Somebody Else Is Taking My Place
Esther Phillips Lyrics


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Somebody else is taking my place,
Somebody else now shares your embrace;
While I am trying to keep from crying,
You go around with a smile on your face.

Little you know the price I have paid,
Little you care for vows that you made;
My heart is aching, soon will be breaking,
For somebody's taking my place.





Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Esther Phillips's song "Somebody Else Is Taking My Place" explore a common feeling of heartbreak and betrayal. The singer recounts with deep pain that her lover has found someone else, and is now sharing their embrace, while she is trying her best to hide her tears. The anguish of her heartbreak is starkly contrasted by the apparent happiness and carefree attitude of her lover, who goes around with a smile on their face, oblivious to the devastating effects their actions are causing.


The lyrics of this song also reveal the sense of betrayal that the singer feels. She calls attention to the little care that her lover seems to have for the vows they made, leaving her heartbroken and in pain. Despite this, the singer still loves her partner and is unable to control the overwhelming feelings of sadness and despair that are consuming her. As the song progresses, it becomes clear that the singer's heart is aching, and it will soon break completely, leaving her alone and devastated.


Overall, the lyrics to "Somebody Else Is Taking My Place" are a powerful and poignant portrayal of the devastating effects of heartbreak and betrayal. Esther Phillips's emotive singing brings to life the pain, hurt and sadness of a love gone wrong and the tumultuous emotions experienced by the singer.


Line by Line Meaning

Somebody else is taking my place,
You have replaced me with another person


Somebody else now shares your embrace;
Someone else is now receiving the affection that I once had


While I am trying to keep from crying,
As I hold back my tears


You go around with a smile on your face.
You're happy while I'm feeling sad


Little you know the price I have paid,
You have no idea how much I've sacrificed for this relationship


Little you care for vows that you made;
You have no concern for the promises you made to me


My heart is aching, soon will be breaking,
I'm experiencing emotional pain, and it'll only get worse


For somebody's taking my place.
Because someone else has replaced me




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Written by: DELMAR BROWN, FREDDY GARCIA, JOE GALDO

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