Everybody Needs Somebody to Love
Blues & Brothers Lyrics


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We're so glad to see so many of you lovely people here tonight, and we
Would especially like to welcome all the representatives of Illinois'
Law enforcement community that have chosen to join us here in the
Palace Hotel Ballroom at this time. We sincerely hope that you all enjoy

The show and please remember people, that no matter who you are, and
Whatever you do to live, thrive and survive, there are still some
Things that make us all the same:
You, me, him, them -- everybody, people, everybody!

Everybody needs somebody
Everybody needs somebody to love
Someone to love (Someone to love)

Sweetheart to miss (Sweetheart to miss)
Sugar to kiss (Sugar to kiss)

I need you, (you) you, you
I need you, (you) you, you
I need you, (you) you, you in the morning
I need you, (you) you, you when my soul's on fire

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Sometimes I feel, I feel a little sad inside
When my baby mistreats me, I never never have a place to hide, I need you!

Sometimes I feel, I feel a little sad inside
When my baby mistreats me, I never never have a place to hide,
I need you, (you) you, you
I need you, (you) you, you

You know people when you do find somebody, hold that woman, hold that
Man, love him, hold him, squeeze her, please her, hold, squeeze and
Please that person, give 'em all your love, signify your feelings with
Every gentle caress, because it's so important to have that special
Somebody to hold, kiss, miss, squeeze, and please.

Everybody needs somebody
Everybody needs somebody to love
Someone to love (Someone to love)
Sweetheart to miss (Sweetheart to miss)
Sugar to kiss (Sugar to kiss)

I need you, (you) you, you
I need you, (you) you, you




I need you, (you) you, you in the morning
I need you, (you) you, you when my soul's on fire

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of the Blues Brothers' classic song 'Everybody Needs Somebody To Love' are all about the joys of love and the importance of having someone in your life to love and be loved in return. The opening lines of the song see the band welcoming various members of the Illinois law enforcement community to the show.


The rest of the lyrics discuss the universal experience of needing someone to love, and the intense emotions that love can evoke. The lyrics urge listeners to appreciate the people in their lives, and to hold onto them tightly, expressing love with "every gentle caress." The repeated refrain of "I need you" reinforces the message that love is vital for human happiness and fulfillment.


Overall, while the lyrics of 'Everybody Needs Somebody To Love' may be simple, they offer an important message about the human need for connection and love.


Line by Line Meaning

We're so glad to see so many of you lovely people here tonight, and we
We are grateful for the presence of everyone, including the representatives from the law enforcement community of Illinois, here at the Palace Hotel Ballroom. We believe everyone will enjoy the show.


Would especially like to welcome all the representatives of Illinois'
We want to extend a warm welcome to all the representatives of law enforcement community of Illinois.


Law enforcement community that have chosen to join us here in the
We show appreciation for the law enforcement community that decided to attend the show here in the Palace Hotel Ballroom.


Palace Hotel Ballroom at this time. We sincerely hope that you all enjoy
We hope that everyone will have a great time enjoying the show at the Palace Hotel Ballroom.


The show and please remember people, that no matter who you are, and
We remind everyone that despite differences in race, gender, and occupation, there are a few things that make all of us the same.


Whatever you do to live, thrive and survive, there are still some
No matter how people choose to live their lives, there are certain things that they will need in order to truly survive and have a meaningful life.


Things that make us all the same:
There are certain things that all people have in common, regardless of differences in their lives.


You, me, him, them -- everybody, people, everybody!
Everyone - every person, regardless of any characteristic that differentiates them from others - needs these things.


Everybody needs somebody
Everyone needs someone to rely on, someone to turn to in times of need.


Everybody needs somebody to love
Every person requires to love and be loved in order to be truly fulfilled in life.


Someone to love (Someone to love)
Each person needs someone in their lives who they love and who loves them back.


Sweetheart to miss (Sweetheart to miss)
Everyone needs a significant other who they care about deeply and would miss if they were gone.


