To Love Somebody
Jimmy Somerville Bronski Beat and The Communards Lyrics
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A certain kind of light
That never shone on me
I want my life to be lived with you
Lived with you
There's a way everybody say
To do each and every little thing
But what does it bring
You don't know what it's like, baby
You don't know what it's like
To love somebody
To love somebody
The way I love you
In my brain
I see your face again
I know my frame of mind
You ain't got to be so blind
And I'm blind, so, so, so blind
I'm a man
Can't you see what I am?
I live and I breathe for you
But what good does it do
If I ain't got you, ain't got?
You don't know what it's like, baby
You don't know what it's like
To love somebody
To love somebody
The way I love you
You don't know what it's like, baby
You don't know what it's like
To love somebody
To love somebody
The way I love you
You don't know what it's like, baby
You don't know what it's like
To love somebody
The lyrics of "To Love Somebody" by Jimmy Somerville Bronski Beat and The Communards expresses a deep longing for a certain kind of light that the singer has never experienced before, and he wants to live his life with the person he loves. The song portrays a sense of rejection, as the singer questions the validity of following what everybody else is saying in life. He doesn't see the value in doing so if he doesn't have the person he loves by his side. The lyrics suggest desperation and the intense yearning to be with someone who is blind to the love the singer has for them. The song culminates with the singer repeating the line, "You don't know what it's like, baby," emphasizing how impossible it is for anyone else to understand the depth of his love for this person.
The lyrics of "To Love Somebody" are powerful and emotive, drawing listeners into the experience of unrequited love. The song was originally written by the Bee Gees in 1967 and has since been covered by numerous artists, demonstrating the universal appeal of the lyrics. The song has been described as an anthem of the summer of love, expressing a longing for deeper human connection.
Line by Line Meaning
There's a light
There exists a kind of light
A certain kind of light
A very specific kind of light
That never shone on me
But I have never experienced it
I want my life to be lived with you
I desire to share my life with you
Lived with you
In a state of coexistence with you
There's a way everybody say
People claim there is a certain method
To do each and every little thing
To accomplish even the smallest tasks
But what does it bring
But what is the ultimate outcome?
If I ain't got you, ain't got?
If I do not have you, what difference does it make?
You don't know what it's like, baby
You do not comprehend the sensation, my dear
To love somebody
To feel a profound affection for someone
The way I love you
The depth of my feelings towards you
In my brain
Within my mind
I see your face again
I envision your countenance once more
I know my frame of mind
I am aware of my psychological state
You ain't got to be so blind
You need not be so oblivious
And I'm blind, so, so, so blind
Yet I am myself ignorant, terribly ignorant
I'm a man
I am male
Can't you see what I am?
Are you incapable of discerning my nature?
I live and I breathe for you
I exist and subsist solely for you
But what good does it do
But what is the benefit?
If I ain't got you, ain't got?
If I do not have you, what difference does it make?
You don't know what it's like, baby
You do not comprehend the sensation, my dear
To love somebody
To feel a profound affection for someone
To love somebody
To feel a profound affection for someone
The way I love you
The depth of my feelings towards you
You don't know what it's like, baby
You do not comprehend the sensation, my dear
You don't know what it's like
You are unaware of what it feels like
To love somebody
To feel a profound affection for someone
Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc., Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: BARRY GIBB, ROBIN HUGH GIBB, MAURICR GIBB
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
lucy carriage
C'è una luce
un certo tipo di luce
che non brillava mai su di me.
Voglio che la mia vita sia vissuta con te
C'è un modo, tutti dicono,
di fare ogni piccola cosa.
Ma a che serve
se non ti ho con me, no?
Piccola, non sai com'è.
amare qualcuno,
come io amo te.
Nella mia mente
Vedo di nuovo il tuo volto
Conosco il mio stato d'animo.
Non devi essere così cieco.
E io sono cieco, così cieco.
Sono un uomo,
non vedi cosa sono?
Vivo e respiro per te.
Ma a che serve
se non ti ho con me, no?
Piccola, non sai com'è
amare qualcuno,
come io amo te.
Terri MacKay
I am a huge Bee Gees fan, so for me to consider a cover of one of their songs better than their original version, that cover would have to be absolute perfection. THIS is that cover!! Somerville's voice imparts so much feeling into every song he sings.
Donar Thiazi
Meh 🙄
Kein Rodríguez
I love the added Caribbean beat and rhythm to this wonderful song!!!!
Sankento
This version is easily the best version of this song. I couldn't get this song out of my head ever since I heard him sing it on Top of the Pops as a child.
Sheryl mac
Same❤️
Dmx Umrrk
On European top 20.
volker grote
Als absoluter Bee Gees Fan , sehe ich das genau so, die Maxi Lp von Jimmy auf einem high end Dual von 1980 Hörgenuß der nicht zu überbieten ist.
Hiajaro Alondra 🐱
It's impossible not to have a good version of this song
Yvonne Bryan
I stumbled across this tonight and it is breath taking I just love it.The reggae sound is just so awesome.I have always loved this song and at times I find some beautiful versions of it.This reminds me of my Veteran husband whom passed away May 26,2019.I love him and miss him so very much.My heart stays ripped apart wanting to see him and hold him and can't.R.I.P. to my sweet loving Guardian Angel,My forever husband in my heart Carey.
Dave Campbell
I hope your pain eases.