Use Somebody
Jansen Laura Lyrics
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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 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
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
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
DJ Siwan (SWAINZ)
I've been roaming around
Always looking down at all I see
Painted faces fill the places I can't reach
You know that I could use somebody yeah
You know that I could use somebody yeah
Someone like you and all you know and how you speak
Countless lovers undercover of the street
I know that I could use somebody yeah
You know that I could use somebody yeah
Someone like you whoaa ow whoaa ow (2x)
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 yeaah
I hope it's gonna make you notice yeah
Someone like me ohh whooaa oh
Someone like me oooh whoaaa whoow
I'm ready now (repeat)
Someone like you
You know that I could use somebody yeeaaah
You know that I could use somebody yeaeah
whooa oh
I've been roaming around up
Looking down at all I see
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Janine Zoutman
I've been roaming around
Always looking down at 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, oho, oho
Someone like you, oho, oho
Off in the night
While you live it up I'm off to sleep
Waging wars to shape the poet and the beat
I hope it's gonna make you notice
I hope it's gonna make you notice
Someone like me, oho, oho
Someone like me, oho, oho
I'm ready
I'm ready
I'm ready
Now
I'm ready
I'm ready
I'm ready
Now
Oho, oho
Someone like me
Oho, oho
I've been roaming around
Always looking down at all that I see
Leonora
Beautiful song <3 this version is way better than the original, love it!
Prabphai Buranabanyat
Really love this song and your voice!
kookie's cream
I love her voice..
Annette Schmidt
My father was diagnosed with ALS in March of 2009. One of his dreams was to go skydiving. In august on 2009 he fulfilled this dream and it was videotaped. The song in the background of the video was Use Somebody! The song brings me to tears every time. I can see him smiling from ear to ear and flying in the sky:) He is still fighting strong but is no longer walking, talking, eating and requires complete care. It is great to have a beautiful song like this to remind you of happier times!! This version is incredible! Live everyday to the fullest!!!
Adarkwa Joseph
Aha
Plymouth Wanderer
Bless
Arandir Calheiros
Be strong always, Annette! To love is to fight to be as high as you can! And to win is to learn lo smile even when you have all the right reasons no too!
Mehdi Razi
stay strong
Rotloch Studio
you almost made me cry. Be strong, Annette!
Soraya Marques
linda canção.. linda voz!