Singer/Songwriter Darien Brockington is no stranger to the world of music. … Read Full Bio ↴Singer/Songwriter Darien Brockington is no stranger to the world of music. This Durham, North Carolina native has been singing since the age of 2 and now his time has come.
His name is an ancient Persian word meaning He Who Upholds The Good . Darien believes that his name is the embodiment of his purpose in life and is the essence of his music.Drawing from a wealth of musical influences, Darien 's music fuses jazz, rock, R&B and soul. Darien has had the opportunity to workwith some truly remarkable artists. He has toured with William Becton, written and performed with Yazarah, and collaborated with the hip-hop group, Little Brother. Darien appeared with the group on Pete Rock's latest release, Soul Survivor II , and also Okayplayer Records' True Notes Vol. 1 . Darien also appears on Little Brother's The Minstrel Show ,
Darien is currently featured on the critically acclaimed project, Connected , a transcontinental collaboration between rapper Phonte of Little Brother and Dutch producer Nicolay. His debut album "Somebody To Love" was released in 2006 on ABB Soul.

Somebody To Love
Darien Brockington Lyrics

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When it′s cold outside
And you oh so far from home
Alone and in tears
With no place to call your own

Everybody needs something to believe in
Everybody wants somebody to love
You can't turn away from me (no more)

When it ain′t no one to go to (go to)
And you think nobody cares (nobody asked yea)
And you may turn your backs
I'll just be right here baby

Everybody needs something to believe in
Everybody wants somebody to love
You can't turn away from me (no more)

Come on baby, listen when you′re ready (come to me)
Come on baby, listen when you′re ready (come to me)
Come on baby, listen when you're ready (come to me)
Listen when you′re ready
Listen when you're ready

(Come on baby, listen when you′re ready)
Everybody needs something to believe in
Everybody wants somebody to love
You can't turn away from me (no more)

No more, no more
No, nooo oooh

Everybody needs something to believe in

Everybody wants somebody to love
You can′t turn away from me (no more)

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Darien Brockington's song Somebody To Love convey a message of hope and solidarity. The opening lines set a scene of despair and loneliness, with the singer feeling cold, far from home, and in tears. But amidst this despair, the lyrics assert that "everybody needs something to believe in," and that "everybody wants somebody to love." This refrain is repeated throughout the song, and it serves as a reminder that even in our darkest moments, we all long for connection and meaning.

The verses of the song add depth to this message of hope. When the singer feels like there's no one to turn to and nobody cares, the lyrics assert that "I'll just be right here baby." This line emphasizes the importance of showing up for the people we care about, even when it's hard or inconvenient. The repetition of the phrase "come to me" further emphasizes this message, as it emphasizes the importance of being there for others and providing a listening ear.

Line by Line Meaning

When it's cold outside
When you're feeling lost and alone

And you oh so far from home
Away from the comfort of home

Alone and in tears
Feeling isolated and emotional

With no place to call your own
Without a safe haven or home base

Everybody needs something to believe in
We all need a sense of purpose or meaning in our lives

Everybody wants somebody to love
We all crave connection and companionship

You can't turn away from me (no more)
You can't ignore me or push me away any longer

When it ain't no one to go to (go to)
When there's no one else to turn to for help or support

And you think nobody cares (nobody asked yea)
Feeling like you're truly alone and no one cares for you

And you may turn your backs
Others may abandon or reject you

I'll just be right here baby
I'll stick by your side through thick and thin