Spring-boarding his musical career during his 10 years living in New York City with early musical roots in the East Village, Lieb took the NYC songwriting scene by storm. After his first performance at Sidewalk Café he was immediately swooped into meetings with producers, label execs and collaborators of the highest caliber. After a year or so exploring the big-labels, Eli put on the brakes and retreated to his hometown of Fairfield, Iowa. It was in this rural refuge where Eli was able to write one of this year’s most exciting club-beat driven albums from his own musical instincts.
Perhaps one of the keys to understanding Lieb’s intuitive sense of melody and insightful candid lyrics has to do with his lifelong practice of Transcendental Meditation. Raised in an environment in which he practiced daily, he was taught as a child and has been meditating daily since. Eli describes it as a very different upbringing, which he is entirely grateful for: “meditation allows me to go through life with positivity and joy and makes me feel a deep connection to the underlying currents that we are all a part of.” TM is the same meditation that the Maharishi introduced to the Beatles and which the David Lynch Foundation supports with numerous educational outreaches.
While the production value on Eli Lieb is of the utmost quality, the honest lyrical content was written the same way any bedroom record is written: straight from the hip, from the depths of the heart; Eli’s tremendous talent, craft, and heart-felt production shines through on every track.
Someone Like You
Eli Lieb Lyrics
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I heard that you're, settled down
That you've, found a guy and you're, married now
I heard that your dreams came true
Guess he gave you things, I didn't give to you
Old friend, why are you so shy?
It ain't like you to hold back or hide from a lie
I hate to show up out of the blue uninvited but I
Hoped you'd see my face and that you'd be reminded
That for me, it isn't over
Nevermind, I'll find someone like you
I wish nothing but the best, for you too
Don't forget me, I beg, I remember you said,
Sometimes it lasts in love and sometimes it hurts instead."
Sometimes it lasts in love and sometimes it hurts instead
You'd know how the, time flies only
Yesterday, was the time of our lives
We were born and raised in a summery haze
Bound by the surprise, of our glory days
I hate to show up out of the blue uninvited but I
Couldn't stay away, I couldn't fight it
I'd hoped you'd see my face and that you'd be reminded
That for me, it isn't over
Nevermind, I'll find someone like you
I wish nothing but the best for you too
Don't forget me, I beg, I remember you said,
Sometimes it lasts in love and sometimes it hurts instead."
Sometimes it lasts in love and sometimes it hurts instead
Nothing compares, no worries or fears
Regrets and mistakes they're memories made
Who would have known how bittersweet this would taste?
Nevermind, I'll find someone like you
I wish nothing but the best for you too
Don't forget me, I beg, I remembered you said,
Sometimes it lasts in love and sometimes it hurts instead."
Sometimes it lasts in love and sometimes it hurts instead
Eli Lieb's cover of Adele's "Someone Like You" is a song about a past love. The first verse reveals that the singer has heard that his old flame has moved on and gotten married to someone. Although the singer didn't give his ex-lover everything she wanted, he remembers her dreams and hopes that her new partner has fulfilled them. The chorus repeats the famous line, "Nevermind, I'll find someone like you," which shows the singer's struggle to move on from this past love but also his hope that he will find someone new who is just as special.
The second verse reflects on the good times they spent together, "born and raised in a summery haze," which adds to the nostalgic and wistful tone of the song. The bridge talks about how "Regrets and mistakes they're memories made," which suggests that the singer cherishes even the difficult parts of their past relationship because they have made him who he is today. The chorus is repeated again, reinforcing the singer's mixed emotions towards moving on from his past love.
Overall, the song captures the universal experience of a love that has ended but lingers on in our memories. It's a bittersweet tribute to that person and the hope that we'll someday find someone like them.
Line by Line Meaning
I heard that you're, settled down
I was told that you have settled down
That you've, found a guy and you're, married now
I heard that you have found a man to marry
I heard that your dreams came true
I heard that your aspirations have become a reality
Guess he gave you things, I didn't give to you
I think he has given you some things that I wasn't able to offer
Old friend, why are you so shy?
Why are you acting so timid, my dear old friend?
It ain't like you to hold back or hide from a lie
You're not usually the type to withhold the truth or hide from it
I hate to show up out of the blue uninvited but I
I don't want to inconvenience you by randomly showing up without being invited but
Couldn't stay away, I couldn't fight it I'd
I couldn't resist my urge to see you
Hoped you'd see my face and that you'd be reminded
I was hopeful that when you saw me, you'd remember
That for me, it isn't over
For me, our relationship isn't finished
Nevermind, I'll find someone like you
Nevermind, I will search for someone like you
I wish nothing but the best, for you too
I hope for nothing but the best for you too
Don't forget me, I beg, I remember you said,
Don't forget about me, I plead, I recall you saying
Sometimes it lasts in love and sometimes it hurts instead.
Sometimes love lasts and other times it causes pain instead.
You'd know how the, time flies only
You would understand how quickly time passes by
Yesterday, was the time of our lives
Yesterday was the peak of our existence
We were born and raised in a summery haze
We grew up in a carefree, blissful atmosphere
Bound by the surprise, of our glory days
Connected by the unpredictability of our good times
Nothing compares, no worries or fears
Nothing can compare, no concerns or anxieties
Regrets and mistakes they're memories made
Mistakes or misjudgments become valuable memories
Who would have known how bittersweet this would taste?
No one could have anticipated how bittersweet our present situation would feel
Contributed by Jordan N. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Grokk
It's so nice to hear such emotion when you sing. It looks like you could break down into tears the entire video. You really seem to put everything into your singing, and that's what makes it so beautiful.
Ralf T.
personally i think your the best cover for adele's version. it's not that sing so great it's just your voice which makes it so raw and real! incredible !
metta8
You have a wonderful voice. With this particular song, I think it is very important to feel the emotions of the words when you are singing it. It is what makes this song special.
TheHappyheart77
This is one of my all time favourite songs ,if you get the chance to see Adele live ,it`ll give you goosebumps.Wonderful cover:)..Hope you`ll both have a great day to remember ,and many years of happiness...xx
Will Robinson
It doesn't matter who the song is aimed at, Love is Love. Great song, great voice. Thank you.
Larry King
Eli...your songs brought this 64 years old man to tears....thank you
Larry
Wesam Ramaha
woow 😟
Mari Storytimes
Larry King awwwwwwhhh
Victoria
larry are you still alive ?
José Augusto Gutiérrez
FAKE!!!