Somebody To Love
Darby Slick Lyrics


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When the truth is found to be lies
And all the joy within you dies
Don't you want somebody to love, don't you...
Need somebody to love, wouldn't you...

Love somebody to love, you better...
Find somebody to love
When the garden flowers baby are dead, yes and
Your mind, your mind is so full of bread

Don't you want somebody to love, don't you...
Need somebody to love, wouldn't you...
Love somebody to love, you better...
Find somebody to love

Your eyes, I say your eyes may look like his
Yeah, but in your head, baby, I'm afraid you don't know where it is
Don't you want somebody to love, don't you...
Need somebody to love, wouldn't you...

Love somebody to love, you better...
Find somebody to love
Tears are running down and down and down your breast
And your friends, baby they treat you like a guest

Don't you want somebody to love, don't you...
Need somebody to love, wouldn't you...




Love somebody to love, you better...
Find somebody to love

Overall Meaning

Darby Slick's "Somebody To Love" is a song about the search for love and companionship, particularly when one is going through difficult times. The opening lines, "When the truth is found to be lies and all the joy within you dies," suggests a sense of disillusionment and loss felt by the singer, who is in need of somebody to love. The song further explores this theme of loneliness and despair, and the desire to find someone to share life with.


The refrain, "Don't you want somebody to love, don't you... Need somebody to love, wouldn't you... Love somebody to love, you better... Find somebody to love," underscores the importance of finding companionship and love in life. The reference to dead garden flowers and a mind full of bread further emphasizes the feelings of emptiness and disillusionment. The lines, "Your eyes may look like his, but in your head, baby, I'm afraid you don't know where it is," suggests that the singer is looking for someone who truly understands them and with whom they can connect on a deeper level.


Line by Line Meaning

When the truth is found to be lies
When you discover that what you believed to be true is actually false


And all the joy within you dies
And all the happiness and excitement you felt is gone


Don't you want somebody to love, don't you...
Don't you desire love and companionship?


Need somebody to love, wouldn't you...
Wouldn't you benefit from having someone to love?


Love somebody to love, you better...
It's important to love and be loved


Find somebody to love
Look for someone to love


When the garden flowers baby are dead, yes and
When the beauty and life in your world fades away


Your mind, your mind is so full of bread
Your thoughts and worries are overwhelming


Your eyes, I say your eyes may look like his
You may physically resemble someone else


Yeah, but in your head, baby, I'm afraid you don't know where it is
But mentally, you may be lost and unsure of yourself


Tears are running down and down and down your breast
You're crying uncontrollably


And your friends, baby they treat you like a guest
And your friends may not fully understand or appreciate you




Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, BMG Rights Management
Written by: DARBY R. SLICK

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@michelelopez9799

When the truth is found to be lies
And all the joy within you dies
Don't you want somebody to love
Don't you need somebody to love
Wouldn't you love somebody to love
You better find somebody to love

When the garden flowers, baby are dead, yes and
Your mind, your mind is so full of red
Don't you want somebody to love
Don't you need somebody to love
Wouldn't you love somebody to love
You better find somebody to love

Your eyes, I say your eyes may look like his
Yeah, but in your head, baby, I'm afraid you don't know where it is
Don't you want somebody to love
Don't you need somebody to love
Wouldn't you love somebody to love
You better find somebody to love

Tears are running down and down and down your breast
And your friends, baby they treat you like a guest
Don't you want somebody to love
Don't you need somebody to love
Wouldn't you love somebody to love
You better find somebody to love



All comments from YouTube:

@Eli70mod

I was 73 years old when this song first came out and now I’m dead it funny how time flies

@zamev

🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣👍

@thebot6818

😕best music I've heard from the damn 60s 😢 i miss the 60s it was a dream now its just this shut music rap and stupid shit im sorry America 🇺🇸

@thebot6818

😭😭😭😭😭

@Eli70mod

@@thebot6818 😭😭

@CC.R0Y

I didn't exist and now I do, where did the good ol' days go😭

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@randybailin4902

This is one of those songs that if you're driving and it comes on the radio it's a mandatory volume increase.

@jlwilder8436

And that statement is true about ANY song sung by Grace Slick!
The problem is, most of her amazing music is practically never heard.
Just imagine hearing "Welcome to the Wrecking Ball!" come on! 🤯

@dannypipewrench533

We were coming home from Walmart one time, and this came on. We were pretty excited.

@pvank1799

And White Rabbit.

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