Somebody To Love
J.S.P. Lyrics


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Clock strikes upon the hour
And the sun begins to fade
Still enough time to figure out
How to chase my blues away

I've done alright up 'til now
It's the light of day that shows me how
And when the night falls
The loneliness calls

Oh, I wanna dance with somebody
I wanna feel the heat with somebody
Yeah, I wanna dance with somebody (dance)
With somebody who loves me
Oh, I wanna dance with somebody
I wanna feel the heat with somebody
Yeah, I wanna dance with somebody
With somebody who loves me

I've been in love and lost to my senses
Spinnin' through the town
Sooner or later, the fever ends
And I wind up feelin' down

I need a man who'll take a chance
On a love that burns hot enough to last
So when the night falls
My lonely heart calls

Oh, I wanna dance with somebody
I wanna feel the heat with somebody
Yeah, I wanna dance with somebody (dance)
With somebody who loves me
Oh, I wanna dance with somebody
I wanna feel the heat
Yeah, I wanna dance with somebody
With somebody who loves me

(Somebody who, somebody who)
Somebody who loves me, yeah
(Somebody who, somebody who)
To hold me in his arms, oh

I need a man who'll take a chance
On a love that burns hot enough to last
So when the night falls
My lonely heart calls (oh)

Oh, I wanna dance with somebody
I wanna feel the heat with somebody
Yeah, I wanna dance with somebody (dance)
With somebody who loves me
Oh, I wanna dance with somebody
I wanna feel the heat with somebody
Yeah, I wanna dance with somebody
With somebody who loves me

Ooh, ooh (dance)
Come on, baby (dance)
Woo, yeah (dance)
Now get with this, whoa (dance)
Don't you wanna dance (dance) with me, baby?
Don't you wanna dance (dance) with me, boy?
Hey, don't you wanna dance (dance) with me, baby?
With somebody who loves me
Don't you wanna dance? Say you wanna dance
Don't you wanna dance?
Don't you wanna dance? Say you wanna dance
Don't you wanna dance?
Don't you wanna dance? Say you wanna dance
Uh-huh
With somebody who loves me
Ooh
Ooh, ooh
Ooh, ooh




Hey, baby
Don't you wanna love me? Don't you wanna love me?

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of J.S.P.'s "Somebody to Love" symbolize the yearning for love and connection in the midst of loneliness and longing. The song opens with the singer acknowledging the passing of time as the sun sets, signaling an opportunity to chase away their sorrows. Despite having managed to cope with life so far, it is in the light of day that they find clarity, but when night descends, the feelings of isolation and emptiness intensify. The call for somebody to dance with expresses a desire for joy, warmth, and companionship, seeking solace in the arms of someone who truly loves them.


The singer reflects on past experiences of being in love and the inevitable feeling of loss and disorientation that follows. They describe themselves as being caught up in the whirlwind of emotion, hoping that the inevitable pain of love coming to an end will subside. The yearning for a partner who is willing to take a risk on a love that burns passionately emphasizes the desire for a connection that is enduring and meaningful. The repetition of the longing for somebody to dance with highlights the intensity of the desire for emotional and physical closeness.


As the song progresses, the plea for a lover who will hold them in their arms and reciprocate their love becomes more fervent. The repeated chorus expresses a deep-seated longing for companionship and affection, emphasizing the importance of finding someone who truly cares for them. The call to dance and feel the heat with somebody signifies a desire for intimacy and connection that transcends mere physical attraction, seeking a profound emotional bond that brings comfort and fulfillment.


The upbeat and energetic nature of the song's rhythm juxtaposed with the poignant lyrics creates a powerful juxtaposition, highlighting the yearning for love and connection amidst the backdrop of loneliness and longing. The final repetitions of the plea to dance and be loved emphasize the singer's desperate need for a genuine connection and affection. Ultimately, "Somebody to Love" encapsulates the universal desire for a deep and meaningful connection with another person, capturing the essence of seeking solace, warmth, and love in a world full of uncertainty and loneliness.




Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: George Robert Merrill, Shannon Rubicam

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Laurice Dulay

Can anybody find me somebody to love?
Ooh, 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 (and cry)
Lord, what you're doing to me (yeah yeah)
I have spent all my years in believing you
But I just can't get no relief, Lord!
Somebody (somebody) ooh somebody (somebody)
Can anybody find me somebody to love?
I work hard (he works hard) every day of my life
I work 'til I ache in my bones
At the end (at the end of the day)
I take home my hard earned pay all on my own
I get down (down) on my knees (knees)
And I start to pray
'Til the tears run down from my eyes
Lord, somebody (somebody), ooh somebody
(Please) can anybody find me somebody to love?
Everyday (everyday) I try and I try and I try
But everybody wants to put me down
They say I'm going crazy
They say I got a lot of water in my brain
Ah, got no common sense
I got nobody left to believe in
Yeah yeah yeah yeah
Oh, Lord
Ooh somebody, ooh somebody
Can anybody find me somebody to love?
(Can anybody find me someone to love)
Got no feel, I got no rhythm
I just keep losing my beat (you just keep losing and losing)
I'm OK, I'm alright (he's alright, he's alright)
I ain't gonna face no defeat (yeah yeah)
I just gotta get out of this prison cell
One day (someday) I'm gonna be free, Lord!
Find me somebody to love
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Somebody somebody somebody somebody
Somebody find me
Somebody find me somebody to love
Can anybody find me somebody to love?
(Find me somebody to love)
Ooh
(Find me somebody to love)
Find me somebody, somebody (find me somebody to love) somebody, somebody to love
Find me, find me, find me, find me, find me
Ooh, somebody to love (Find me somebody to love)
Ooh (find me somebody to love)
Find me, find me, find me somebody to love (find me somebody to love)
Anybody, anywhere, anybody find me somebody to love love love!
Somebody find me, find me love



All comments from YouTube:

Rose Fountain

Got the female solo for this song and I’m so nervous but excited!!!! Ahhh the concert is next week so I’m doing some practicing, hopefully everything turns out :D

Gem

How did it go?

David Hegdahl

Roger... WOW... very nice arrangement! The lead in voicing in the first 6 measures are wonderful and will get everyones attention right off the bat. I really like sop, alto and tenor going up as the bass line goes down on "any body". Then does a similar voicing on measure 4 with sop. going up and everyone else going down on "somebody to" ."love" in unison. Reminds me of a chart I did many years ago by Ken Kraintz. I don't know how you do it as arranging is beyond me. But, I love having my groups sing your charts.... always have. Didn't make it to the October Fest this year with the German Band. If you got something going on musically down your way let me know. It would be great to see you. I also have Peter Pan on my calendar for next year. The Camelot Theater is a cool place to perform in. Hey, I hope you sell a bunch of this chart.... it is just that good...!

Jabari Moshe

@Yousef Reyansh Definitely, have been watching on Instaflixxer for months myself :)

Yousef Reyansh

you probably dont give a shit but if you are bored like me during the covid times then you can watch all of the new series on InstaFlixxer. Have been binge watching with my gf for the last couple of months :)

Benditø

I did this for my chorus class. My favorite song that we did

Adam V.

Same 👏🏽 & TØP>>>

Rose Cadenza

This is such an amazing arrangement. I love it a lot. One of my favorite songs Freddie composed. :D

Adam V.

I loved this arrangement when in HS choir we did a Queen concert 👏🏽👏🏽 brings back memories

Katie K

I loved doing the solo for this!

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