Everybody Needs Somebody To Love
Jools Holland Lyrics


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We're so glad to see so many of you lovely people here tonight,
And we would especially like to welcome
All the representatives of Illinois' law enforcement community
Who have chosen to join us
In the palace hotel ballroom at this time.
We do sincerely hope you'll all enjoy the show,
And please remember people, that no matter who you are,
And what you do to live, thrive and survive,
There still some things that make us all the same.
You, me them, everybody, everybody.

Everybody needs somebody
Everybody needs somebody to love (someone to love)
Sweetheart to miss (sweetheart to miss)
Sugar to kiss (sugar to kiss)
I need you you you
I need you you you
I need you you you in the morning
I need you you you when my soul's on fire

Sometimes I feel
I feel a little sad inside
When my baby mistreats me
I never never never have a place to hide
I need you

Sometimes I feel
I feel a little sad inside
When my baby mistreats me
I never never never have a place to hide
I need you you you
I need you you you
I need you you you
I need you you you
I need you

You know people when you do find that somebody
Hold that woman, hold that man
Love him, hold him, squeeze her, please her, hold her
Squeeze and please that person, give 'em all your love
Signify your feelings with every gentle caress
Because it's so important to have that special somebody
To hold, kiss, miss, squeeze and please

Everybody needs somebody
Everybody needs somebody to love
Someone to love
Sweetheart to miss
Sugar to kiss
I need you you you




I need you you you
I need you you you

Overall Meaning

The opening lines of the song "Everybody Needs Somebody To Love" by Jools Holland & His Rhythm & Blues Orchestra set the tone for a night of collective enjoyment. As the musicians welcome representatives from Illinois' law enforcement community in the palace hotel ballroom, they acknowledge that no matter what our backgrounds, we are all the same. We all need someone to love, to miss, to kiss, and to hold. The repetitious chorus, "Everybody needs somebody, somebody to love," underscores this universal human need.


The lyrics of the verses delve a little deeper into the singer's personal experiences. He shares that sometimes he feels sad inside when his baby mistreats him, and he has no place to hide. He needs someone to comfort him, to be there for him. The lyrics suggest that having someone to love and be loved by is not only important but also transformative. When we find that special somebody, we need to cherish him or her, hold, kiss, miss, squeeze, and please that person. In return, we receive all the love and affection that makes life worth living.


"Everybody Needs Somebody To Love" is a feel-good song with a catchy chorus and a universal message. It celebrates the joy of human connection and encourages us to cherish the people we love. The song's upbeat rhythm and blues melody make it a perfect dance track that brings people together on the dance floor.


Line by Line Meaning

We're so glad to see so many of you lovely people here tonight,
We express our joy in seeing all the beautiful individuals who came to the concert today.


And we would especially like to welcome
We extend a warm welcome to


All the representatives of Illinois' law enforcement community
The members representing the Illinois law enforcement community,


Who have chosen to join us
who have decided to attend this concert with us today.


In the palace hotel ballroom at this time.
We are located in the ballroom of the Palace Hotel at the moment.


We do sincerely hope you'll all enjoy the show,
We truly hope that you all will have a good time watching the performance.


And please remember people, that no matter who you are,
Please keep in mind that regardless of your identity,


And what you do to live, thrive and survive,
and what you do to exist, flourish, and endure,


There still some things that make us all the same.
There are still some things that unite us all.


You, me them, everybody, everybody.
You, me, them, everybody, everybody needs somebody to love.


Everybody needs somebody
Each and every human being requires somebody else.


Everybody needs somebody to love (someone to love)
Everyone demands someone special to love.


Sweetheart to miss (sweetheart to miss)
Somebody to yearn for, to long for, to miss.


Sugar to kiss (sugar to kiss)
An individual to sustain desires of giving sweet kisses.


I need you you you
I am in necessity, in want, of you.


I need you you you
I am in necessity, in want, of you.


I need you you you in the morning
I am in necessity, in want, of you in the morning.


I need you you you when my soul's on fire
I am in necessity, in want, of you when my soul is burning with feelings.


Sometimes I feel
On certain occasions, I sense that


I feel a little sad inside
I am a bit sad inside.


When my baby mistreats me
Whenever my partner abuses or neglects me,


I never never never have a place to hide
I never have a spot to conceal my sorrow.


I need you
That's why I need you.


You know people when you do find that somebody
You know, when you do find someone special,


Hold that woman, hold that man
Hug that woman, hug that man.


Love him, hold him, squeeze her, please her, hold her
Love him, hug him, embrace her, stimulate her, hold her tight.


Squeeze and please that person, give 'em all your love
Embrace and satisfy that person, dedicate your entire love to them.


Signify your feelings with every gentle caress
Express your emotions with every delicate and tender touch.


Because it's so important to have that special somebody
It's critical to have someone who is unique to you.


To hold, kiss, miss, squeeze and please
To embrace, kiss, yearn for, stimulate, and satisfy.


Everybody needs somebody
Everyone demands someone special.


Everybody needs somebody to love
Everyone needs someone special to love.


Someone to love
An individual to hold dear.


Sweetheart to miss
Somebody to yearn for, to long for, to miss.


Sugar to kiss
An individual to sustain desires of giving sweet kisses.


I need you you you
I am in necessity, in want, of you.


I need you you you
I am in necessity, in want, of you.


I need you you you
I am in necessity, in want, of you.




Lyrics © Downtown Music Publishing, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Jerry Wexler, Solomon V, Sr Burke, Bert Berns

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