The song was inspired by the tragic death of Whitney Houston in early 2012. In an interview with Digital Spy, Who said "Two days after she passed away, we were in the studio listening to lots of classics and it made me realise that there's no joy in pop music right now. The message is either 'you hurt me' or 'let's get down in the club.' I wanted to write a song that would make people feel happy and that's where "Somebody Loves You" comes from."
The song debuted at number 4 on Spotify's Most Viral list, gaining more than six million streams and earning Who accolades from BuzzFeed, Perez Hilton, Spin and Nylon, along with spreads in Elle (who called her "your next pop obsession"), Cosmopolitan, and more. Time named her one of 14 to Watch in 2014, NY Mag described her as a mix of "early Madonna…Katy Perry and Robyn, with spunk and confidence", and Billboard hailed her "shimmering tracks…and arresting pop textures."
On 8 March 2014, "Somebody Loves You" reached number one on the Billboard Dance/Club Play Songs chart.
Somebody Loves You
Betty Who Lyrics
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Who's around when you can't be strong
Who's around when you're losing your mind
Who cares that you get home safe
Who knows you can't be replaced
Who thinks that you're one of a kind
Somebody misses you when you're away
Somebody wants to hear you say
Ooh somebody loves you
Ooh somebody loves you
Ooh somebody loves you
Ooh somebody loves you
Ooh somebody loves you
I'm around when your head is heavy
I'm around when your hands aren't steady
I'm around when your day's gone all wrong
I care that you feel at home
'Cause I know that you feel alone
I think you're going to miss me when I'm gone
Somebody misses you when you're away
They wanna wake up with you everyday
Somebody wants to hear you say
Ooh somebody loves you
Ooh somebody loves you
Ooh somebody loves you
Ooh somebody loves you
Ooh somebody loves you
Why don't you come on over
Why don't you lay me down
Does the pain feel better
When I'm around
If I am good to you
Won't you be good to me
That's how easy this should be
Somebody misses you when you're away (Somebody misses you baby)
They wanna wake up with you everyday (They wanna wake up with you)
Somebody wants to hear you say (Oh they want you to say)
Ooh somebody loves you
Ooh somebody loves you
Ooh somebody loves you
Ooh somebody loves you
Ooh somebody loves you
The lyrics of Betty Who’s song Somebody Loves You revolve around the idea of having someone to rely on, someone who cares for you, and loves you. The song starts with the question of who is around when the times are hard, when you cannot find your strength and are losing your mind. It talks about the importance of someone who cares about your safety and who cannot imagine replacing you as you are unique.
In the second verse, the singer takes the role of the person who is always there for the one who needs comfort. She assures the other person that she is there for them when they need her, and also that they will miss her when she's gone. The song talks about the feeling of missing someone and wanting to see them every day. It highlights the importance of having someone who loves you and wants to hear from you.
Towards the end of the song, the singer invites the other person to come to her and lays with her, soothing their pain. The lyrics suggest that if both parties are good to each other, love is easy.
Overall, Betty Who’s song Somebody Loves You has a powerful message about the importance of having someone to rely on, the feeling of being missed, and the sense of safety that comes with knowing someone cares about you.
Line by Line Meaning
Who's around when the days feel long
Who stays with you when the day seems to never end?
Who's around when you can't be strong
Who supports you when you can't keep your head up?
Who's around when you're losing your mind
Who is there when you feel like you're going crazy?
Who cares that you get home safe
Who worries about your safety and making sure you make it home okay?
Who knows you can't be replaced
Who understands that you are unique and irreplaceable?
Who thinks that you're one of a kind
Who believes that you are exceptional and unlike anyone else?
I'm around when your head is heavy
I'm here when you feel weighed down by your troubles
I'm around when your hands aren't steady
I'm here when you need a steady hand to support you
I'm around when your day's gone all wrong
I'm here when everything goes wrong and you need someone to help you through it
I care that you feel at home
I care that you feel comfortable and at ease in my presence
'Cause I know that you feel alone
Because I understand that sometimes you feel isolated and lonely
I think you're going to miss me when I'm gone
I believe that when I'm gone, you'll realize how much I meant to you
Why don't you come on over
Why don't you come see me?
Why don't you lay me down
Why don't you lie down with me?
Does the pain feel better
Does the pain lessen when I'm with you?
When I'm around
When I'm with you
If I am good to you
If I treat you well
Won't you be good to me
Will you also treat me well?
That's how easy this should be
That's how simple our relationship should be
Ooh somebody loves you
Someone loves you deeply and passionately
Ooh somebody loves you
Someone loves you deeply and passionately
Ooh somebody loves you
Someone loves you deeply and passionately
Ooh somebody loves you
Someone loves you deeply and passionately
Ooh somebody loves you
Someone loves you deeply and passionately
Lyrics © CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Peter Walsh, Jessica Newham
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@Beriom
Who’s around when the days feel long
Who’s around when you can’t be strong
Who’s around when you’re losing your mind
Who cares that you get home safe
Who knows you can’t be replaced
Who thinks that you’re one of a kind
Somebody misses you when you’re away
They wanna wake up with you everyday
Somebody wants to hear you say
Ooh somebody loves you
Ooh somebody loves you
Ooh somebody loves you
Ooh somebody loves you
Ooh somebody loves you
I’m around when your head is heavy
I’m around when your hands aren’t steady
I’m around when your day’s gone all wrong
I care that you feel at home
'Cause I know that you feel alone
I think you’re going to miss me when I’m gone
Somebody misses you when you’re away
They wanna wake up with you everyday
Somebody wants to hear you say
Ooh somebody loves you
Ooh somebody loves you
Ooh somebody loves you
Ooh somebody loves you
Ooh somebody loves you
Why don’t you come on over
Why don’t you lay me down
Does the pain feel better
When I’m around
If I am good to you
Won’t you be good to me
That’s how easy this should be
Somebody misses you when you’re away
(Somebody misses you baby)
They wanna wake up with you everyday
(They wanna wake up with you)
Somebody wants to hear you say
(Oh they want you to say)
Ooh somebody loves you
Ooh somebody loves you
Ooh somebody loves you
Ooh somebody loves you
Ooh somebody loves you
@CandyCoated08
I like that she doesn't lose her accent while singing like so many other artists.
@Whitman1819
Maybe it's the auto tune? lol...
@Whitman1819
@Joe Banks I was being a wise ass.
@kamalporter706
if this song was released now it would be a huge summer song
@LenaGabbani
P!nk's face, Miley Cyrus' style and Katy Perry's voice!! She's PERFECT!!!!
@fairyjsmith8015
You said it all!
@the1mobile1cat
She sucks at singing and Miley Cyrus's style sucks and Katy perry is over 100 times better and betty has next to no fans
@andrelego99
Katy Perry isn't good at singing live.
@ullqiorracifer2866
Lol 😊
@Skinnymarks
the1mobile1cat Katty perry is 100 time better? Really? You do know she isn't a pop star because of her voice... more likely her boobs. And some of her songs are ceatchy. But mostly her boobs are super stars.