Everybody’s Looking for Somebody
Bruce Springsteen Lyrics


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They caught bobby by lakefoot roadsaying how the story gets told(?)(?)(2nd verse unintelligible)Eeverybody’s looking for somebodyeverybody’s lookingeverybody’s lookingeverybody’s looking for somebody




Overall Meaning

In Bruce Springsteen's song "Everybody's Looking for Somebody," the lyrics capture the feeling of being lost and searching for someone or something to hold onto. The mention of Bobby being caught by Lakefoot road adds to the theme of being lost, as it's unclear who caught him or what happened afterwards. The line "saying how the story gets told" could suggest that Bobby was sharing his own search for someone, adding to the theme of everyone being on a similar journey. The repetitive nature of the chorus emphasizes that everyone is searching, but also highlights the universality of the human experience.


The second verse of the song is difficult to decipher, adding to the idea that the search for meaning can be confusing and unclear. The word "unintelligible" even appears in parentheses to reflect this confusion. Overall, the lyrics of "Everybody's Looking for Somebody" offer a poignant look at the search for meaning and connection in life.


Line by Line Meaning

They caught bobby by lakefoot road
Bobby got caught by the authorities on Lakefoot road for reasons unknown.


Saying how the story gets told
Perhaps Bobby was telling something to the interrogators about a story that was being circulated.


(?)(?)
The lyrics are unintelligible and we cannot interpret the meaning intended by the artist at this point.


Everybody’s looking for somebody
People everywhere are searching for their true companions, soulmates or friends.


Everybody’s looking
The concept of searching or seeking is universal, and everyone is searching for something or someone.


Everybody’s looking
The search for something is a constant theme, and it is present in every corner of the world.


Everybody’s looking for somebody
The search continues, but the final objective is someone that each individual can connect with and find happiness with.




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@suegreen2490

My husband died in July last year, far too early, we loved signing this song together, especially when we drove into Baltimore and this came on the radio. Sadness and joy with this song.

@JohnBarrylizard

Sorry for your loss.

@liachatzi5897

🥲🥲

@Sianybosh

My daughters favourite Bruce Springsteen song. She was 11 years old and we played it at her funeral. Taken from us far too soon. We love you Angel, keep singing and dancing in heaven xxx

@NitishSinghchin2

My condolences. She is in a much better place now.

@Sianybosh

@@NitishSinghchin2 Thank you, I just wish she was here with me. It’s very hard to believe she is in a better place if we don’t know where she is? I’m not a religious person, but I do believe our soul goes somewhere else. Xx

@NitishSinghchin2

It's an unimaginable loss. But, as my mother always says - Time is the best healer. Stay strong. Stay positive. Better times are yet to come.

@Sianybosh

@@NitishSinghchin2 it’s very hard to see there will ever be better times ahead, maybe easier but never better than when my daughter was alive. She was also my best friend and we did everything together

@westslopesandra

Sorry that you lost your daughter. Glad that you could play that song for her and that you had a relationship with her that you knew that...

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@qying123

My father loved this song. He passed away in June last year. Today I was working on his house fixing it up for the first time since his passing. While playing music on my aux cord my car randomly switched to the radio station which has never happened before and the aux cord did not disconnect. I believe this was him giving me a sign to listen to this song and know that he’s there and proud of what I’m doing for my family.

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