Is There Somebody Who Can Watch You
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I preferred it before
We should ring dad more
Lost our house
Hold me close
I stopped by, just to wash my clothes

I know it's me that's supposed to love you
And when I'm home you know I got you

Is there somebody who can watch you?

I know it's me that's supposed to love you
And when I'm home you know I got you
Is there somebody who can love you?

Is there somebody who can watch you?
Is there somebody who can watch you?

Overall Meaning

"Is There Somebody Who Can Watch You" is a song by The 1975 that appears on their second studio album, "I Like It When You Sleep, for You Are So Beautiful Yet So Unaware of It". The song is a heartfelt and emotional track about a parent's love for their child, expressing feelings of guilt and remorse for not being around to watch over their child as often as they should.

The lyrics begin with the singer expressing how they preferred things before, hinting that something drastic has happened in their lives that has caused changes. The lyrics then mention how they should 'ring dad more', suggesting that the parent was not present in their child's life before. The singer then goes on to express their need for comfort and affection, saying "hold me close" and "I stopped by, just to wash my clothes". These lines convey a sense of longing for the love of their family, and their desire for a place where they feel wanted and welcome.

The chorus of the song repeats the lines "I know it's me that's supposed to love you, and when I'm home you know I got you, is there somebody who can watch you?" This chorus highlights the heart of the song - the singer's guilt and remorse for not being present in their child's life as much as they should. The lyrics express a deep love and concern for their child's safety and well-being, and their desperation for someone to watch over them when they are not around.

Line by Line Meaning

I preferred it before
I liked things better in the past

We should ring dad more
We should call Dad more often

Lost our house
We no longer have our home

Hold me close
Embrace me tightly

I stopped by, just to wash my clothes
I came over to clean my clothes

I know it's me that's supposed to love you
I understand that it's my responsibility to love you

And when I'm home you know I got you
You can count on me when I'm home

Is there somebody who can watch you?
Is there another person who can take care of you?

Is there somebody who can love you?
Is there someone else who can provide love for you?

Is there somebody who can watch you?
Is there another person who can take care of you?

Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: ROSS STEWART MACDONALD, ADAM BRIAN THOMAS HANN, GEORGE BEDFORD DANIEL, MATTHEW TIMOTHY HEALY

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Most interesting comments from YouTube:

Kyra Miles

9y↑813

I preferred it before
We should ring dad more
Lost our house
Hold me close
I stopped by, just to wash my clothes

I know it's me that's supposed to love you
And when I'm home you know I got you
Is there somebody who can watch you?

I know it's me that's supposed to love you
And when I'm home you know I got you
Is there somebody who can love you?

Is there somebody who can watch you?
Is there somebody who can watch you?

Pudding

10y↑9

I am very touched by your comment however this song is actually to the lead singer's father... the lyrics goes like this..
I preferred it before
We should ring dad more
Lost our house
Hold me close
I stopped by, just to wash my clothes

I know it's me that's supposed to love you
And when I'm home you know I got you
Is there somebody who can watch you?

I know it's me that's supposed to love you
And when I'm home you know I got you
Is there somebody who can love you?

Is there somebody who can watch you?
Is there somebody who can watch you?

All comments from YouTube:

Mike Penn

10y↑1.2K

For anyone wondering more about what this song is about... In an interview i watched Matty said this was written for his brother. His brother is younger then him and after his parents divorce he felt as though lost in the mix was how is brother was coping with it. And since the band was about to go big and start touring he could no longer be around as much to look after him. So as a personal message Matty through this on the end of the album so his brother would know.... One of if not THE most emotional voices on a track that I've ever had the privilege to listen to. You can tell it pains him to sing it.

nikki

10y↑36

right in the feels

Symonn Steinberg

7y↑17

you hit me right in the feels,oh my god,mah heart,mah soul

Sinéad O'Mahony

3y↑3

well I’m crying

SteadyC

3y↑2

Jesus...

David Koplitz

1y↑1

Wow, thanks for the info.❤

Aðalheiður Lind

8y↑222

This is the kind of song you never want to end

Alexis Brea

8y↑2

I agree!

Sonia F.R.

9y↑313

I think this is my favourite song out of all of The 1975's. I don't know, I just think it's different from the rest (they're all great btw) and it kind of puts you in this peaceful/melancolic/daydreaming mood. It's soothing to know that it's ok to feel bad somedays.

Elisa Benaggoune

9y↑2

Sonia Riyad That's how I feel about it

Brandyn Davis

8y↑7

+Sonia Riyad I honestly listen to this some days just to be able to allow myself to be sad. That helps me realize that my problems aren't as bad as it might seem. :)

Sonia F.R.

Brandyn Davis Me too. And I have a feeling this is the right way to do it. In case you're having one of those days, don't worry, it will all fall into place. There's time and space for everything ;)

Thomas Nelson

8y↑1

+Sonia Riyad Thank you :)

Sonia F.R.

