Use Somebody
Georgia Mines Lyrics
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Always looking down at all I see
Painted faces, fill the places I can't reach
You know that I could use somebody
You know that I could use somebody
Someone like you, and all you know, and how you speak
You know that I could use somebody
You know that I could use somebody
Someone like you
Off in the night, while you live it up, I'm off to sleep
Waging wars to shake the poet and the beat
I hope it's gonna make you notice
I hope it's gonna make you notice
Someone like me
Someone like me
Someone like me, somebody
Someone like you, somebody
Someone like you, somebody
Someone like you, somebody
I've been roaming around
Always looking down at all I see
The lyrics of Georgia Mines's song "Use Somebody" speak about a person who is feeling lost and alone in the world. The singer has been "roaming around" and "always looking down at all I see". This is a clear indication that the person is not happy with their current situation and is searching for meaning in their life. The "painted faces" that "fill the places" that the person can't reach, also suggest a sense of isolation and disconnection from society.
The chorus of the song - "You know that I could use somebody" - is a plea for help and support. The singer is asking for someone, like the listener, to come and stand by their side. They acknowledge that "someone like [the listener]" could help them in their journey towards happiness and fulfillment.
The lyrics are also presented in a way that is open to interpretation. While the message of the song is undoubtedly one of loneliness, there is a sense of hopefulness in the singer's words. They are hoping that their struggles will "make you notice" someone like them, and in a way, this is also a message to the listener that there are others out there who are looking for companionship.
Overall, Georgia Mines's "Use Somebody" is an emotional and powerful song that speaks to those who are struggling with loneliness and disconnection.
Line by Line Meaning
I've been roaming around
I have been wandering and traveling around aimlessly
Always looking down at all I see
I have been constantly looking down and observing everything around me
Painted faces, fill the places I can't reach
There are many fake and superficial people around me who I cannot connect with on a deeper level
You know that I could use somebody
I am lonely and in need of someone who can truly understand and connect with me
You know that I could use somebody
I am emphasizing that I am in great need of someone to be there for me
Someone like you, and all you know, and how you speak
I am longing for someone like you who has knowledge, understanding, and can communicate effectively
Countless lovers under cover of the street
I observe many people engaging in secret relationships
You know that I could use somebody
I am restating my need for someone to be there for me
You know that I could use somebody
I am emphasizing once again how much I need someone in my life
Someone like you
I am specifically looking for someone like you to fill the void in my life
Off in the night, while you live it up, I'm off to sleep
While others are out having a good time, I am often in bed early, feeling lonely and disconnected from the world around me
Waging wars to shake the poet and the beat
I am fighting internal battles with my own feelings and emotions
I hope it's gonna make you notice
I am hoping that my struggles and pain will catch your attention
I hope it's gonna make you notice
I am once again expressing my hope for someone to see and understand my struggles
Someone like me
I want someone who can relate to my struggles and share my experiences
Someone like me
I am restating that I am looking for someone who can connect with me on a deeper level
Someone like me, somebody
I am emphasizing that I am seeking someone who will understand me and be there for me
Someone like you, somebody
I am specifically looking for someone like you who can fill the void in my life
Someone like you, somebody
I am reiterating that I need someone like you to be there for me
Someone like you, somebody
I am emphasizing once again that I need someone like you in my life
Writer(s): Followill Anthony Caleb, Followill Ivan N, Followill Jared, Followill Matthew
Contributed by Claire W. Suggest a correction in the comments below.