Somebody to Love
George Michael and Queen Lyrics


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Each morning I get up I die a little
Can barely stand on my feet (take a look at yourself)
Take a look in the mirror and cry
Lord, what you're doing to me
I have spent all my years in believing you
But I just can't get no relief, Lord
Somebody uh (somebody) somebody (somebody)
Can anybody find me somebody to love?

I work (he works hard) hard every day of my life
I work 'til I ache my bones
At the end (at the end of the day) I take home my hard earned pay all on my own
I go down on my knees
And I start to pray (praise the Lord)
'Til the tears run down from my eyes
Lord, somebody uh (somebody) somebody (somebody)
Can anybody find me somebody to love?

(He works hard) everyday (everyday)
I try and I try and I try
But everybody wants to put me down
They say I'm goin' crazy
They say I got a lot of water in my brain
I got no common sense
I got nobody left to believe
Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah

Oh, Lord
Somebody uh (somebody) somebody (somebody)
Can anybody find me somebody to love?

(Can anybody find me somebody to love?)
Got no feel, I got no rhythm
I just keep losing my beat
I'm alright, I'm alright (he's alright)
I ain't gonna face no defeat
I just gotta get out of this prison cell
Someday I'm gonna be free, Lord

Find me somebody to love
Find me somebody to love
Find me somebody to love
Find me somebody to love
Find me somebody to love
Find me somebody to love
Find me somebody to love
Find me somebody to love
Find me somebody to love
Somebody (somebody) somebody (somebody)
Somebody find me, somebody find me somebody to love
Can anybody find me
Somebody to come on, love, yeah

Find me somebody to love
Find me somebody to love
Find me somebody, somebody, somebody to love (find me somebody to love)
Find me, find me, find me, find me uh somebody to love
Find me somebody to love




Find me somebody to love (anybody, anywhere)
Somebody, somebody to love yeah yeah oh (find me somebody to love)

Overall Meaning

The opening lines of the song, “Each morning I get up I die a little, can barely stand on my feet” immediately creates a melancholic mood. The lyrics are reminiscent of someone who is struggling to remain hopeful and positive in life. The chorus line, “Can anybody find me somebody to love?” becomes a plea from the singer to fill the void in his life. The song speaks to the innate human need to be loved, and to feel worthy of affection. The driving beat of the verses electrifies into a frenzy, as George Michael grunts “he works hard”, driving home the singer’s continued efforts at trying, but failing to find love.


The second verse encapsulates the singer’s struggle in life, and his continued prayers for deliverance. “At the end of the day I take home my hard earned pay all on my own, I go down on my knees and I start to pray”. The repetition of “somebody” in the chorus line is almost like a mantra, with each repetition becoming more desperate than the last. The bridge of the song delivers a message of hope. “I’m alright, I’m alright, I ain’t gonna face no defeat,” with the singer declaring that he will keep fighting and never give up on his quest for love. The song delivers the message that love, in whatever form, is the ultimate goal in life, and the lack of it can make one feel helpless and hopeless.


Line by Line Meaning

Each morning I get up I die a little
Every day is a struggle.


Can barely stand on my feet (take a look at yourself)
I am exhausted and need help.


Take a look in the mirror and cry
I am unhappy with myself and my circumstances.


Lord, what you're doing to me
I question why life is so challenging.


I have spent all my years in believing you
I have placed my faith in a higher power.


But I just can't get no relief, Lord
I feel abandoned by that higher power.


Somebody uh (somebody) somebody (somebody)
I need someone to help me.


Can anybody find me somebody to love?
I need love and companionship in my life.


I work (he works hard) hard every day of my life
I am a hard worker and dedicate myself to my job.


I work 'til I ache my bones
My job is physically demanding.


At the end (at the end of the day) I take home my hard earned pay all on my own
I provide for myself and do not rely on anyone else.


I go down on my knees
I pray for relief.


And I start to pray (praise the Lord)
I put my faith in a higher power.


'Til the tears run down from my eyes
I am so overwhelmed that I cry.


Lord, somebody uh (somebody) somebody (somebody)
I need someone to help me.


Can anybody find me somebody to love?
I need love and companionship in my life.


I try and I try and I try
I do my best, but it never seems to be enough.


But everybody wants to put me down
Others are constantly criticizing and judging me.


They say I'm goin' crazy
People think I am losing my mind.


They say I got a lot of water in my brain
Others believe I am irrational and illogical.


I got no common sense
People think I lack basic reasoning skills.


I got nobody left to believe
I feel alone and unsupported.


Oh, Lord
I sigh and express my frustration.


Can anybody find me somebody to love?
I need love and companionship in my life.


Got no feel, I got no rhythm
I am struggling to find joy and purpose in life.


I just keep losing my beat
I feel like my life is out of sync.


I'm alright, I'm alright (he's alright)
I am trying to put on a brave face.


I ain't gonna face no defeat
I will persevere despite the challenges.


I just gotta get out of this prison cell
I feel trapped and need to make a change.


Someday I'm gonna be free, Lord
I have hope for the future where I will find happiness.


Find me somebody to love
I need love and companionship in my life.


Somebody (somebody) somebody (somebody)
I need someone to help me.


Somebody find me, somebody find me somebody to love
I need love and companionship in my life.




Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Freddie Mercury

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Comments from YouTube:

@Elena-jj6eb

George Michael was 100% the right person to sing this song. He sounds amazing. It’s so sad he’s gone now too. God bless you George. We miss you.

@okisuprayogi6928

He is indeed. RIP George & Freddy

@spkanava

Lontoo

@rohnakp2396

George could have been queen's vocalist

@mooseman3567

ALWAYS THOUGHT THAT GEORGE MICHAEL (RIP) WAS THE 1 AND ONLY CLOSET TO FREDDIE (RIP) AND STILL PUT A LITTLE OF HIS OWN INCREDIBLE TALENT TO RESPECTFULLY FRONT QUEEN AFTER FREDDIE PASSED.
GREATEST TRIBUTE IMO OF THIS INCREDIBLE RELIGIOUS TRIBUTE TO AN INCREDIBLE ARTIST.
PEACE,
Tom 🍀✌

@sherrisanders7478

Freddie and George are singing together in heaven.

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@cablevamp3163

Love George’s cover of this. He didn’t try to imitate Freddy’s pitch like everyone else. He just sung it with Freddie’s passion with his own voice.

@zivanajadresic2858

Incredibly beautiful performance with his unique wonderful colourful voice.Like a beautiful flower on the stage.

@victoriawashington565

I will miss both Freddie Mercury And George Michael!!!

@aprildannettegosa5381

he felt this song due to what was going on in his life at the time it's so sad knowing now what we did not know then

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