8y↑1

Thomas Nelson you're welcome! :D

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Eileen Ortiz

10y↑78

i fell asleep with headphones on & spotify was on shuffle for The 1975, and im over here thinking i've heard everything from them, and then this song comes on... ( i was still half asleep by the way) and i woke up sobbing because this song is so beautiful and it has a lot of feeling in it. thank you The 1975.

Kyra Miles

9y↑813

wa ve

8y↑15

thank u

Justanuser

thnx

Ella

8y↑3

ily

L

43w↑1

I saw the interview, and he told that at that time his parents divorced, they sold their house, the first 1975 record was coming out, and Matty felt the burden of not being able to be home with his little brother. Matty has a heart of gold ❤

Connor Scribner

8y↑774

I remember watching him play this in Boston, he struggled to make it through, he kept crying

Flora

8y↑31

I WOULDVE CRIED OMG NOO

Flora

7y↑6

mydogrush ok then

mydogrush

7y↑7

Goldy Lox lol im just kidding. This song is sad af.

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Robbie

7y↑275

This song makes me realise how i've ignored my little brother and he worships me sometimes and can sometimes be really kind to me and I'll be mean to him and tell him to go away when he's just trying to appreciate me. If you've got a little brother just let him know you appreciate him every now and then

chickenbeforeegg

7y↑21

This. This this this.

SLeepyDee

3y↑3

I’m the little sister—yeah: my older brother’s sort of missed the chance now, not that he’d care. Good on you for being thoughtful about it.

Yenkoes

9y↑334

Somehow I always come back to this song, I can't forget about it and I know I will come back again, feeling helpless

Isabella Swarbrick

9y↑8

I feel this so much. When it's dark I return and listen. It's like a magnet when I feel sad.

Yenkoes

9y↑4

***** and here I am.

Isabella Swarbrick

Indeed

Killaaaa

If that ain't the truth..

RFC

10y↑28

This song and his voice gives me goosebumps. Gorgeous.

Anya Zeljak

9y↑304

He cried singing this at the concert in Sydney. So much respect for him <3

Gloebal

5y↑1

Australia?!! ❤😩

mary kosin

8y↑145

the shake in matty's voice really makes me want to tell my brother I love him

Jessica Lindsay

9y↑68

Why is it that each and every time I listen to this song, I never fail to cry. I can be absolutely anywhere and the tears just keep pouring down my face. It kills me. Anyone else?

Dominika Szymanek

9y↑2

Me too! I can hear the first note of this song and my eyes are full of tears

Marina Schieve

+Dominika Szymanek Always happens!!! Matty's voice is just full of feeling if that makes any sense.

Dominika Szymanek

I think that too, his voice really shows how he feels about what he is singing about. Always gets me!

elena2426

3y↑3

I just cried through this entire song. His voice is so emotional. He is such a sensitive snd loving person.

M

10y↑4

I can't help but shed tears whenever I hear this song. This describes a lot of my life right now.

Haley Kramer

10y↑5

This song gives me chills. It's so beautiful and melodic. His voice has so much emotion. Favorite song by The 1975.

Destiny Alvarado

10y↑394

Oh shit... I found this band bc they're all over my tumblr dash, so I decided to look them up & give 'em a listen... Fuck. I think I might be in love.

Annie Matusiewicz

10y↑8

SAME

Emma Maria

9y↑2

Annie Matusiewicz Same

Hazel Magee

9y↑1

Happened to me too.

Anna Kipping

11y

I can't get enough of this song it's so beautiful and emotional x

Becky Turner

7y↑26

'we should ring dad more' my dad just left me and my family thanks to depression so as soon as this song came on i just burst into tears

mari stella

9y↑144

I can definitely imagine Matt singing this to his little brother as he sleep. AND THE IMAGE BREAKS MY HEART

Carnictis

1y↑1

First time hearing this. Instant tears the moment he starts singing.

How?!
This is magical.

Wen Bells

8y↑2

This song is just crazy. Seriously, it shoots the feels straight into you.

Flora

6y↑1

I still cant get over this. I’m so thankful for this song. Matty shared this deep part of himself in this song and you can feel every note and lyric. I just akfjsjakfhsasf

lauradotpeace

10y↑9

saw them live last night...matt sat down at the keyboard to play this song it was so heart warming. one of their best

dance dance dance

10y↑62

I go to boarding school and whenever I leave my little brother cries as I have to walk away and all you can hear are cries and the suitcase rolling. So whenever I hear this song I think of him and I just lose it and cry too. This is one of my fav's off the album.

Deborah Godoy Facal

11y↑1

I love it! Is so beautiful this song! Kisses from Argentina, guys!

