Somebody Loves Me
Ella Fitzgerald / George and Ira Gershwin Song Book Lyrics
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There should be a girl for every single man
To my great regret someone has upset
Heaven's pretty program for we've never met
I'm clutching at straws just because I may meet him yet
Somebody loves me, I wonder who, I wonder who he can be
For every boy who passes me I shout
"Hey, maybe you were meant to be my loving baby"
Somebody loves me, I wonder who, maybe it's you
For every boy who passes me I shout
"Hey, maybe you were meant to be my loving baby"
Somebody loves me, I wonder who, maybe it's you
The lyrics of "Somebody Loves Me" from the George and Ira Gershwin Song Book's, as sung by Ella Fitzgerald, exude a feeling of sheer joy and excitement. The singer is elated by the fact that somebody out there loves them, and they can't contain their curiosity and excitement about finding out who that might be. The singer expresses their wonder and their worries about who this mysterious person could be. They are evidently in a state of exhilaration and infatuation as they wait to find out who this special someone is.
As the song progresses, the singer's obsession with finding out who it is that loves them grows. They call out to every girl who passes them by, wondering if they could be the one. But despite their efforts, they remain unsure, and the mere thought of not knowing drives them wild with anticipation. In the end, they come to the conclusion that it could be anyone - even the person they are singing to.
In essence, "Somebody Loves Me" is a feel-good love song that speaks to the universal human desire for love, affection, and companionship. It captures the whimsy and enchantment of falling in love beautifully, making it one of the most memorable and beloved love songs of all time.
Line by Line Meaning
Somebody loves me
There is someone who loves me
I wonder who
I don't know who it is
I wonder who she can be
I don't know who this person is, whether male or female
Somebody loves me
I am loved by someone
I wish I knew
I really want to know who this person is
Who can she be worries me
I am worried because I don't know who this person could be
For every girl who passes me
Whenever a girl walks by me
I shout, 'hey, maybe'
I call out, hoping that maybe she is the one who loves me
You were meant to be my loving baby
I feel as though fate brought this girl to me to be my lover
Somebody loves me
There is definitely someone who loves me
I wonder who
However, I am still unsure of who it could be
Maybe it's you
But, maybe it is the person I am talking to right now
Lyrics © Wixen Music Publishing, BMG Rights Management, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Royalty Network, Songtrust Ave, Broma 16
Written by: Buddy DeSylva, Ballard MacDonald, George Gershwin
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