Use Somebody
The Sing-Off Contestants Lyrics
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Always looking down at all I see
Painted faces, fill the places I can't reach
You know that I could use somebody
You know that I could use somebody
Someone like you, and all you know, and how you speak
Countless lovers under cover of the street
You know that I could use somebody
You know that I could use somebody
Someone like you
Someone like you
Someone like you
Someone like you yeah
Off in the night, while you live it up, I'm off to sleep
Waging wars to shape the poet and the beat
I hope it's gonna make you notice
I hope it's gonna make you notice
Someone like me
Someone like me
Someone like you, somebody
Someone like you
I'm ready now
I'm ready now
I'm ready now
I'm ready now
I'm ready now
I'm ready now
I'm ready now
Someone like you
Someone like you, somebody
Someone like you
Someone like you, somebody
I've been roaming around,
Always looking down to all I see
Use Somebody by The Sing-Off Contestants is a beautiful song that talks about the longing for love and the feeling of being lost. The opening lyrics depict the feeling of being lost and trying to find one's place in the world. The singer of the song has been wandering around aimlessly, observing the world around them. They see "painted faces" and "filled places" that they cannot reach. This represents the feeling of being disconnected and the inability to connect with others.
They then express their desire for someone to fill the void in their life. They say "you know that I could use somebody," which shows their vulnerability and need for love. They want someone who knows them, someone they can share everything with, someone who understands how they speak and someone that they can have a meaningful relationship with. The line "countless lovers under cover of the street" shows how even though there are many people around, they still feel disconnected, making them feel the need for somebody.
The second verse talks about how the singer is putting in effort to make themselves noticed. They feel that they have something to offer, something that will make the other person notice them. They say that they are "waging wars" to shape themselves into the kind of person that will attract the other person's attention. This shows how love can make people go to great lengths to make themselves desirable. The ending of the song repeats the plea for someone like the person they admire, showing that nothing has changed, and they are still searching for that special someone.
Line by Line Meaning
I've been roaming around,
I have wandered from place to place without any particular direction in mind.
Always looking down at all I see
My gaze is fixed on the ground, suggesting that I am perturbed or anxious about something.
Painted faces, fill the places I can't reach
There are people around me, but they are distant and unreachable, perhaps because of the masks they wear or the social barriers that separate us.
You know that I could use somebody
I am in need of emotional support, someone who understands me and accepts me for who I am.
Someone like you, and all you know, and how you speak
I am looking for someone who is wise, compassionate, and articulate, with whom I can share my innermost thoughts and feelings.
Countless lovers under cover of the street
People around me are engaged in romantic relationships, but they are hidden and secretive, signaling a sense of shame or discomfort about their desires.
Off in the night, while you live it up, I'm off to sleep
Others around me are enjoying themselves in the nightlife, while I am feeling tired and disconnected from the rest of the world.
Waging wars to shape the poet and the beat
I am engaged in a creative struggle to express myself through language and music, hoping to make an impact on the world through my art.
I hope it's gonna make you notice
I seek validation and recognition from my audience, hoping that my work will resonate with them and touch their hearts.
Someone like me
I am unique and special in my own way, and I hope that my audience will appreciate my individuality and authenticity.
I'm ready now
I am prepared to share my art with the world, despite the risks and uncertainties that come with vulnerability and exposure.
Someone like you, somebody
I seek connection and intimacy with someone who is genuine, kind, and supportive, someone who can be my ally and my friend through the ups and downs of life.
Writer(s): Matthew Followill, Nathan Followill, Jared Followill, Caleb Followill
Contributed by Eva W. Suggest a correction in the comments below.