Coverversions:
Herbert Léonard - Si j'avais le courage (1967)
Lulu - To Love Somebody (1967)
Nina Simone - To Love Somebody (1967)
Eric Burdon & The Animals - To Love Somebody (1968)
Gary Puckett & the Union Gap - To Love Somebody (1968)
I Califfi - Così ti amo (1968)
The Square Set - To Love Somebody (1968)
Busty Brown - To Love Somebody (1969)
The Chambers Brothers - To Love Somebody (1969)
James Carr - To Love Somebody (1969)
Janis Joplin - To Love Somebody (1969)
Nina Simone - Così ti amo (1969)
Nicola Di Bari - Così ti amo (1970)
P. P. Arnold - To Love Somebody (1970)
Tom Jones - To Love Somebody (1970)
Kim Carnes - To Love Somebody (1971)
Roberta Flack - To Love Somebody (1971)
Mal - Così ti amo (1971)
The Flying Burrito Brothers - To Love Somebody (1974)
Gebrüder Blattschuss - Stille Zeit (1977)
Narvel Felts - To Love Somebody (1977)
Hank Williams jr. - To Love Somebody (1979)
Bonnie Tyler - To Love Somebody (1988)
Rita Marley - To Love Somebody (1988)
Rod Stewart with Booker T. & the M.G.'s - To Love Somebody (1989)
Dave Kelly - To Love Somebody (1990)
Jimmy Somerville - To Love Somebody (1990)
Paul Adkins - To Love Somebody (1991)
Billy Joe Royal - To Love Somebody (1992)
Cissy Houston - To Love Somebody (1992)
LaVern Baker - To Love Somebody (1992)
Michael Bolton - To Love Somebody (1992)
Mule - To Love Somebody (1992)
Pandora - Como tú sabes (1992)
Marbles - To Love Somebody (1994)
Gary Tesca Orchestra - To Love Somebody (1995)
I.S.P. - To Love Somebody (1995)
Polly Brown - To Love Somebody (1995)
Carlysle Lewis & The Aristocrats - To Love Somebody (1996)
Fly By Night Lady Orchestra - To Love Somebody (1998)
Barry Williams - To Love Somebody (1999)
Jimmy Barnes - To Love Somebody (2000)
Blue Rodeo - To Love Somebody (2001)
Eagle-Eye Cherry - To Love Somebody (2001)
Grant & Forsyth - To Love Somebody (2001)
B3 - To Love Somebody (2002)
Tony Hadley - To Love Somebody (2003)
Bruddah Waltah & Island Afternoon - To Love Somebody (2004)
Marmalade - To Love Somebody (2004)
Billy Corgan & Robert Smith - ToLoveSomebody (2005)
Melanie - To Love Somebody (2006)
Rudy Rotta & Friends - To Love Somebody (2006)
Grapefruit - To Love Somebody (2007)
Orleya - To Love Somebody (2007)
I Pooh - Così ti amo (2008)
Ryan Foret and Foret Tradition - To Love Somebody (2008)
Robin McKelle & The Flytones - To Love Somebody (2012)
furthermore:
Hugo Ball's Orchestra - To Love Somebody
Jackie DeShannon - To Love Somebody
Pedro da Silva - To Love Somebody
Sean Forbe - To Love Somebody
The Chi-Lites - To Love Somebody
To Love Somebody
Bee Gees Lyrics
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A certain kind of light
That never shone on me
I want my life to be lived with you
Lived with you
There's a way everybody say
To do each and every little thing
But what does it bring
You don't know what it's like, baby
You don't know what it's like
To love somebody
To love somebody
The way I love you
In my brain
I see your face again
I know my frame of mind
You ain't got to be so blind
And I'm blind, so, so, so blind
I'm a man
Can't you see what I am?
I live and I breathe for you
But what good does it do
If I ain't got you, ain't got? Baby
You don't know what it's like, baby
You don't know what it's like
To love somebody
To love somebody
The way I love you, oh no, no
You don't know what it's like, baby
You don't know what it's like
To love somebody
To love somebody
The way I love you
You don't know what it's like, baby
You don't know what it's like
To love somebody
The Bee Gees’ classic “To Love Somebody” is a song about unrequited love, longing, and the depth of feelings that come with loving someone. The opening lines speak of a light that has never shone on the singer before – an allusion to the feelings of love he has been overcome by. He goes on to express his desire to live his entire life with the object of his affection, showcasing the intensity of the feeling he has for them. The second verse then touches on the frustration and helplessness that comes with loving someone who doesn’t reciprocate your feelings, with the singer expressing his desire to be seen and understood for who he really is.
