Somebody To Love
205. Queen Lyrics
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Ooh, each morning I get up I die a little
Can barely stand on my feet
(Take a look at yourself) Take a look in the mirror and cry (and cry)
Lord, what you're doing to me (yeah yeah)
I have spent all my years in believing you
But I just can't get no relief, Lord!
Can anybody find me somebody to love?
I work hard (he works hard) every day of my life
I work 'til I ache in my bones
At the end (at the end of the day)
I take home my hard earned pay all on my own
I get down (down) on my knees (knees)
And I start to pray
'Til the tears run down from my eyes
Lord, somebody (somebody), ooh somebody
(Please) can anybody find me somebody to love?
(He works hard)
Everyday (everyday) I try and I try and I try
But everybody wants to put me down
They say I'm going crazy
They say I got a lot of water in my brain
Ah, got no common sense
I got nobody left to believe in
Yeah yeah yeah yeah
Oh, Lord
Ooh somebody, ooh somebody
Can anybody find me somebody to love?
(Can anybody find me someone to love)
Got no feel, I got no rhythm
I just keep losing my beat (you just keep losing and losing)
I'm OK, I'm alright (he's alright, he's alright)
I ain't gonna face no defeat (yeah yeah)
I just gotta get out of this prison cell
One day (someday) I'm gonna be free, Lord!
Find me somebody to love
Find me somebody to love
Find me somebody to love
Find me somebody to love
Find me somebody to love
Find me somebody to love
Find me somebody to love
Find me somebody to love love love
Find me somebody to love
Find me somebody to love
Somebody somebody somebody somebody
Somebody find me
Somebody find me somebody to love
Can anybody find me somebody to love?
(Find me somebody to love)
Ooh
(Find me somebody to love)
Find me somebody, somebody (find me somebody to love) somebody, somebody to love
Find me, find me, find me, find me, find me
Ooh, somebody to love (Find me somebody to love)
Ooh (find me somebody to love)
Find me, find me, find me somebody to love (find me somebody to love)
Anybody, anywhere, anybody find me somebody to love love love!
Somebody find me, find me love
The lyrics to Queen's "Somebody To Love" captures the feeling of longing and desperation for love. The singer pleads for someone to love and express his sadness, crying at what he sees in the mirror and the pain he feels each day. The lyrics go on to describe the singer's hard work without acknowledgement, criticism from others and desperation to the point where he sees himself as imprisoned.
The song is a reflection of Freddie Mercury's life and his personal struggles with finding lasting love. The song showcases his vocal range through powerful and emotive delivery. The chorus, "Can anybody find me somebody to love?" is a deeply personal statement for Mercury who was reportedly never satisfied with his relationships.
Interestingly, the music and composition for "Somebody To Love" was heavily influenced by gospel and soul music, which was a new departure for Queen. The band has stated that the song was inspired by Aretha Franklin's powerful vocal performance.
Line by Line Meaning
Can anybody find me somebody to love?
Asking if anybody can help me find love
Ooh, each morning I get up I die a little
I feel a little worse each day
Can barely stand on my feet
I am feeling physically and emotionally drained
(Take a look at yourself) Take a look in the mirror and cry (and cry)
When I look at myself, I am unhappy and cry
Lord, what you're doing to me (yeah yeah)
Expressing frustration with God for making me feel this way
I have spent all my years in believing you
I have put my faith in God my entire life
But I just can't get no relief, Lord!
But my struggles continue and I feel no relief
I work hard (he works hard) every day of my life
I work hard every single day
I work 'til I ache in my bones
I work until my body aches
At the end (at the end of the day)
After a long day of work
I take home my hard earned pay all on my own
I am providing for myself without any help
I get down (down) on my knees (knees)
I pray on my knees
And I start to pray
I ask God for help
'Til the tears run down from my eyes
I cry while praying
Lord, somebody (somebody), ooh somebody
Asking God to send somebody to help me
(Please) can anybody find me somebody to love?
Plea for somebody to help me find love
Everyday (everyday) I try and I try and I try
Every day I make an effort to improve my life
But everybody wants to put me down
Others are negative and unsupportive towards me
They say I'm going crazy
Others believe I am losing my mind
They say I got a lot of water in my brain
Others believe I am irrational or illogical
Ah, got no common sense
I lack basic practical knowledge
I got nobody left to believe in
I am feeling alone and unsupported
Got no feel, I got no rhythm
I lack emotional and physical connection in my life
I just keep losing my beat (you just keep losing and losing)
I can't seem to get ahead and keep moving backwards
I'm OK, I'm alright (he's alright, he's alright)
I'm putting on a brave face despite my struggles
I ain't gonna face no defeat (yeah yeah)
I won't let myself be defeated
I just gotta get out of this prison cell
I feel trapped in my current situation
One day (someday) I'm gonna be free, Lord!
I believe that someday I will escape my struggles
Got no feel, I got no rhythm
I lack emotional and physical connection in my life
Find me somebody to love
Hoping to find somebody to love
Find me somebody, somebody (find me somebody to love) somebody, somebody to love
Emphasizing how much I need somebody to love
Anybody, anywhere, anybody find me somebody to love love love!
Open to anybody and anywhere to help me find love
Somebody find me, find me love
Urgently asking for help to find love
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Freddie Mercury
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