Sugar to kiss (Sugar to kiss)
Every person needs a romantic interest who they can kiss and show affection to.


I need you, (you) you, you
The singer needs someone to rely on, to confide in, and to love unconditionally.


I need you, (you) you, you
The singer reiterates their need for someone in their life.


I need you, (you) you, you in the morning
The artist's need for someone is not limited to certain times of the day (even first thing in the morning).


I need you, (you) you, you when my soul's on fire
The artist's need for someone is particularly acute during the difficult moments, when their soul is troubled.


Sometimes I feel, I feel a little sad inside
The singer sometimes gets sad and lonely, despite their outward appearances of happiness.


When my baby mistreats me, I never never have a place to hide, I need you!
When someone they care about mistreats them, the singer feels particularly helpless and needs someone by their side.


You know people when you do find somebody, hold that woman, hold that
When someone finds a person they truly care about, they should cherish them and hold on to them.


Man, love him, hold him, squeeze her, please her, hold, squeeze and
They should give that person all their love and affection, and express it through hugs, kisses, and other acts of romance.


Please that person, give 'em all your love, signify your feelings with
Actions often speak louder than words, so they should show their love through affectionate, kind gestures towards that person.


Every gentle caress, because it's so important to have that special
Small actions, like a gentle touch or hug, can go a long way in making someone feel loved and appreciated.


Somebody to hold, kiss, miss, squeeze, and please.
Everyone needs someone in their life to hold, to miss when they're not around, and to share intimate moments with.




Lyrics © Downtown Music Publishing
Written by: JERRY WEXLER, SOLOMON V, SR BURKE, BERT BERNS

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Lass Uns Schaun

We're so glad to see so many of you lovely people here tonight, and we would especially like to welcome all the representatives of Illinois' Law Enforcement Community who have chosen to join us here in the Palace Hotel Ballroom at this time. We do sincerely hope you'll all enjoy the show, and please remember people, that no matter who you are, and what you do to live, thrive and survive, there are still some things that make us all the same. You, me, them, everybody, everybody.

Everybody needs somebody
Everybody needs somebody to love (someone to love)
Sweetheart to miss (sweetheart to miss)
Sugar to kiss (sugar to kiss)
I need you you you
I need you you you
I need you you you In the morning
I need you you you When my soul's on fire

Sometimes I feel
I feel a little sad inside
When my baby mistreats me
I never never never have a place to hide
I need you


Sometimes I feel
I feel a little sad inside
When my baby mistreats me
I never never never have a place to hide
I need you you you
I need you you you
I need you you you
I need you you you
I need you

You know people when you do find that somebody
Hold that woman, hold that man
Love him, please him, squeeze her, please her,
Hold, squeeze and please that person, give 'em all your love
Signify your feelings with every gentle caress
Because it's so important to have that special somebody
to hold, kiss, miss, squeeze and please

Everybody needs somebody
Everybody needs somebody to love
Someone to love
Sweetheart to miss
Sugar to kiss
I need you you you
I need you you you
I need you you you...



Clara Albaladejo

We're so glad to see so many of you lovely people here tonight
And we would especially like to welcome all the
Representatives of Illinois' law enforcement community
Who have chosen to join us here in
The Palace Hotel Ballroom at this time
We do sincerely hope you'll all enjoy the show
And please remember people, that no matter who you are
And what you do to live, thrive and survive
There are still some things that make us all the same
You, me, them, everybody, everybody
Everybody needs somebody
Everybody needs somebody to love
Someone to love (someone to love)
Sweetheart to miss (sweetheart to miss)
Sugar to kiss (sugar to kiss)
I need you you you
I need you you you
I need you you you
In the morning (I need you you you)
When my soul's on fire (I need you you you)
Sometimes I feel
I feel a little sad inside
When my baby mistreats me
I never never never have a place to hide
I need you
Sometimes I feel
I feel a little sad inside
When my baby mistreats me
I never never never have a place to hide
I need you you you
I need you you you
I need you you you
I need you you you
I need you
You know people when you do find somebody
Hold that woman, hold that man
Love him, please him, squeeze her, please her
Hold, squeeze and please that person, give 'em all your love
Signify your feelings with every gentle caress
Because it's so important to have that special somebody
To hold, kiss, miss, squeeze and please
Everybody needs somebody
Everybody needs somebody to love (everybody)
Someone to love (needs somebody)
Sweetheart to miss (everybody)
Sugar to kiss (needs somebody)
I need you you you
I need you you you
I need you you you
I need you you you
I need you you you (everybody)
I need you you you (needs somebody)
I need you you you (everybody)
I need you you you (needs somebody)
In the morning, when my soul's on fire (everybody needs somebody)
Well there ain't no one around (everybody)
I need you you you you (needs somebody)
I need you you you you (everybody)
I need you you you (needs somebody)
I need you



