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Bob Marley Songs and Lyrics | image source: Rolling Stone3 Bob Marley Quotes About Women

By Venesha Johnson | Associate Writer

Bob Marley had a way of capturing the essence of love and relationships in a raw, authentic way with music, that resonated with a lot of us deeply. While he sings about women often, it's these 3 quotes about women that truly left an impression on me.

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“If she's amazing, she won't be easy. If she's easy, she won't be amazing. If she's worth it, you won't give up. If you give up, you're not worthy. Truth is, everybody is going to hurt you; you just gotta find the ones worth suffering for.”

This quote is classic Bob Marley, it's straightforward and truthful but has layers of meaning. He is telling us that the best things in life, particularly love, won’t come without challenges. Relationships, even with someone we think is "amazing," isn't always smooth sailing. But really, it's the ups and downs that make love meaningful and worthwhile. It’s not about finding someone perfect or easy to be with, it’s about finding someone who is so special that even the difficulties are worth facing together.

“You may not be her first, her last, or her only. She loved before, she may love again. But if she loves you now, what else matters? She's not perfect—you aren’t either, and the two of you may never be perfect together, but if she can make you laugh, cause you to think twice, and admit to being human and making mistakes, hold onto her and give her the most you can. She may not be thinking about you every second of the day, but she will give you a part of her that she knows you can break—her heart. So don't hurt her, don't change her, don't analyze and don't expect more than she can give. Smile when she makes you happy, let her know when she makes you mad, and miss her when she's not there.”

This quote digs deep into the reality of relationships. There was no sugarcoating, love is in fact messy, complicated, and oftentimes far from perfect. And that's okay. You may not be someone’s first love (probably won’t be their last) but the beauty lies in being present.

When a woman gives you her heart, she is giving you something fragile, something that could easily be broken. Marley’s advice? Don’t hurt her, don’t try to mould her into something she’s not, and don’t demand more than she can give. Love isn’t about changing someone to fit your expectations; it’s about embracing them, flaws and all, and appreciating the happiness they bring you.

“Who cares about perfection? Even the moon is not perfect, it is full of craters. What about the sea? Very beautiful, but very salty and dark in the depths. And what about heaven? Always so infinite, that is, the most beautiful things are not perfect, they are special, and every woman, every man and every human being chooses who is special in their life. Stop trying to be ‘perfect.’ Better try to be free and live doing what you like, without trying to please others.”

Here Bob draws comparisons between the moon, the sea, and heaven and how none of these things are perfect, yet they are some of the most awe-inspiring elements of our world. He’s telling us that perfection isn’t necessary for beauty or for love. In fact, it’s our imperfections that make us special.

It goes beyond romance though, it’s about self-acceptance and finding freedom in being true to yourself. Life is too short to live for the approval of others, and love is far more about connection and authenticity than about ticking boxes of what society deems "perfect."

Bob Marley’s quotes about women, remind us that love isn't about finding someone flawless, but about finding someone whose imperfections you can embrace and cherish.

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References & Sources For 3 Bob Marley Quotes About Women

  1. Bob Marley Quotes  (Author of Bob Marley - Legend). (n.d.-c). https://www.goodreads.com/author/quotes/25241.Bob_Marley
  2. Jerryltan. (2023, April 25). Bob Marley was once asked if there was a perfect woman. Medium. https://jerryltan168.medium.com/bob-marley-was-once-asked-if-there-was-a-perfect-woman-38093ae4bd60

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