Could You Be Loved
Bob Marley & the Wailers
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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 A-yin 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?)
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Written by: Bob Marley
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11 facts about this song
Musical Composition"Could You Be Loved" was composed by Bob Marley, a key figure in reggae music and frontman of the Jamaican band, The Wailers.
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Album HistoryThe song is from the album titled "Uprising," which is known to be Bob Marley & the Wailer's final studio album, released in 1980, a year before Marley's death.
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Song MessageThe song's lyrics carry a strong message of unity, love, and understanding, embracing Marley's strong Rastafarian beliefs and his longing for global peace.
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Chart Performance"Could You Be Loved" was successful in music charts globally, reaching number 5 in the UK Singles Chart and also charting in several other countries.
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Music VideoThe music video for this song, although made long after the album release, encapsulates Marley's timeless spirit and captures the essence of his live performances.
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Cultural ImpactThe catchphrase from the song, "Could you be loved and be loved?" became one of Bob Marley’s most famous quotes, and is often used to symbolize his message of love and unity.
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Song VersionsThere are various versions of the song available, including a live version on the 2001 reissue of "Live!" from the concert at the Lyceum, London in 1975.
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Cover VersionsOver the years, "Could You Be Loved" has been covered by various artists, cementing its status as a timeless classic. One notable cover is by the British group UB40 in 2013.
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Significance of ReleaseThe song was released in 1980, a critical year in Marley's career as he was trying to extend his influence into North America.
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InstrumentationThe song's musical arrangement is a blend of reggae with elements of funk, jazz, and R&B. This fusion of genres added to its broad international appeal.
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Last Public PerformanceMarley performed "Could You Be Loved" during his last concert in 1980, which was held at the Stanley Theater in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
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