Ruth McGuigan

10y

This song is sending shivers all over my body and I'm on the verge of tears. Beautiful.

devilskinn

9y↑3

I discovered the band some two weeks ago and I like them very much. And this one song has brought me closer to really loving them. Not that it is my favourite, but it is so good and different.

Andre Stewart

10y↑7

Just puts me in the right mood for some reason. Think this is one of the best songs off of one of the best albums ever.

Jasmine irwin

favorite song right here tbh. it's so soft and i can listen to ir on repeat forever. the lyrics are beautiful as well

Aoife McC

10y↑5

such a beautiful song... gives me chills :)

Crisu Horan

10y↑6

Well, I've just listened your album and I think it is completely amazing. Congrats! Lots and lots of support from Spain <3

DyanaDraws

9y↑2

This is my first time hearing this song and it was just immediate tears, I had no control over it. His voice is just so soothing and rough and just so different.

sonoricardo music

4y↑2

It's 2019 and this song still got me in tears sometimes

The Random Channel

10y↑3

Writing a sad historical narrative event, and I listen to this while doing it to get in the mood. Really gets me for hours

LoveTheLifeYouLive

11y

I could just fall asleep in a wonderful trance when I listen to this ❤

destiny nicole

this song shows his voice the most. this will always be my secret go-to song when i need to cry for a minute. absolutely amazing.

gowiththefro

11y

the band.the music. the lyrics.the album. its just all so damn perfect

oneliltiger

11y

Support these guys because they have great music. I want them to keep writing :)

Madeleine Hewson

10y

I can't put in words everything I think about this band and how much I love it, it just doesn't look like enough

Adam R

every song is awesome, you guys are fantastic!!

Kaci Prevel

I love this song I think its one of my favourite on the album!!

Mariana Ortiz

10y↑5

One of my favorites. So tender and sweet. So perfect.

JosephineJ

10y↑1

I heard so much of them.. There sound makes me smile while j fall asleep to there words with the understanding of them..Just Mind blown

AmataEliz

11y

Everything about this new album is amazing. I've been listening to it every day since it came out and I have a feeling I won't stop for a long time. The 1975 is just perfect. Love them so much. <3 Matthew's voice is like a little piece of Heaven. Can't get over any of these songs.

Loveforpvt

11y

They are truly amazing :')

Matias

9y↑151

I just found out what this song about...now I will always think of my little brother, who is in the military. He's doing well in his career and he even found "somebody who can watch over" him. We both have our own lives, I just hope that he never forgets the bond that brothers share.

Manuel (Mogely) Herrera

8y↑1

I love this. I understand

wa ve

agreed

Emily Barwick

11y

There are no words to describe how beautiful this song is. It's perfection

Lia

4y↑1

This song to me is about my dad. I lost him to cancer, and we did lose our house, and I stayed away because of all the pain. I know it's me who's supposed to love you, and when I'm home you know I got you. I wish I would have been there more.

Francesca

8y↑76

I love the beepy thing in the background that picks up speed then slows down. Makes me think of loads of cars going really fast on a motorway. Also when you're in a car and the rain on the window looks all golden cause the streetlights that's what the beeps remind me of

JustEraseTheSystem

8y↑5

+Francesca wow you just painted a picture for me, a dope picture

Boglárka Domokos

I've cried to this song countless times, and this song makes even crying so much more beautiful, you feel freer while doing it. As soon as the song ended, I felt this pain that destroys me again. Only The 1975 can do such magic. I feel blessed to be alive at the same time as this band.

madeleine p.

What a fantastic band.

SUSYEZ

2018 and I still bump this tune on the regular ❤

Kababayan Mekeni

I saw one of his performances and he had difficulty finishing the song without crying. It was so emotional and I love him more for being human. Making it real and be honest with his feelings. I love you Matty.

Lily Smith

Just hearing "Oh I preferred it before" just pulled my heart-strings. This is a beautiful song I didnt know Matt Healy could sing this genre of music.

crass

11y

love this song!

Alondra Susana

10y

I love the song and the story behind the song :)

Maskyyah Thomas

6y↑1

This will forever be beautiful to me...

sueisfine

1y↑1

i love this track. there's something special in it that's different from any other song on this record. it feels more personal, open, & coming from the heart.

airborne ranger

Coming back to the song after forgetting it since Senior year of high school, being 24 now, I’m literally trying not to cry bc I feel like I’ve lost so much of myself and the sudden memories of when I was SO much more passionate and loving and open to life, between them and now are an entire saga of love and loss that make for an shocking contrast. I used to have feelings all the time, now not so much anymore as life has taken a toll on my soul, to the point where I know my younger self would be devastated to find out what I’ve done with my life. Life is too beautiful and incredible to sit and do nothing, however. Pain is only suffering if you are stagnant- pain is a wonderful thing as long as you use it to better yourself.

