To Love Somebody
Janis Joplin and the Kozmic Bl Lyrics
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Never ever, never shone on me, no, no
Honey, I want, I want my whole life
To be lived with you, babe
That's what I want oh, was to be
Living and loving you
There's a way, oh everybody say
But what good, what good
Honey, what good could it ever bring
Because I haven't got you with my love
And I can't find you babe, no I can't
You don't know, you don't know what it's like
No you don't, honey no you don't know
You don't know what it's like
To love anybody
Oh honey, I want to talk about love
And trying to hold somebody
The way I love you babe
And I've been loving you babe
In my brain, oh I can see your face again
I know my frame of mind, yeah
But nobody, nobody has to ever be so blind
Honey, like I did, I know I was blind
Honey, I tell you that I was, I was very, very blind
Oh but I'm just a girl
Can't you just take a look at me and tell
Tell that I live, honey I live and I breathe for you
Don't you know I do!
But what good, what good
Honey, what good could it ever bring
Because I haven't got you with my love
And I can't find you babe, no I can't
You don't know, you don't know what it's like
No you don't, honey no you don't know
You don't know what it's like
To love anybody
Oh honey, I want to talk about love
And trying to hold somebody
The way I love you babe
And I've been loving you babe
Oh, I know that there's a way
Because everybody came to me one time and said
"Honey, you can do anything
Every little thing, and I think I can
Oh, but what good, what good
Honey, what awfully good can it ever, ever bring
Because I can't find you with my love
And I can't find you babe, oh anywhere
You don't know, you don't know what it's like
No you don't, honey no you don't know
You don't know what it's like
To love anybody
Oh honey, I want to talk about love
And trying to hold somebody
The way I love you babe
And I've been loving you babe
You don't know, you don't know what it's like
No you don't, honey no you don't know
You don't know what it's like
To love anybody
Oh honey, I want to talk about love
And trying to hold somebody
The way I love you babe
And I've been loving you babe
The song "To Love Somebody" by Janis Joplin / Kozmic Blues Band is a love song that expresses the longing of the singer to be with her loved one. It begins with the singer describing a light that has never shone on her before, and expressing her desire for her whole life to be lived with her loved one. She then questions the point of doing anything without her loved one, as the love she has for them is everything.
The chorus of the song repeats the sentiment that the listener cannot know what it's like to love anyone until they have loved like the singer does. The lyrics emphasize the blindness the singer once had, which is now removed because of the love she has for this person. She affirms that she lives and breathes for her loved one and is willing to do anything to hold onto them. In the end, the singer accepts that she does not have her loved one with her, and she can't find them anywhere, but she still sings her love for them.
The song is a simple expression of the singer's love, but the poignant lyrics and Joplin's powerful voice give the song a soulful depth. The song gained popularity after her death in 1970 and remains one of her most beloved hits.
Line by Line Meaning
There's a light, certain kind of light
I have experienced a unique and special kind of light that has never before shone on me.
Never ever, never shone on me, no, no
I have never experienced this kind of light before, and it is something truly extraordinary.
Honey, I want, I want my whole life
My desire is to spend my entire life pursuing my love for you, my sweet.
To be lived with you, babe
I want to live out my life together with you, my love.
That's what I want oh, was to be
My deepest wish is to spend my life with you, loving and supporting one another.
Living and loving you
I want to devote myself fully to a life of loving and caring for you.
There's a way, oh everybody say
Many people claim that there is a way to achieve anything in life.
You can do anything, every thing yeah
It is said that you have the ability to accomplish anything you set your mind to.
But what good, what good
However, what benefit does this hold for me, if I don't have you by my side?
Honey, what good could it ever bring
What meaning or sense does anything have if I cannot share my love with you?
Because I haven't got you with my love
Without your love, my life feels incomplete and lacking.
And I can't find you babe, no I can't
I am searching desperately for you, my love, but I cannot seem to find you.
You don't know, you don't know what it's like
You cannot possibly understand what it feels like to love someone as deeply as I love you.
