somebody to love
Catherine Porter feat. Brian May Lyrics
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Can barely stand on my feet
Take a look in the mirror and cry
Lord what you're doing to me
I have spent all my years in believing you
But I just can't get no relief, lord!
Somebody, somebody
Can anybody find me somebody to love?
I work till I ache my bones
At the end I take home my hard earned pay all on my own -
I get down on my knees
And I start to pray
Till the tears run down from my eyes
Lord - somebody - somebody
Can anybody find me somebody to love?
I Got no feel, I got no rhythm
I just keep losing my beat
I'm ok, I'm alright
Ain't gonna face no defeat
I just gotta get out of this prison cell
Someday I'm gonna be free, lord!
Somebody, please find me someone
Can anybody find me somebody to love?
Somebody to love
The lyrics of Catherine Porter feat. Brian May's "Somebody to Love" are a heartfelt plea for love and salvation by a narrator who is tired of being alone and feeling unfulfilled. The opening lines of the song are incredibly melancholy, as the singer says that they feel like they are dying a little every day that they wake up. They struggle to even stand up, and when they look at themselves in the mirror, they are brought to tears because of the pain that they feel. The singer has spent their entire life believing in someone, likely a god or higher power, but they cannot find any relief in their faith. They are looking for somebody to love, someone who can fill the void in their life and bring them happiness.
The second verse of the song continues in this vein, with the singer lamenting the hard work they put in every day and how it doesn't seem to amount to anything. They pray fervently for relief, but all they get in return are tears. The chorus repeats the refrain of "somebody to love" and the desperation in the singer's voice is palpable. The final verse features the singer declaring that they have "no feel" and "no rhythm" and that they are "losing their beat." They are trapped in a metaphorical prison cell and are begging for someone to come and free them. The song ends on a plea for someone to find them somebody to love.
Line by Line Meaning
Each morning I get up I die a little
Every morning I wake up, I feel like a part of me is dying.
Can barely stand on my feet
It's difficult for me to stand due to the emotional turmoil I'm going through.
Take a look in the mirror and cry
When I see myself in the mirror, I cannot help but cry because of the pain I feel.
Lord what you're doing to me
I feel like God is testing me with these struggles.
I have spent all my years in believing you
I have dedicated my life to my faith and have been a devout believer.
But I just can't get no relief, lord!
However, even with my faith, I cannot seem to find any respite from my suffering.
Somebody, somebody
I need someone to help me overcome my pain.
Can anybody find me somebody to love?
Is there anyone out there who can truly love and understand me?
I work hard every day of my life
I put in a lot of effort and hard work every day.
I work till I ache my bones
I work so much that my body is in constant pain.
At the end I take home my hard earned pay all on my own -
Even though I work hard and earn money, I do it all by myself.
I get down on my knees
I pray to God for help and guidance.
And I start to pray
Prayer is how I cope with my hardships.
Till the tears run down from my eyes
As I pray, I cry for relief.
Lord - somebody - somebody
I desperately need help, Lord. I need someone to hear my cries.
Can anybody find me somebody to love?
Once again, I ask if there is anyone who can give me the love and support I need.
I Got no feel, I got no rhythm
I feel numb and out of sync with the world around me.
I just keep losing my beat
I cannot keep up with the fast pace of the world, causing me to feel like a failure.
I'm ok, I'm alright
I may seem okay on the surface, but inside, I am struggling.
Ain't gonna face no defeat
Despite everything, I refuse to give up or be defeated.
I just gotta get out of this prison cell
I feel trapped and limited by my circumstances, and I need to break free.
Someday I'm gonna be free, lord!
I have hope that one day, things will change for the better, and I will overcome my struggles.
Somebody, please find me someone
Once again, I plead for someone to help me and support me.
Can anybody find me somebody to love?
Is there anyone out there who can truly understand and love me for who I am?
Somebody to love
All I really want is someone to love me and be there for me.
Writer(s): Darby Slick
Contributed by Benjamin K. Suggest a correction in the comments below.