Ma Che Caz- !

Everybody wants somebody
Everybody wants somebody to love
Someone to love
Someone to kiss
Sometime to miss, now
Someone to squeeze
Someone to please
And I need you you you
I need you you you
I need you you you
I need you you you
Oh, sometimes I feel like
I feel a little sad inside
My baby mistreats me
And I kinda get a little little mad
I need you you you
To see me through, babe
When the sun go down
Ain't nobody else around
That's when I need you baby
That's when I say I love you
That's when I say I love you
Let me hear you say yeah
Let me hear you say yeah
Let me hear you say yeah
Let me hear you say yeah
I need you you you you
Somebody to see me through, baby
I need you you you
I need you you you
I need you you you
When the sun goes down
Ain't nobody else around
That's when I'm all by myself
That's when I need your lovin' darlin'
That's when I need you so bad
You're the one I really need bad (???)
I need you
To see me through baby
In the morning time too
When the sun goes down
Ain't nobody else around
I need your lovin' so bad
Everybody needs somebody to love
I'm not afraid to be by myself but I just need to be somebody to love
All the time
All the time
All the time
All the time
All the time, babe
I said all the time, babe
I said all the time, babe
I need you
I need your lovin' so bad
Let me hear you say yeah
Let me hear you say yeah
Let me hear you say yeah, yeah, yeah
Let me hear you say yeah
Uh, huh, huh, huh
Uh huh, huh huh huh
Yeah, I need you baby so bad bad bad, bad bad, bad bad bad bad
I need you
I need you you you
I need your lovin' babe
I need your lovin' darlin'
Everybody needs somebody
Everybody needs somebody
Everybody needs somebody
Yeah, yeah yeah
Everybody needs somebody
Everybody needs somebody
Everybody needs somebody else
You gotta need too, baby
See you through
Gotta be two to see it through



All comments from YouTube:

Awakening Readiness

A timeless classic!

BDC Matt

They seriously could not have gotten a more talented group of musicians together for a movie if they tried...

Aracely Moran

+ BDC Matt Blues Brothers 2000 - Here, hold my beef . . . . Both movies had the best of the Blues playing, but in BB 2000 ALL of the best were in one supergroup and rocked that movie.

Jackass200018

One of the best movies of all time. Classic. When I watch it I feel like I'm on a mission from god !

Louise Turner

Brilliant film and brilliant song. RIP John Belushi. A true comic legend. Gone but not forgotten.🙏😓🌹🙏

Dandy Crow

RIP John Belushi. 40 years since his death. 1982-2022 :'(

Marco Felicioni

John is dead in 1983

Obi Juan Jabroni

@Marco Felicioni 5 March 1982

LFsnIper004

I love these songs!

Adam Martin

My grandad and myself sat and watched this when I was at such a young age , it’s still to this day the only thing I’ve ever watched start to finish with him. It means more than he will ever be able to imagine , truly gave me a musical education that’s lodged for life wether he meant it or not I’m grateful, I know he will never see this but thankyou grandad and to those of my generation who know will only be able to understand and appreciate. Happy new year , I’mon a mission from god 😎

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