No you don't, honey no you don't know
It is impossible for you to grasp the intensity of my love for you, my sweet.
Oh honey, I want to talk about love
I long to express my feelings of love, admiration, and adoration for you.
And trying to hold somebody
I want to hold you, to take care of you, and to cherish every moment we spend together.
The way I love you babe
I want to love you the way that only I can, with all of my heart and soul.
And I've been loving you babe
My love for you has been unwavering and constant, and will remain with me always.
In my brain, oh I can see your face again
Your image is ever-present in my mind, and I cherish every memory of you.
I know my frame of mind, yeah
I am aware of my emotions and thoughts, and I am constantly reflecting on my love for you.
But nobody, nobody has to ever be so blind
I know that I have been blinded by my love for you, but I am not alone in this experience.
Honey, like I did, I know I was blind
I recognize that I have been blind to other things in life, but my love for you has taught me how to see again.
Oh but I'm just a girl
Although I am just a girl, my love for you is powerful and real.
Can't you just take a look at me and tell
I hope that you can see the depth of my love for you simply by looking at me.
Tell that I live, honey I live and I breathe for you
My life is defined by my love for you, and everything I do is in service to that love.
Don't you know I do!
I hope that you can feel and recognize the depth of my love and devotion to you.
Oh, I know that there's a way
I am convinced that there is a way for us to be together and to share our love in harmony.
Because everybody came to me one time and said
There are those who assure me that my dreams of being with you are not impossible, but instead are achievable.
"Honey, you can do anything
Others believe that I have the strength and determination to make our love a reality.
Every little thing, and I think I can
I am confident that I can achieve anything I set my mind to in the pursuit of our love.
Because I can't find you with my love
Without your love and presence, I feel incomplete and lost.
And I can't find you babe, oh anywhere
I am searching for you everywhere, my love, but I cannot seem to locate you.
You don't know, you don't know what it's like
You cannot fathom the intensity of my love for you, or the degree to which I am willing to search for you.
No you don't, honey no you don't know
Although you may love me, you cannot comprehend the deep yearning that I feel for you.
Oh honey, I want to talk about love
I long to express my love for you, to hold you close, and to cherish every moment we share together.
And trying to hold somebody
I want to support and take care of you, to be the one you can always rely on, and to cherish every moment we have together.
The way I love you babe
I want to love you in the way that only I can, with all of my heart and soul, and to never let anything come between us.
And I've been loving you babe
My love for you has been unwavering and constant, and will remain with me always.
Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc., Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: BARRY GIBB, ROBIN HUGH GIBB, MAURICR GIBB
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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Toute sa vie
On garde en soi cet enfant que l on fût..
Malheureux ...perdu .....incompris ...
Et quelque part
On le reste .....
Merci Janis ......si profonde
C est l adulte devenue qui parle à la petite fille qu' elle a été......
Elle parle avec bcp d amour à son enfant intérieur....au notre...
Comme une berceuse ........comme un baume..
O Janis ..💖
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Белая королева блюза. Помним Любим Не забываем
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Рано ушла, очень рано...
@rrayearth
This song brings me back to myself. to myself when I'm happy.♥️
Today is my birthday. Happy birthday to me!🎂
@triphopuniverse
Happy birthday 😀
@rrayearth
@@triphopuniverse thank youu🥳
@mommatonda9194
May this song catch my “Little Girl Blue”
before she is too far away to be saved.
@ivanvlcek4421
Does not exist any words to express what I am feeling, when J.J. is singing. Someone bellow said somethig like:"Dear God, give us back our Janis". Yes, do it but, please, alive! Janis Joplin was, is and will be the best real artist for ever! Sit comfortably and listen! Not enough? So listen more!
@joshkresnik6402
This feels like she’s hugging everyone who suffers from mental illness. I think that’s how she would want to be remembered especially being her favorite song to record I think that was her intention I can hear the love and sympathy in her voice like she knows the pain and knows what to say
@jones616
Don't ever pass by a chance to tell someone that you love them...don't don't dont
@yan-ikwld1497
Well say…❤