Though Ketchum first began recording in the mid-1980s, not until his 1991 record deal with Curb Records did he have a major hit with the album Past The Point Of Rescue. The title cut to the album was a Top 3 single, and other singles that met similar success included "Small Town Saturday Night" and "Sure Love".
In 1994 Ketchum toured Britain, issuing the single "Past The Point Of Rescue" on that side of the Atlantic. Though the single failed to make the UK Top 100 pop charts, it received extensive airplay on country radio. The album Every Little Word (of which the UK release featured a bonus disc of past US hits including "Past The Point...") made the Top 40 on the UK country charts and also did the same back in the US.
Ketchum continued to record and release new material. His final US releases were Father Time in 2008, and I'm the Troubadour in 2014.
His film credits included appearing in the 1988 film Heartbreak Hotel and a small role in the 1994 film Maverick.
SomeBody
Hal Ketchum Lyrics
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I thought you were one lucky guy
You had the world in your pocket
She had that look of love in her eye
You called me at one in the morning
To tell me what you're going through
It's not workin' out like you wanted
Cause brother when you say she's not all that you dreamed of
I'll say you're dreaming too much
Cause I know she's more than some damn fool deserves
I know she's somebody's love, yes, I know she's somebody's love
I've watched her raisin' your children
She was there when the going got tough
Just when she needed your loving
You strung her along on just barely enough
So brother, when you say she's not all that you dreamed of
I'll say you're dreaming too much
Cause I know she's more than some damn fool deserves
I know she's somebody's love
And if I had your luck
This time you'd be gone, she'd be mine
All of my friends would say
There goes that lucky guy
Brother, when you say she's not all that you dreamed of
I'll say you're dreaming too much
Cause I know she's more than some damn fool deserves
I know she's somebody's love
Yes, I know she's somebody's love
Oh, I know she's somebody's love
In the song "Somebody" by Hal Ketchum, the singer tells the story of a man who is unhappy in his marriage and confides in him about it. The singer recalls how he initially thought the man was lucky to have such a loving wife, but now he sees how the man takes her for granted. The man complains that she's not all he dreamed of, but the singer defends her, saying that she is somebody's love and deserves more respect.
The song is a poignant reminder of the importance of valuing and appreciating your loved ones. The singer sees the beauty in this woman who is raising their children and supporting her husband through tough times, even when she's not getting the love she deserves in return. The message is clear: don't take the people you love for granted, because they are somebody's love and deserve to be treated as such.
Overall, the song is a testament to the power of love and the importance of treating your partner with kindness and respect. It's a beautiful reminder to cherish the people in your life who love you, because they are truly precious.
Line by Line Meaning
I stood up for you when you married
I supported you when you tied the knot
I thought you were one lucky guy
I believed you were fortunate
You had the world in your pocket
You had everything going for you
She had that look of love in her eye
She was in love with you
You called me at one in the morning
You phoned me in the middle of the night
To tell me what you're going through
To share what you are experiencing
It's not workin' out like you wanted
It's not turning out as you hoped
I'm not the one to be telling this to
I'm not the best person to reveal this information to
Cause brother when you say she's not all that you dreamed of
When you claim that she doesn't match up to your expectations
I'll say you're dreaming too much
I'll say that you have unrealistic expectations
Cause I know she's more than some damn fool deserves
Because I know she deserves much better
I know she's somebody's love, yes, I know she's somebody's love
I know she is loved by someone else
I've watched her raisin' your children
I've seen her raising your kids
She was there when the going got tough
She supported you during tough times
Just when she needed your loving
Exactly when she needed your affection
You strung her along on just barely enough
You gave her the bare minimum
And if I had your luck
If I were as lucky as you
This time you'd be gone, she'd be mine
This time, you would be out of the picture and she would be with me
All of my friends would say
My friends would all comment
There goes that lucky guy
I'm the fortunate one
Yes, I know she's somebody's love
I know she is beloved by someone else
Oh, I know she's somebody's love
I am aware that she is someone's significant other
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: HAL KETCHUM, PATRICK ALGER
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