love somebody like you
Joan Lyrics
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Should I stay or say goodbye
You blow smoke on the ceiling
You don't wanna look into my eyes
You've got somebody who loves you
But now I wanna see you fan the fire
Wrap the sheets around you
I wanna see you fan the fire
Come on stoke the blaze and don't run for cover
You've got somebody who loves you
Somebody loves you (ooh ooh)
(Ooh, ooh ooh)
You've got somebody who loves you
Somebody loves you
Cozy corner your arms around you
So tired of one night stands
Left with longing from misspent passion
With one more human to despise
You've got somebody who loves you
Don't mine for gold in the dim lit cafes
And as the gypsy once foretold
Love is dark but no stranger
Mistaken shyness can be costly
Too hasty a goodbye, then you've lost me
You've got somebody who loves you
Somebody loves you (ooh ooh)
(Ooh, ooh ooh)
I wanna see you fan the fire
Come on stoke the blaze and don't run for cover
Mistaken shyness can be costly
Too hasty a goodbye then you've lost me
I wanna see you fan the fire
Come on stoke the blaze and don't run for cover
Mistaken shyness can be costly
Too hasty a goodbye then you've lost me
I wanna see you fan the fire
Come on stoke the blaze and don't run for cover
Mistaken shyness can be costly
The lyrics to Joan's song "Love Somebody Like You" seem to be about a person who is struggling with their feelings towards their partner. The first verse implies that they are unsure whether they should stay or leave, and the second verse describes the loneliness and disappointment that comes with one-night stands. The chorus is a plea for the person to recognize that they already have someone who loves them and to nurture that love rather than seeking out temporary satisfaction elsewhere.
The phrase "fan the fire" is used repeatedly throughout the song, which could represent the passion and intensity of a relationship. The lines "Mistaken shyness can be costly/Too hasty a goodbye then you've lost me" suggest that the singer is willing to leave if the other person doesn't reciprocate their love and invest in the relationship. Overall, the song is a call to action for the person to stop running from their feelings and embrace the love that is already present in their life.
Line by Line Meaning
I don't know what you're thinking
Joan is uncertain about what her partner is thinking
Should I stay or say goodbye
Joan is considering leaving the relationship due to uncertainty
You blow smoke on the ceiling
Joan's partner is avoiding eye contact and creating a tense atmosphere
You don't wanna look into my eyes
Joan's partner is avoiding eye contact, perhaps due to guilt
You've got somebody who loves you
Joan's partner is already loved and should appreciate it
But now I wanna see you fan the fire
Joan wants her partner to put effort into their relationship
Wrap the sheets around you
Joan desires closeness and intimacy in the relationship
With me hugged up inside
Joan desires physical closeness with her partner
Come on stoke the blaze and don't run for cover
Joan wants her partner to actively work on their relationship instead of avoiding the issues
Cozy corner your arms around you
Joan describes a comfortable and intimate setting
So tired of one night stands
Joan is looking for a committed and lasting relationship
Left with longing from misspent passion
Joan has experienced disappointment from past relationships
With one more human to despise
Joan feels negativity towards those who have mistreated her in the past
Don't mine for gold in the dim lit cafes
Joan advises against searching for a meaningful connection in the wrong places
And as the gypsy once foretold
Joan draws on a mystical association to emphasize the importance of love
Love is dark but no stranger
Joan acknowledges the difficulty of love but encourages her partner to embrace it anyways
Mistaken shyness can be costly
Joan warns her partner against avoiding the relationship due to shyness, as it could lead to losing her
Too hasty a goodbye, then you've lost me
Joan emphasizes the importance of not ending the relationship too quickly, as it could lead to losing her
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: JOAN ARMATRADING
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@fantasyworld27
What if I told ya
I can't take my eyes off of you
I wanna know ya
I wonder if you're feeling me too
You're throwing glances
From the other side of the room
So what if I told ya
I wanna love somebody like you
I wanna love somebody like you
I wanna love somebody like you
I wanna love somebody like you, yeah
I wanna love somebody like you
I wanna love somebody like you
I wanna love somebody like you, yeah
Come a bit closer
There's one thing that I'd like you to know
Something about ya
I wonder just how far we could go
I'm feeling emotion
I wonder if you're feeling it too
So what if I told ya
I wanna love somebody like you
I wanna love somebody like you
I wanna love somebody like you
I wanna love somebody like you, yeah
I wanna love somebody like you
I wanna love somebody like you
I wanna love somebody like you, yeah
Come and take my hand
Promise you won't regret
Give me just one chance
Come and take my hand
Promise you won't forget
Say yes, say yes
Yeah, yeah
I wanna love somebody like you
I wanna love somebody like you
I wanna love somebody like you, yeah
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I wanna love somebody like you, yeah
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@hollisatomic2558
These two should be on tour with LANY
@alexismarielino8914
Hollis Atomic I’M WITH YOU IN THIS!!! I stan both bands real hard! 😆🎶💕
@mourine332
IKR!!!!
@reganis
Can't agree more
@Nameless-tu6du
maybe the 1975
@maiiii2i
OMG YEEEEESSSS PLEASE!!!
@KiloWhiskey716
Just found these guys on Spotify, and I gotta say I love their sound! Old school vibe going on!
@vaughnherrera6757
Yess
@coolkid8220
the 1975 and LANY vibes
@aldybomapradita5214
c o o l k i d TRUUUUUUU