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Something
Across the Universe Lyrics
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Attracts me like no other lover.
Something in the way she woos me.
I don't want to leave her now,
You know I believe in hell.
Somewhere in her smile she knows,
That I don't need no other lover.
I don't want to leave her now,
You know I believe in hell.
You're asking me will my love grow,
I don't know, I don't know.
You stick around now, it may show,
I don't know, I don't know.
Something in the way she knows,
And all I have to do is think of her.
Something in the things she shows me.
I don't want to leave her now.
You know I believe in hell.
The lyrics "Something in the way she moves, Attracts me like no other lover" suggest that the singer is deeply drawn to this woman who he describes as having a unique and captivating allure. He is so enamored with her that he doesn't want to leave her side even though he knows that he is likely to face trouble in the future, hence the line "You know I believe in hell." The next few lines speak to the way this woman makes the singer feel - there is something in her smile and style that he finds irresistible. He is convinced that she is the only lover he needs, and that thought alone is enough to keep him from leaving her.
The following stanza has the singer pondering over the future of their relationship. When asked if his love will grow, he admits that he doesn't know, but suggests that if he and this woman stick together, they may find out. He then repeats the earlier line "You know I believe in hell" as if to remind himself of the potential consequences of being with her. The final stanza seems to bring the song full circle - the "something" that draws the singer to this woman is so strong that all he has to do is think of her, and he feels content. He is convinced that he never wants to leave her.
Line by Line Meaning
Something in the way she moves,
Her movements have a certain quality that is different from others and makes me feel drawn to her.
Attracts me like no other lover.
There is no one else that I am attracted to like her.
Something in the way she woos me.
There is something about her approach that makes me feel special and desired.
I don't want to leave her now,
I don't want to be away from her at this moment.
You know I believe in hell.
I have strong feelings and beliefs about what could happen if I am separated from her.
Somewhere in her smile she knows,
I can sense that there is something in her smile that is meaningful and knowing.
That I don't need no other lover.
I do not feel the need to be with anyone else other than her.
Something in her style that shows me.
Her mannerisms and way of doing things give me confidence that we are right for each other.
You're asking me will my love grow,
You are inquiring about whether my feelings for her will increase with time.
I don't know, I don't know.
I cannot predict or guarantee how my emotions will change in the future.
You stick around now, it may show,
If you stay with me and observe our relationship, you will see if my love grows for her.
Something in the way she knows,
There is a certain awareness or intuition that she possesses about our connection.
And all I have to do is think of her.
She is constantly on my mind and I find comfort in daydreaming about her.
Something in the things she shows me.
There are certain actions and behaviors that she exhibits that further solidify our relationship.
I don't want to leave her now.
Leaving her in the present moment is not something I desire or intend to do.
You know I believe in hell.
My belief in the consequences of not being with her is so strong that it feels like a form of torture.
Contributed by Evan Y. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Rosa Moina
Something in the way she moves
attracts me like no other lover
something in the way she woos me
i don't want to leave her now
you know i believe and how
Somewhere in her smile she knows
that i don't need no other lover
something in her style that shows me
i don't want to leave her now
you know i believe and how
You're asking me will my love grow
i don't know, i don't know
you stick around and it may show
i don't know, i don't know
Something in the way she knows
and all i have to do is think of her
something in the things she shows me
i don't want to leave her now
you know i believe and how
Dany Fargo
I could listen to this over and over and never get tired of it! It's such a great song and I love this version so much more than the original! <3
K P
Agreed. A fantastic cover. So well done.
Jude Ghenon
The drummer of this cover really did their job. I love the sincopated rithm
Madison Weisenborn
This has to be one of the best covers of the original. <3 So perfect!
Cherree Sher
"I don't want to leave her now!" omg, the feelings when he says that. Love this
Jim Sturgess (Thespian)
Thanks for all the love and support. Seriously blown away by the love from all of you.thank you
Sylvia Smith
@Jim Sturgess (Thespian) please say a hi to me ? Thank you ! Best wishes! xx
Carlos Cornwall
Gee, Jim Sturgess is perfect in every single way. If he sang Something to me I would melt... oh wait, I already melt just for listening to this.
Jim Sturgess (Thespian)
Thanks for all the love and support. Seriously blown away by the love from all of you.thank you
Alyssa Dawnie
I love his voice so much <3