Somebody's watching you
Eels Lyrics


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Woke up with a bang
And a bug on your face
It crawled in your mouth
And gave you a taste of
The good life you left behind
But I think you're gonna be fine

Somebody loves you
And you're gonna make it through
Somebody loves you
And you're gonna make it through

This nagging malaise
Is more than a phase
It feels like a job
But no boss ever pays you to lay there
And think how you'll die
While the tears start to well in your eyes

Somebody loves you
And you're gonna make it through
Somebody loves you
And you're gonna make it through

One more Saturday
All alone through the night
You've got to be sure
When you turn out that light
That it's going to turn on again
You've got to be your good friend

Somebody loves you
And you're gonna make it through
Somebody loves you
And you're gonna make it through
Somebody loves you
And you're gonna make it through




Somebody loves you
And you're gonna make it through

Overall Meaning

The song "Somebody Loves You" by Eels is a comforting and encouraging song that acknowledges the struggles in life but also provides hope and reassurance that there are people who care about you. The opening lines of the song describe waking up with a bug on your face, which can be seen as a metaphor for the unexpected hardships that life can bring. Despite this, the songwriter believes that everything will be okay and that the person will "make it through" because somebody loves them.


The second verse of the song talks about the feeling of being stuck in a rut and the struggle to find meaning in life. The songwriter compares this feeling to a job that doesn't pay, highlighting the frustration and hopelessness that can come with it. The lines "think how you'll die, while the tears start to well in your eyes" express the vulnerability and anxiety that often come with confronting mortality. Despite these struggles, the chorus once again emphasizes the importance of knowing that somebody loves you and that you will make it through.


The final verse of the song talks about spending Saturday night alone, which can be especially difficult for those who feel lonely or disconnected from others. However, the songwriter encourages the listener to be their own good friend and to remember that somebody loves them, providing a source of comfort and encouragement.


Overall, "Somebody Loves You" is a song that acknowledges the hardships that come with life but provides hope and reassurance through the presence of love and support from others.


Line by Line Meaning

Woke up with a bang
You were suddenly and abruptly awakened


And a bug on your face
A small insect was crawling on your face


It crawled in your mouth
The bug entered your mouth


And gave you a taste of
You experienced


The good life you left behind
The happy and content life that you no longer have


But I think you're gonna be fine
Despite the interruption to your sleep and the unpleasant experience, you will be okay


Somebody loves you
There is someone who cares for and values you


And you're gonna make it through
You will overcome your struggles and obstacles


This nagging malaise
This persistent and depressing feeling


Is more than a phase
It is not just temporary


It feels like a job
It feels like work or a burden


But no boss ever pays you to lay there
There is no compensation for feeling this way


And think how you'll die
Contemplating your own mortality


While the tears start to well in your eyes
Your eyes fill with tears


One more Saturday
Another lonely weekend


All alone through the night
Spending the night without anyone else


You've got to be sure
You must be confident


When you turn out that light
When you turn off the light before bed


That it's going to turn on again
That you will have another day and opportunity to come


You've got to be your good friend
You must be kind to yourself and take care of yourself




Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: MARK O. EVERETT

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Isabel R

Das war so ein geiles konzert! danke fürs hochladen :-)

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