Everybody Needs Somebody to Love
Jake and Elwood Lyrics


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Everybody wants somebody
Everybody wants somebody to love
Someone to love
Someone to kiss
Sometime to miss, now
Someone to squeeze
Someone to please
And I need you you you
I need you you you
I need you you you
I need you you you

Oh, sometimes I feel like
I feel a little sad inside
My baby mistreats me
And I kinda get a little little mad

I need you you you
To see me through, babe
When the sun go down
Ain't nobody else around
That's when I need you baby
That's when I say I love you
That's when I say I love you
Let me hear you say yeah
Let me hear you say yeah
Let me hear you say yeah
Let me hear you say yeah

I need you you you you
Somebody to see me through, baby
I need you you you
I need you you you
I need you you you

When the sun goes down
Ain't nobody else around
That's when I'm all by myself
That's when I need your lovin' darlin'
That's when I need you so bad
You're the one I really need bad (???)

I need you
To see me through baby
In the morning time too
When the sun goes down
Ain't nobody else around
I need your lovin' so bad

Everybody needs somebody to love
I'm not afraid to be by myself but I just need to be somebody to love
All the time
All the time
All the time
All the time
All the time, babe
I said all the time, babe
I said all the time, babe
I need you
I need your lovin' so bad
Let me hear you say yeah
Let me hear you say yeah
Let me hear you say yeah, yeah, yeah
Let me hear you say yeah
Uh, huh, huh, huh
Uh huh, huh huh huh
Yeah, I need you baby so bad bad bad, bad bad, bad bad bad bad

I need you
I need you you you
I need your lovin' babe
I need your lovin' darlin'
Everybody needs somebody
Everybody needs somebody
Everybody needs somebody
Yeah, yeah yeah
Everybody needs somebody
Everybody needs somebody
Everybody needs somebody else
You gotta need too, baby




See you through
Gotta be two to see it through

Overall Meaning

The song "Everybody Needs Somebody To Love" by Jake and Elwood Blues, commonly known as The Blues Brothers, is a soulful and upbeat tune that highlights the universal human desire to have someone to love and rely on. The lyrics emphasize the importance of finding a partner who can offer love, affection, and support, as well as demonstrate the pitfalls of feeling alone and neglected. The song exudes a sense of longing and yearning for companionship, especially during times of hardship, and portrays the ideal romantic relationship as one that can withstand any obstacles.


Throughout the song, the singer expresses his need for a partner who can "see [him] through" and provide comfort during difficult times. He describes feeling sad and angry when his "baby" mistreats him, but finds solace in the knowledge that he has someone to rely on when the world feels bleak. Additionally, the repetition of "I need you" throughout the song emphasizes how essential it is for humans to have someone to love, cherish, and look after.


Overall, "Everybody Needs Somebody To Love" is a timeless classic that speaks to the heart of the human experience. It reminds us that, no matter how strong and independent we may be, we all need someone to support us, care for us, and love us unconditionally.


Line by Line Meaning

Everybody wants somebody
Everyone desires companionship


Everybody wants somebody to love
Everyone seeks a person to love


Someone to love
A person to have romantic feelings for


Someone to kiss
A person to share intimate moments with


Sometime to miss, now
A person to feel longing for when they are gone


Someone to squeeze
A person to hug tightly


Someone to please
A person to make happy or satisfy


And I need you you you
I require your presence


Oh, sometimes I feel like
At times I experience the feeling of


I feel a little sad inside
I have a slight sadness within me


My baby mistreats me
My significant other treats me poorly


And I kinda get a little little mad
This causes me to become somewhat angry


To see me through, babe
To support me during difficult times


When the sun go down
During the night


Ain't nobody else around
No one else is present


That's when I need you baby
That's when I require your presence


That's when I say I love you
That's when I express my love for you


Let me hear you say yeah
Express agreement with me


I need you you you you
I greatly need you


I need you
I require your presence


In the morning time too
Also during the morning


That's when I'm all by myself
That's when I am alone


You're the one I really need bad (???)
You are the person I require greatly


All the time
Continuously


I'm not afraid to be by myself but I just need to be somebody to love
I am not scared of being alone, but I desire to be with someone to love


Everybody needs somebody
Everyone requires companionship


Everybody needs somebody else
Everyone needs another person


You gotta need too, baby
You also need someone, dear


See you through
Support you through difficult times


Gotta be two to see it through
It takes two people to support each other through trials




Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Downtown Music Publishing, ROBERT MELLIN LIVING TRUST
Written by: JERRY WEXLER, SOLOMON V, SR BURKE, BERT BERNS

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This falls in the. Category of SNL movies that did work.

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Literally could be said at any point in time since movies where invented. Hollow, pointless statement.
Maybe try enjoying something without putting something else down, for a change.

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Yes. It was before Biden became a president.

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