Their hits include “Shooting Star,” “Bad Company,” “Feel Like Makin’ Love,” “Rock ‘N’ Roll Fantasy,” "Ready for Love," and “Can’t Get Enough,” most of which are off of the albums Straight Shooter and Bad Company.
In the mid 80`s Rodgers & Burrell left the band. New singer Brian Howe, who had worked with Ted Nugent earlier, made 4 albums with the band. Year 1990`s LP Holy water contained big hit "If you needed somebody". Their style was then more like melodic rock.
In mid 1990`s Howe left the band and solo artist Robert Hart replaced him. Also other guitarist Dave Colwell & basist Rick Wills joined to group. In 2000`s Paul Rodgers came back to make the new album with old band members Kirke, Ralphs & other guys. They got a hit with the song "Joe Fabulous" what was number 1 on Classic Rock Radio. After that recording all original members left the band and new line-up members came to band. Robert Hart became again the band´s singer.
If You Needed Somebody
Bad Company Lyrics
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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
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
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
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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.
solo taco amigo
I'm 17 years old and I don't want this kind of music to go away. Keeping the spirit alive by listening to this kind of music. 👍❤️
Craig Morgan
Keep it up that's the real music
Craig Morgan
Right on
Mike Hilton
Yrs your very right I grew up listen to this kind of music and it's the greatest music I think and I also think that music has lost the ture meaning that it once was maybe it's just me but it's my belief thank you for keeping it alive
Tracy Pronenko
I'm 52 and I promise, we will!😉
robert newhauser
I turn negativity off with a big smile, mooch!
DeniseRenee40
Listening in 2021. Still get those musical chills when I hear this song, amazing to this day! ❤️
Game Changer16
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.
All Day
@Amy Rakow pppppppp
PETE
You are correct about that. The 80's drumbeat is unique and unmistakable recognizable.