittest shall survive
Stay alive! Eh!
[Bob Marley:]
Could you be loved and be loved?
Could you be loved, whoa yeah! And be loved?
[I Threes:]
Never miss your water until your well runs dry
No matter how you treat him, the man will never be satisfied
[Bob Marley (I Threes):]
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!
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!
Say something
Exploring the Meaning of “Could You Be Loved”
“Could You Be Loved” by Bob Marley is a timeless anthem that radiates positivity and resilience. The lyrics encourage listeners to remain true to themselves, resist negative influences, and embrace love in all its forms. Marley’s message is both empowering and universal: don’t let others define your worth or change who you are. The repeated question, “Could you be loved and be loved?” invites self-reflection about our capacity to give and receive love, even in challenging times. The song also touches on unity, urging us to support one another and not judge, as life’s journey is unpredictable for everyone. The buoyant reggae rhythms, combined with call-and-response vocals, make the track uplifting and memorable.
Song Credits
- Artist: Bob Marley & The Wailers
- Songwriter: Bob Marley
- Release Year: 1980
- Label: Island Records