With a sound both eclectic & focused, as powerful as it is poetic, Adam Wat… Read Full Bio ↴With a sound both eclectic & focused, as powerful as it is poetic, Adam Watts' music attests to the ability to be, at once, accessible and uniquely memorable. A true solo artist, Adam Watts writes, sings, plays, produces and engineers all his own material. His work marries meticulous production and impressive performance with deeply personal prose - where, lyrically, to listen is to enter a world where love is an ache, compromise cowardice, and truth the exercise as much as the end. "Earnestness and fragility that make for the perfect uneasy listenening; curiously accompanied by unabashedly catchy melodies." Appearing unable to keep still, his fingers from the fretz or his frame from the studio, Adam remains a much sought after drummer/percussionist, producer (Jeremy Camp, Avalon, the Supertones), and songwriter (Jesse McCartney, 702, Sara Overall). Self described as "as blocked as he is prolific," Adam's catalog of over 300 compositions have been included on various television & motion picture soundtracks (MTV, TNT, Paramont Pictures, Disney) and saw his nomination for Singer/Songwriter of the Year, Los Angeles Music Awards.

Somebody Somewhere
Adam Watts Lyrics

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""I can see that look in your eyes I've seen it before a hundred times Its not what I'm wanting to see But seeing it means I'm the one you need And when you're done crying on my shoulder You just see a friend my moment of hope is over Can't hold your heart as mine But somebody somewhere will Can't seem to get this right But somebody somewhere will Somebody somewhere will I can tell its pressure you feel As you're trying to make the impossible real That's how it goes this is life You get what you get and you wish for more every time And when I'm done crying on your shoulder You just see a friend Before it began its over Can't hold your heart as mine Yet somebody will Can't seem to get this right But somebody somewhere will Somebody somewhere will (humming) woah woah (humming) woah woah I can see that look in your eyes I've seen it before a hundred times It's not what I'm wanting to see But seeing it means I'm the one you need And when you're done crying on my shoulder You just see a friend and my moment of hope is over Can't hold your heart as mine But somebody somewhere will Can't seem to get this right But somebody Ohhhh Somebody somewhere Will""

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Adam Watts's song "Somebody Somewhere" convey a sense of longing and disappointment intertwined with hope and resilience. The singer observes a familiar look in someone's eyes, a look that signifies pain and struggle that they have witnessed many times before. Although the singer acknowledges that they are not what the other person wants to see in that moment of vulnerability, they also understand that they are the one the other person needs at that time.

There is a bittersweet realization that despite being there to offer comfort and support, the singer can only be seen as a friend, and their moment of hope for something more is quickly dashed. The lyrics reflect a sense of resignation and acceptance that they cannot hold the other person's heart as their own, but believe that somewhere out there, somebody else will be able to do so. This recognition of their limitations is contrasted with a steadfast belief in the possibility of finding someone who can fulfill the emotional needs that remain unmet.

The repeated lines "Can't seem to get this right, but somebody somewhere will" underscore the theme of perseverance and faith in the idea that even if things are not working out in the present moment, there is still hope for a better future. The humming in the background adds a layer of emotional depth to the song, further emphasizing the complexity of the singer's feelings and the ambivalence of the situation they find themselves in.

In the final verse, the lyrics come full circle, echoing the beginning of the song with the same observation of the look in the other person's eyes. Despite the repeated cycle of offering comfort and support only to be relegated to the role of a friend, the singer remains steadfast in their belief that someone, somewhere, will be able to fulfill the emotional connection they yearn for. The song captures the poignant blend of vulnerability, resilience, and hope in navigating the complexities of human relationships and the search for deep and meaningful connections.

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Written by: Adam Watts

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