somebody to love
David Dima Lyrics
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Keep the rhythm
You're not fair
Please me tonight
My flame is just over
You can't take my heart away
It's another lonely day
I cannot change my life for you
Because I don't believe in you!
Like a shadow
Can you be my lover?
'Cuz I need somebody to love
Tell me why, don't be shy
Take the rhythm inside
Love is heaven
I feel so lonely, yes I need somebody to love
Through the night
I can fly at the speed of the light
I'm on fire
Let me be so wild
Every time I call your name
I remember yesterday
Love is a game
You take my breath away
You can't take my heart away
It's another lonely day
Look at me now
I cannot change my life for you
Because I don't believe in you
Like a shadow
Can you be my lover?
'Cuz I need somebody to love
Tell me why, don't be shy
Take the rhythm inside
Love is heaven
I feel so lonely, yes I need somebody to love
Through the night
I can fly at the speed of the light
I'm on fire
Let me be so wild
The lyrics of David Dima's "Somebody to Love" express the emotional struggle to find love and satisfy the longing for a sense of belongingness. The lines "Let me stay up in the air, Keep the rhythm you're not fair, Please me tonight, My flame is just over" evoke a sense of desperation and depleted self-confidence in the artist who feels lost in the process of finding love. The artist here metaphorically refers to love as a rhythm, something that keeps him up in the air, and a flame that is now extinguished. The repetition of the line 'you can't take my heart away' reflects the artist's unshaken belief in himself and that love should not compromise his identity.
The chorus, "Like a shadow, can you be my lover? 'Cause I need somebody to love. Tell me why, don't be shy, take the rhythm inside. Love is heaven, I feel so lonely, yes, I need somebody to love" conveys the message that the artist is looking for someone to love but is afraid to commit. The metaphorical usage of the word 'shadow' gives the feeling of something ephemeral that can leave anytime. Love is referred to as heaven, something that can take away loneliness but yet so elusive. The artist repeats his need for someone to love, emphasizing his deepest desire to find a match.
Overall, the lyrics are a beautiful expression of the feeling of loneliness and the search for love, inspiring hope for those who find the process of searching for a partner daunting.
Line by Line Meaning
Let me stay up in the air
Allow me to continue feeling free and weightless.
Keep the rhythm
Maintain the beat that we are currently moving to.
You're not fair
You are not treating me justly or equitably.
Please me tonight
Perform in a way that will satisfy me for the duration of the evening.
My flame is just over
The passion and intensity that I have experienced in our relationship has come to an end.
You can't take my heart away
You are not capable of stealing my affections or emotions from me.
It's another lonely day
Another day goes by where I am feeling isolated and alone.
Look at me now
Observe how I have changed or transformed since we last interacted.
I cannot change my life for you
I am unwilling to alter or modify my lifestyle to please or impress you.
Because I don't believe in you!
The reason for my unwillingness to change for you is because I lack faith or trust in you.
Like a shadow
Similar to how a shadow follows and mimics its subject, I want you to be with me at all times.
Can you be my lover?
Will you fulfill the role of my romantic partner?
'Cuz I need somebody to love
I am in need of affection and love from another person.
Tell me why, don't be shy
Explain to me why you are holding back or keeping secrets.
Take the rhythm inside
Allow the music to affect and influence your emotions and behavior.
Love is heaven
Love is a divine and blissful experience.
I feel so lonely, yes I need somebody to love
I am currently feeling isolated and require the comfort and companionship of a significant other.
Through the night
Throughout the dark hours when most people are sleeping.
I can fly at the speed of the light
I can visualize myself moving at an impossible velocity, unencumbered by physical limitations.
I'm on fire
I am experiencing intense emotions and sensations that are akin to being consumed by flames.
Let me be so wild
Allow me to act according to my instincts and passions, without restraint or control.
Every time I call your name
Each instance that I vocalize your given title,
I remember yesterday
I am reminded of past experiences and interactions that we have had together.
Love is a game
Affection and romance can be perceived as a competition or challenge.
You take my breath away
Your beauty or appeal renders me speechless and stunned.
Writer(s): Davide Di Marcantonio And Sjoerd Vermaak
Contributed by Charlie E. Suggest a correction in the comments below.