I'm Somebody
Beyonce Lyrics


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I'm somebody, somebody
And nobody's gonna hold me down
No nobody, nobody, nobody's gonna hold me down
I'm somebody, somebody, somebody, somebody

Please move, move
Move right out of my life
Move it, move it

Love, love me baby
Love, love me child
'Cause baby, baby, baby
You're drivin' me wild

Heavy, heavy
You got so heavy, baby
(Yeah, yeah)
Heavy, heavy

I'm somebody, somebody
And nobody's gonna hold me down




No nobody, nobody, nobody's gonna hold me down
I'm somebody!

Overall Meaning

In Beyoncé's song "I'm Somebody", the artist empowers herself and asserts her individuality by declaring that she is somebody and that nobody can bring her down. The repeated phrase "I'm somebody" is a reminder to herself and to listeners that despite any challenges or obstacles, she is confident in her worth and identity.


The lyrics "Love, love me baby / Love, love me child / 'Cause baby, baby, baby / You're drivin' me wild" suggest that the singer is in a romantic relationship that is causing her stress and frustration. She wants her partner to love and support her, rather than adding to the weight on her shoulders. The lines "Heavy, heavy / You got so heavy, baby" may refer to the emotional burden that her partner places on her. Despite these struggles, Beyoncé remains determined to uphold her self-worth and be her own person.


Overall, "I'm Somebody" is an uplifting and empowering song that promotes self-love and individuality. It encourages listeners to recognize their own value and not let anyone bring them down.


Line by Line Meaning

I'm somebody, somebody
I have my own identity, worth, and purpose in life.


And nobody's gonna hold me down
No one can limit my potential, goals, or aspirations.


No nobody, nobody, nobody's gonna hold me down
I refuse to be oppressed, suppressed, or restrained by anyone.


I'm somebody, somebody, somebody, somebody
I repeat my sense of self-worth to affirm and reinforce it.


Please move, move
I politely request that you leave or distance yourself from me.


Move right out of my life
I want you to remove yourself completely from my personal, social, or romantic affairs.


Move it, move it
I emphasize my urgency and determination to make you leave.


Love, love me baby
I desire your affection, attention, and devotion as a romantic partner.


Love, love me child
I address you with affection and endearment, hoping to nurture a positive relationship.


'Cause baby, baby, baby
I repeat your name with tenderness and intimacy, expressing my emotional connection.


You're drivin' me wild
Your behavior, actions, or words are causing me intense excitement or passion.


Heavy, heavy
Your presence or influence feels burdensome, stressful, or overwhelming to me.


You got so heavy, baby
You have become too demanding, possessive, or controlling in our relationship.


(Yeah, yeah)
I express my agreement or affirmation with a casual expression of enthusiasm.




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Nobody can't hold me down 😀😀😀😀

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