somebody to love
James Wolpert Lyrics
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Each morning I get up I die a little
Can barely stand on my feet
Take a look in the mirror and cry
Lord what you're doing to me
I have spent all my years in believing you
But I just can't get no relief,
Lord!
Can anybody find me somebody to love?
I work hard every day of my life
I work till I ache my bones
At the end I take home my hard earned pay all on my own -
I get down on my knees
And I start to pray
Till the tears run down from my eyes
Lord - somebody - somebody
Can anybody find me - somebody to love?
(He works hard)
Everyday - I try and I try and I try -
But everybody wants to put me down
They say I'm goin' crazy
They say I got a lot of water in my brain
Got no common sense
I got nobody left to believe
Yeah - yeah yeah yeah
Oh Lord
Somebody - somebody
Can anybody find me somebody to love?
Got no feel, I got no rhythm
I just keep losing my beat
I'm OK, I'm alright
Ain't gonna face no defeat
I just gotta get out of this prison cell
Someday I'm gonna be free, Lord!
Find me somebody to love
Can anybody find me somebody to love?
The lyrics of James Wolpert's "Somebody to Love" express a deep yearning for love and companionship, as the singer laments his lack of fulfillment and the isolating effects of his struggles. The opening line "Can anybody find me somebody to love?" encapsulates the central theme of the song, as the singer longs for someone to share his life with. He goes on to describe the feelings of desperation and hopelessness that plague him, as he wakes up each morning only to "die a little" and can barely stand because of the burden he carries alone.
The following verses delve further into the singer's struggles, as he bemoans his lack of relief despite years of belief and hard work, and the fact that nobody seems to understand him or believe in him. He is portrayed as someone who is constantly under attack, with people trying to put him down or questioning his sanity, causing him to feel misunderstood and alone. Despite all this, he still maintains a sense of optimism, believing that someday he will be free from his current predicament and find the love he so desperately craves.
Overall, "Somebody to Love" is a poignant and relatable exploration of the human need for connection and the pain of isolation. It captures the feelings of loneliness and alienation that so many of us experience at some point in our lives, while also offering a glimmer of hope that things can get better.
Line by Line Meaning
Can anybody find me somebody to love?
I'm desperately searching for someone to love and who will love me back.
Each morning I get up I die a little
Every single day is a struggle for me.
Can barely stand on my feet
I'm exhausted and feel like giving up.
Take a look in the mirror and cry
I'm unhappy with who I am and how I look.
Lord what you're doing to me
I feel helpless and lost, and I wonder why God is letting me suffer.
I have spent all my years in believing you
I've always had faith in you, Lord.
But I just can't get no relief,
But I'm still struggling and nothing seems to make it better.
Somebody, somebody
I need someone to help me through this.
I work hard every day of my life
I put in a lot of effort and work tirelessly every day.
I work till I ache my bones
I work so hard that my body and bones hurt.
At the end I take home my hard earned pay all on my own -
I earn my money through hard work and I don't have anyone to share it with.
I get down on my knees And I start to pray
I turn to God for help and guidance.
Till the tears run down from my eyes
I cry while praying because of how much pain I'm in.
But everybody wants to put me down
Everyone seems to be against me and trying to bring me down.
They say I'm goin' crazy
People think I'm losing my mind or that I'm unstable.
They say I got a lot of water in my brain
People make fun of me for being emotional or sensitive.
Got no common sense
People think I'm foolish or lack basic knowledge or judgment.
I got nobody left to believe
I feel like I'm alone and have lost faith in others.
Oh Lord Somebody - somebody
God, I need someone to help me through this.
Got no feel, I got no rhythm
I'm numb and don't have any sense of joy or rhythm in my life.
I just keep losing my beat
I feel out of sync and like I can't keep up with life's demands.
I'm OK, I'm alright
I try to convince myself that everything is okay, but it's not.
Ain't gonna face no defeat
I don't want to give up or be defeated by life's challenges.
I just gotta get out of this prison cell
I feel trapped and restricted by my circumstances.
Someday I'm gonna be free, Lord!
I have hope that one day I will break free from my struggles with the help of God.
Find me somebody to love
Please help me find someone who will love and accept me for who I am.
Can anybody find me somebody to love?
I'm still desperate for someone to love and share my life with.
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