Something
Gilberto Gil & Milton Nascimento Lyrics
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Attracts me like no other lover
Something in the way she woos me
I don't wanna leave her now
You know I believe, and how
Somewhere in her smile she knows
That I don't need no other lover
I don't wanna leave her now
You know I believe and how
You're asking me will my love grow
I don't know, I don't know
You stick around now, it may show
I don't know, I don't know
Something in the way she knows
And all I have to do is think of her
Something in the things she shows me
I don't wanna leave her now
You know I believe and how
The lyrics to Gilberto Gil & Milton Nascimento's song "Something" speak of a powerful and indescribable attraction to someone, that draws the singer towards them in an almost impossible-to-resist manner. The repeated phrase "something in the way" hints at the intangible nature of this feeling, as the singer tries to put words to what draws him to this person. He notes that her smile and style both contribute to the appeal he feels, and that he doesn't want to leave her now that he's found her. The repeated affirmation of "you know I believe, and how" reinforces the depth of feeling the singer is experiencing.
The song captures the feeling of being swept up in a force greater than oneself, and the uncertainty that comes along with such intense emotions. The singer admits that he doesn't know if his love will continue to grow, but asks the object of his affection to stick around and see. The final verse notes that simply thinking of this person is enough to bring the singer joy, and that he doesn't want to leave her. The song is a powerful testament to the strength of love and the way it can shape our lives.
Line by Line Meaning
Something in the way she moves,
The way she moves is unique and special, it draws me in unlike any other lover.
Attracts me like no other lover
She has a magnetism that is unmatched.
Something in the way she woos me
The way she shows interest in me is different from anyone else.
I don't wanna leave her now
I don't want to be apart from her, she is too important to me.
You know I believe, and how
It's clear that I have faith in our relationship.
Somewhere in her smile she knows
There's a knowledge behind her smile that tells me I don't need anyone else but her.
That I don't need no other lover
I don't feel the need to seek out anyone else.
Something in her style that shows me
The way she carries herself shows me something different and special about her.
You're asking me will my love grow
You want to know if my love for her will continue to grow.
I don't know, I don't know
I'm unsure of what the future holds.
You stick around now, it may show
If you stay with us, you'll see for yourself what the future holds.
Something in the way she knows
There's an understanding in her that helps guide our relationship.
And all I have to do is think of her
Just the thought of her is enough to remind me of how much she means to me.
Something in the things she shows me
The things she reveals to me helps strengthen our relationship.
I don't wanna leave her now
I cannot bear the thought of leaving her now, she is too important to me.
You know I believe and how
It's clear that I have faith in our relationship and in her as a person.
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