If You Needed Somebody
Bad Company Lyrics


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Should have told you by now
but I can't find the words, oh no
If I could show you somehow
but I don't have the nerve, oh yeah

You don't see me looking at you
how can love be so blind
Somehow you don't notice me
sooner or later there will come a time, baby

If you need somebody, the way that I need you
If you wanted somebody, the way that I want you

Oh yeah, the way that I want you

If I could hold you tonight
it would last me forever
But the time's never right
when will we be together, oh no

If I could make you understand, what you're doing to me
Maybe there will come a time
when sooner or later I will make you see, baby

If you need somebody, the way that I need you
If you wanted somebody, the way that I want you

Ooh, if I could tell you now, the way you make me feel
Ooh, if I could show you somehow
don't you know my lovin' is oh so real

If you need somebody, the way that I need you
If you wanted somebody, the way that I want you

(If you need somebody) I need you, I want you, I gotta tell you




The way that I need you
And if you wanted somebody, the way that I want you

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Bad Company’s “If You Needed Somebody” narrate a tale of unrequited love—the singer has emotions for the person they are singing to, but they do not have the courage to express their feelings. The individual yearns for a time when their sentiment will be reciprocated. They highlight how the moments they share together are never quite enough, and they long for an everlasting union.


The lyrics are infused with a profound sense of sadness as the singer laments about not being able to find the words to tell the person they love. They convey how love can render individuals vulnerable and defenseless, stripping them of their emotional armor. The singer is desperately pleading with their love interest, hoping that someday soon, they will realize how they feel and reciprocate the emotions.


In conclusion, the lyrics of “If You Needed Somebody” are a poignant and beautiful portrayal of feelings of unrequited love. The singer is pleading and begging for the chance to express their feelings with the hope that one day their love interest will feel the same.


Line by Line Meaning

Should have told you by now
I should have expressed my feelings to you already


but I can't find the words, oh no
But I am struggling to articulate them


If I could show you somehow
If I could demonstrate my feelings in some way


but I don't have the nerve, oh yeah
But I lack the courage to do so


You don't see me looking at you
You are not aware of my feelings because you do not notice me watching you


how can love be so blind
This is because love can lead to blindness towards the other person's feelings


Somehow you don't notice me
You fail to recognize my emotions towards you


sooner or later there will come a time, baby
However, eventually, there will be a moment when you realize my worth


If you need somebody, the way that I need you
If you want someone to rely on, like how I rely on you


If you wanted somebody, the way that I want you
If you desire someone as much as I desire you


If I could hold you tonight
If I could be with you this evening


it would last me forever
I would cherish that moment forever


But the time's never right
Unfortunately, the timing is never correct


when will we be together, oh no
When will we have a chance to be together?


If I could make you understand, what you're doing to me
If only I could help you see what effect you have on me


Maybe there will come a time
Perhaps in due time


when sooner or later I will make you see, baby
I will eventually make you realize how much I care for you


Ooh, if I could tell you now, the way you make me feel
If I could express to you how I truly feel because of you


Ooh, if I could show you somehow
If I could demonstrate my feelings towards you


don't you know my lovin' is oh so real
Don't forget that my love for you is genuine


(If you need somebody) I need you, I want you, I gotta tell you
(If you require someone) I require you, I desire you, and I must inform you


And if you wanted somebody, the way that I want you
And if you desired someone as much as I desire you




Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: BRIAN HOWE, TERRY THOMAS

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Most interesting comment from YouTube:

Jav C

RIP Brian Howe
Your legacy will continue forever. Thank you for this amazing song and many more


Brian Howe, the lead singer for the British rock supergroup Bad Company and a former vocalist for Ted Nugent, has died. He was 66.


Howe was found in his home Tuesday morning, suffering from cardiac arrest. Though EMT’s were able to have a short conversation with him, they were unable to revive him. Howe’s passing was confirmed by his longtime friend and manager, Paul Easton.


“It is with deep and profound sadness that we announce the untimely passing of a loving father, friend and musical icon, Brian Howe,” Easton said in a statement.



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Listening in 2021. Still get those musical chills when I hear this song, amazing to this day! ❤️

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U have no idea what this song that Era means to me. Been thru the ringer. 45 and divorced. Lost everything that mattered. Made more mistakes then any man would ever wanna say..but guess what. I'm still here. I owned up. Never a cheater. Worked my as.s off. Tried the American dream. Got just screwed. But still here standing and just want a woman to hold at night and fall asleep with. AND JUST HAVE SUM GOOD TIMES.

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PETE

You are correct about that. The 80's drumbeat is unique and unmistakable recognizable.

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