Use Somebody
Isabella Celander 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
Countless lovers under cover of the street
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 shape 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
I'm ready now
I'm ready now
I'm ready
I'm ready now
I'm ready now
I'm ready
I've been roaming around
Always looking down at all I see
The lyrics of Isabella Celander's song Use Somebody speak to the yearning for connection in a world that can often feel isolating. The singer describes herself as "roaming around," constantly searching for something but finding herself looking down at what she sees. She sees "painted faces" and alludes to the feeling of being unable to reach people, as if she is not quite a part of the world around her. The chorus repeats the phrase "You know that I could use somebody," emphasizing the need for companionship and community.
The second verse shifts the focus from the singer to the person she is addressing. She describes them as someone who knows a lot and speaks well, but who is hiding amongst "countless lovers under cover of the street." Again, there is a sense of being separate from the mainstream and not quite fitting in. The chorus repeats, stressing the desire for this person to fill the singer's need for companionship. The bridge shifts the mood slightly, with the singer admitting that she feels like she is waging a war to "shape the poet and the beat." It's unclear what this means exactly, but it may suggest an artistic struggle or a sense of feeling like an outsider in a creative space. The song ends on a hopeful note, with the repetition of "I'm ready now" suggesting that the singer is open to finding the connection she seeks.
Line by Line Meaning
I've been roaming around
I've been aimlessly wandering around, without a clear purpose or direction.
Always looking down at all I see
I tend to be pessimistic, and focus on the negatives rather than the positives around me.
Painted faces, fill the places I can't reach
I see people who are putting on a façade or pretending to be someone they're not, and it makes me feel like I'm unable to connect with them.
You know that I could use somebody
I feel lonely and in need of someone to connect with emotionally.
Someone like you, and all you know, and how you speak
I'm specifically looking for someone who has knowledge, insight, and a way with words that I find captivating.
Countless lovers under cover of the street
I see people having flings or affairs, and it makes me feel like true love and genuine connections are hard to come by.
Off in the night, while you live it up, I'm off to sleep
I feel like everyone else is having fun and enjoying life, while I'm left out and just tired all the time.
Waging wars to shape the poet and the beat
I'm fighting internal battles to try and become a better artist and express myself through my music.
I hope it's gonna make you notice
I want my artistic struggles and emotional turmoil to be seen and understood by others.
Someone like me
I'm still looking for someone who understands me and can relate to my experiences.
I'm ready now
I've come to a point where I feel strong enough to put myself out there and share my music with the world.
I'm ready
I'm confident and ready to take on whatever challenges come my way.
I'm ready now
I'm really, truly ready to succeed and be noticed for my music and my talent.
Writer(s): Ivan Nathan Followill, Anthony Caleb Followill, Jared Followill, Matthew Followill
Contributed by Hannah I. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@kanpitchahorsap1415
I've been roaming around
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
Countless lovers under cover of the street
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 shape the poet and the beat
I hope it's gonna make you notice
I hope…
@kojaumusic
Found this on Spotify and I really love it!
@nguyenbaochau6437
Kojau Music so do I
@RiazShah90
same!
@miafalon6539
Same here!
@Larissa_Ssantos
Ficou perfeita na sua voz 😍👌❤
@netto8868
Melhor versão que eu ouvi até hoje!
@robsonrachid1
The best voice.
@NicoRodrigues
Parabéns! Ótima versão, sucesso para você.
@user-iy6xw3jd6c
I am listening in Japan.
I was impressed by your voice.☺️
@user-bg5ln2dj4f
Calm. Everytime I listen to your cover before sleep, I feel the daily routine and works got finished. Thanks for your voice