The chorus then serves to highlight the song’s central theme, to “love somebody” with every fiber of your being, to feel that kind of intensity and vulnerability that comes with giving someone your heart. It’s a feeling that is hard to describe, one that is unique to each individual, and only truly understood by those who have experienced it. In the end, the song is a powerful testament to the power of love, its ability to bring us to our knees, and yet also its incredible ability to inspire, uplift, and fill us with hope.
Line by Line Meaning
There's a light
There is a form of happiness, a unique joy that I have never experienced before
A certain kind of light
It is a light that only few have seen, a feeling that is rare and exceptional
That never shone on me
I have never been fortunate enough to find this light or to experience this feeling of pure happiness
I want my life to be lived with you
My life is incomplete without you, and I truly desire to share every moment of it with you
Lived with you
To be with you is to experience true joy and fulfillment, and it is the only way I want to live my life
There's a way everybody say
People have their own opinions on how we should live our lives and how we should love one another
To do each and every little thing
They suggest that we adhere to certain guidelines and rules in order to maintain a healthy and prosperous relationship
But what does it bring
But what good is there in following these guidelines if it doesn't lead me to you, the one I truly love?
If I ain't got you, ain't got?
What's the point of following these rules if I can't have you? You are the only one I truly care about
You don't know what it's like, baby
You can't possibly understand the depth of my emotions and the intensity of my love for you, my dear
To love somebody
To truly care about someone and to give them your all, to feel what they feel and to make them feel loved and cherished
To love somebody
To care about someone so much that it consumes your every thought and every action, and to be willing to do anything for them
The way I love you
My love for you is one of a kind, pure and intense, and it's something that I have never felt before
In my brain
Inside my thoughts and imagination
I see your face again
I keep picturing your face and thinking about you, my dear
I know my frame of mind
I understand that I am consumed by thoughts of you, and that's just the way it is
You ain't got to be so blind
You don't have to ignore my feelings and act as though they are not real
And I'm blind, so, so, so blind
I am blinded by my love for you, and I can't help but act and feel the way I do
I'm a man
I am just a human being, a person with emotions and feelings, who loves and cares deeply
Can't you see what I am?
Why can't you see me for who I am, someone who cares about you deeply and desires your love in return?
I live and I breathe for you
You are my everything and my reason for living, my dear, and I would do anything for you
But what good does it do
But what is the point of living if I can't be with you, if I can't share my life with you?
If I ain't got you, ain't got?
What's the point of living if I can't have you, my dear? You are the only one that truly matters to me
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Royalty Network
Written by: Robin Hugh Gibb, Barry Alan Gibb
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There's a light
A certain kind of light
That never shone on me
I want my life to be lived with you
Lived with you
There's a way everybody say
To do each and every little thing
But what does it bring
If I ain't got you, ain't got ?
You don't know what it's like, baby
You don't know what it's like
To love somebody
To love somebody
To love somebody
The way I love you
In my brain
I see your face again
I know my frame of mind
You ain't got to be so blind
And I'm blind, so very blind
I'm a man, can't you see
What I am
I live and breathe for you
But what good does it do
If I ain't got you, ain't got?
@user-xp3ku8zb2h
Lost my sweetheart to the evil cancer January last year … used to sing this to her while she was waiting. I still sing it to her
@genymarteletto4303
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@brendaschrijen
So Sad for you ! wish you all the best !! I have the fucking cancer , I m want to God , to many pain !! 🥺💔🙏 lost my partner with 41 year , cancer !! Im now 59 years , never another man In my live !! He was my only love !!!😢💔
@user-nb2ti3hd5w
Ce sont des chef d œuvres pour toutes les générations
@bisnesjaya55
First listen this song when I was 15 yo... Now I'm 68...still enjoying BG song... When I make a long road trip, I will play BG song along... now my kids all love n appreciate BG songs...
@lizjulio4029
respect you have made me smile
@ingridlemming6019
I am so thankful to have grown up in this era . We had the best music back then . I'm so thankful for the memories. I love the the Bee gees .
@DavidDMcLaughlin
I'm terminal. Don't know how long I have. The bee gees are a comfort
@Mokkashe
Peace to you David, enjoy the sunsets/sunrises, nature. See things anew and trust GOD. Hoping you feel the splendor of a precious life.
@brendaschrijen
wich for you a wonder🙏🙏 !! I have to cancer !! but I want to God , I have so pain !! sorry for my bad Englisch