Use Somebody
Jansen Laura Lyrics


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I've been roaming around
Always looking down and 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 undercover of the street

You know that I could use somebody
You know that I could use somebody
Someone like you oh oh oh
Someone like you oh oh oh

Off in the night
While you live it up I'm off to sleep
Waging wars to shake the poet and the beat

I hope it's gonna make you notice
I hope it's gonna make you notice

Someone like me oh oh oh
Someone like me oh oh oh
Yeah

I'm ready, I'm ready
I'm ready now
I'm ready, I'm ready
I'm ready now

Oh oh oh
Someone like me oh oh oh




I've been roaming around
Always looking down and all I see

Overall Meaning

Jansen Laura's song "Use Somebody" is a captivating tune that expresses feelings of loneliness and the longing for companionship. The first stanza paints the picture of an individual who wanders aimlessly, looking down and being unable to connect with the people around them. They see painted faces filling up the places they can't reach, indicating that they feel isolated and disconnected from others. The repetition of the line "you know that I could use somebody" emphasizes the individual's need for someone to connect with, someone who can understand them even when they feel alienated from the world around them. The next stanza speaks to the idea that this person has been searching for someone like the listener, someone who understands them and is able to relate to their experiences.


The line "countless lovers undercover of the street" is an intriguing one that speaks to the idea that while there are many individuals around, finding someone who truly understands and supports us can be difficult. The last stanza begins with the listener being portrayed as someone who is enjoying life while the individual singing is sleeping, waging wars to shake the poet and the beat. This can be interpreted as the singer struggling to find their place in life while the listener appears to have found some sense of fulfillment or happiness. Perhaps the reason for the singer's departure from sleep and their newfound energy is their hope that being vocal about their longing for companionship will make the listener notice them. The song ends with the repetition of "someone like me", affirming the idea that the singer just wants someone who can really understand them and be there for them.


Overall, "Use Somebody" is a relatable song that speaks to the human need for companionship and social connection. The lyrics emphasize the importance of finding somebody who truly understands and supports us, even when we feel disconnected from the world around us.


Line by Line Meaning

I've been roaming around
I've been wandering aimlessly


Always looking down and all I see
I keep my head down and only see the ground


Painted faces fill the places I can't reach
I see people who seem to have it all, but they're out of reach for me


You know that I could use somebody
I need somebody in my life


You know that I could use somebody
I need somebody to lean on


Someone like you
I need someone special


And all you know
I need someone who knows a lot


And how you speak
I need someone who speaks in a way that moves me


Countless lovers undercover of the street
Many people are searching for love in secret


Off in the night
When the night comes


While you live it up I'm off to sleep
While others party, I'm going to bed early


Waging wars to shake the poet and the beat
I'm struggling to find inspiration and rhythm


I hope it's gonna make you notice
I hope my efforts will catch your attention


I hope it's gonna make you notice
I hope my actions will make an impact


Someone like me oh oh oh
I deserve someone who sees me for who I am


Someone like me oh oh oh
I want someone who values me for me


I'm ready, I'm ready
I'm prepared and eager


I'm ready now
I'm ready to take action




Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Anthony Caleb Followill, Ivan Nathan Followill, Jared Followill, Matthew Followill

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Comments from YouTube:

rrufio

Wow it's been 10 years already since I discovered this cover. And still love it. Thanks

Mails

I was 18 years old too when l discovred this song that bring back soo many memories ❤

MANUELA CASTAÑO POSADA

It’s beautiful right ! Greetings 👌🏻

BombWarning

What a beautiful cover! I love Kings of Leon but I think I like this version even better.

Claudia Esparza

Very beautiful version of this song.

Carlos Rodriguez

Brings back bittersweet memories…lovely song and voice

Kitty Cheeks

At first, I thought this was going to suck but.. This is actually beautiful~

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You know the saying “ don’t judge a book by its cover “ haha lol x

Angey Bakker

I have lovin memories from this song, always in my heart

MrEntlein

awesome song!

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