Use Somebody
Jesse Daniel Smith Lyrics

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I've been roaming around
Always looking down at all I see
Painted faces fill the places I can't reach
And you know that I could use somebody
And you know that I could use somebody

Someone like you
And all you know, and all you speak (all you speak)

Countless lovers under cover of the street
And I hope that I could use somebody
And I hope that I could use somebody

Someone like you
Someone like you
Someone like you
Someone like you

Off in the night
While you live it up, I'm off to sleep
To wage the war against the poet and the beat
And I hope it's gonna make you notice
And I hope it's gonna make you notice

Someone like me
Someone like me
Someone like me
Someone like me

And I've been roaming around
Always looking down at all I see

Overall Meaning

Jesse Daniel Smith's song "Use Somebody" is a song about loneliness and the need for connection. The lyrics paint a picture of a person who is constantly "roaming around," looking for someone who can understand them and fill the emptiness they feel. The painted faces that fill the places they can't reach could represent the superficiality they see in the people around them, and the need for someone who can see past the surface. The repeated phrase "and you know that I could use somebody" shows the singer's desperation for connection with another person.

The second verse of the song expands on the themes introduced in the first verse. The singer describes the contrast between their own life - "off to sleep" - and the lives of others - "while you live it up." They see themselves as waging a war against the poet and the beat, perhaps representing the struggle to find meaning in a world that can be oppressive and overwhelming. The hope that their efforts will make someone notice them shows that they are looking for validation and acceptance.

Line by Line Meaning

I've been roaming around
I've been wandering aimlessly from place to place without any direction.

Always looking down at all I see
I tend to keep my head down and avoid eye contact with people, so I don't have to engage with them.

Painted faces fill the places I can't reach
People that are fake and superficial seem to always be around me, but I can't seem to connect with them emotionally.

And you know that I could use somebody
I am feeling lonely and isolated at the moment and could really use someone to connect with and confide in.

Someone like you
I am searching for someone who is authentic and real to connect with.

And all you know, and all you speak (all you speak)
I am curious about your thoughts, opinions, and experiences since I lack a social network of my own.

Countless lovers under cover of the street
There are people around me who are finding romantic relationships and meaningful connections, which makes me feel even more isolated.

And I hope that I could use somebody
I really hope that I can find someone authentic and empathetic to talk to.

Someone like you
I am searching for someone who is authentic and real to connect with.

Off in the night
While other people are out having fun and connecting with others, I tend to stay inside and isolate myself even more.

While you live it up, I'm off to sleep
I feel jealous of people who are more social and outgoing than me but instead of confronting this feeling, I try to shut it all out and distract myself by sleeping.

To wage the war against the poet and the beat
I am struggling to come to terms with my own emotions and inner turmoil, and I feel like I'm fighting a losing battle to find meaning and purpose in my life.

And I hope it's gonna make you notice
I am hoping that by sharing my struggles and inner demons, someone will finally acknowledge my pain and be able to connect with me.

Someone like me
I am looking for someone who understands me and can relate to my struggles to connect and find meaning.

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