Makenna Macomber

7y↑1

There are very few songs that just hit me hard, and this is one of them.

Katie

9y↑1

these types of songs that they make just make me want to cry and it's beautiful

kappamannyce

11y

This album from Front to Back.......endless enjoyment, emotional, soul rocking, excellence. Best Album I've listened to in years. And I'm a Hip Hop head. 10 thumbs up.

Gabby Mendoza

9y↑2

This EP is just breath taking..

Gina Rizk

10y↑6

Wow. This is incredible.

Ellis Knowles

11y

This gives me shivers its beautiful

Livia Wu

It's crazy to know that his brother is now 22 years old. Louis was 12 when Matty wrote this song. Can't believe how fast time went by. As a kid each moment seemed so much longer. 😭

Giorgia Galliani

8y↑1

il concerto di ieri è stato bellissimooooooo. emozionante. ho sudato come un animale, però ne è valsa la pena !!! :)

phoenix08

11y

this song is making me get butterflies oh my god its perfect. i love them so much

someamorplease

9y↑3

This song gives me such nostalgic feelings, I feel like I'm 7 years old and sat in my granddads house.

Josh Lond

8y↑4

I only realized the meaning of this song the other day and ive never had something resonate so much with me.

goji berry

10y

I am having breaks listening to this I can't listen to it in one go without crying, it's such a beautiful song

hauntmybed

3y↑1

i dedicate this to my siblings. we don't talk, hang out, or play anymore. we literally act like strangers. i miss our little bond. ♡

Livia Wu

I get that. Now a days I only talk to my siblings if they need something from me. like a favor. I wish I could just text them rn, but I hate always being the one to that starts the conversation. I feel like I would be bothering them/ be annoying bc we were never close with each other

Kalene Cx

10y

This song is really beautiful.

yehwateva

10y

Seriously, amazing artist.

Ellie Ryan

11y

Perfect movie soundtrack- so sad but so beautiful and elegant

Downzy2019

7y↑6

This song brings up some memorys buried very deep.

Fordo Gaming

10y↑377

Song makes me think of the good days I had with her before she left me

Gabriel Windsor

10y↑68

sorry mate

Amy North

10y↑15

Ouch. :(

DNA Esportivo

10y↑7

Jake Youngg

10y↑15

youre not alone mate

Pudding

10y↑9

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stefanny martinez

10y

I LOVE this song so much

Adam Robinson

10y

my favourite song on the album. i just wish it was longer

s.w.126strawberry

❤❤🖤🖤💫song deserves so much more love

isobel long

10y

I love it!

Brittany Milner

10y

just love this song

midnight driving

This song touched my heart.

Sonja Drofenik

5y↑1

heard this song for the first time now and I dont even have a younger brother and it has me crying my eyes out

Jahnira Rose

11y

In an interview Matty said that this song was about him not being around to watch out for his little brother, his parents divorced and that's why he says 'we should ring dad more'. A really beautifully raw song.

Shannon S

11y

How can someone not like this song..

Chloe Mulholland

11y

I'm strangely drawn to this song. It's just beautiful and raw xxxx

Jasmin Sykes

This is so different to all the other songs on the 1975 album but I love it

iate yoskittles

11y

Beautiful song

LukeIAmYourMother

8y↑8

I actually really love this.

rat grrl

8y↑96

"is there somebody who can watch you" it's making me thing of Kurt Cobain and how I hope that if there is an afterlife he's ok and he's found the happiness he deserves.

robert zoolander

8y↑27

Stop sniffing paint

aine earley

rat grrl same

Healy1975 tumblr

its really beautiful <3

photorich

10y↑3

When I was in the 8th grade I fell for a girl at my church, we dated but soon ended we were too young then. Couple years later I had a chance to be with her and this time being better but I lost that chance. Now me graduating this upcoming year from highschool I look at her and I know I'm the one that should be loving her, but if I tell her I know she'll tell me we shouldn't be together that I would deserve better but.....who says I want better....this song is truly amazing

Late_Bloc_Party

9y↑3

Really beautiful song. Even more so if you read what the song is about.

Juvy Gonzales

11y

I got so excited when I saw these new uploads. Beautiful!!!<3

Bailey Hein

I love this song so much

joyce ann donasco

I can’t help but remember my brother who passed away because of an accident which should have never happened if the driver was not an irresponsible drinker. As the eldest, I always blamed myself for not being able to rescue him when he needed it most. This song, it brings all the memories but I know I’ve got an angel in heaven now. I miss him though. Every day.

Lil Yawg

If he were to sing this song live I would loose my shit and break down crying because this song gets to me so much

nico

9y↑1

This song is beautiful...

JosieLitten♡

8y↑17

the way the 1975's songs fuck me up is so bizzare I feel like it he's literally describing my relationship with my brother and oh my lord I'm sat here crying my eyes out I've literally never related to a band more