When You Love Somebody
Keith Washington Lyrics


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Some predicted we will not last
Cause our personalities, all been clashing
I would rather be left alone
Let us work it out on our own

And baby, don't turn like we fought
Then we broke and say that it was our fault
And can we go our separate ways
Content at the decisions we made, lady

Sometimes a person appose the love that they chose
Who felt to keep love new
There's upon a need that wants to be free
There's a part that we'll always believe, yeah

When you love somebody, somebody loves you back
You can never let nobody ever come between that
When you love somebody, somebody loves you back
Gonna cry together, nothing's better than when you love somebody

Maybe we got involved too fast
In a day we making love was too much to axe
There has to be more than sexual love
So you and I have to try to talk and take it slow

Now do we have a common dream
Something we can show that can prove we're a team
People, wanna prove them wrong
But now the wrong has marched home, hey, hey

So, girl, we got to let go, I love you, I know
We managed tonight to be brave enough
To weather the storm as others we've known have chose to do
They're not changing my point of view, no

When you love somebody, somebody loves you back
You can never let nobody ever come between that
When you love somebody, somebody loves you back
Gonna cry together, nothing's better than when you love somebody

When you love somebody, somebody loves you back
When somebody loves you back, baby
When you love somebody, somebody loves you back
I wanna love you back, wanna love you back

Sometimes a person appose the lover they chose
Who felt to keep love new
And there's a part of me that wants to be free
And there's a part that will always believe, yeah

When you love somebody, somebody loves you back
You can't let nobody ever come between that
When you love somebody, somebody loves you back
Gonna cry together, nothing's better than when you love somebody

When you love somebody, somebody loves you back
Wanna love somebody
When you love somebody, somebody loves you back
Somebody loves you, somebody love you
Somebody loves you





When you love somebody, somebody loves you back
Somebody's special

Overall Meaning

The song "When You Love Somebody" by Keith Washington is about a couple who is facing difficulties in their relationship due to conflicting personalities. Despite the criticism and doubts from others, they are determined to work it out on their own. The song emphasizes the importance of communication and commitment in a relationship, and the idea that when two people love each other, nothing should come between them.


The lyrics suggest that the couple has faced challenges in the past and have been criticized for not being compatible, but they are willing to put in the effort and make it work. They recognize that there is more to love than just physical attraction and are willing to take it slow and talk things out. The chorus repeats the idea that when two people love each other, they should not let anything come between them, and they should be there for each other through the good times and the bad.


Overall, the song embodies the message of perseverance and holding on to love despite the challenges that come with it. It highlights the importance of communication, compromise, and commitment in a relationship.


Line by Line Meaning

Some predicted we will not last
Some people thought that our relationship wouldn't survive


Cause our personalities, all been clashing
Our different personalities have caused conflicts


I would rather be left alone
I want some space to work things out on our own


Let us work it out on our own
We need to solve our problems without outside help


And baby, don't turn like we fought
Don't let an argument make us turn against each other


Then we broke and say that it was our fault
We shouldn't blame each other if our relationship breaks apart


And can we go our separate ways
If we can't work things out, can we at least part peacefully?


Content at the decisions we made, lady
Let's be satisfied with the choices we've made, my love


Sometimes a person appose the love that they chose
Sometimes people resist the love that they've chosen


Who felt to keep love new
Those who want to keep the love fresh and exciting


There's upon a need that wants to be free
There's a desire to be independent and free


There's a part that we'll always believe, yeah
But there's also a part of us that will always believe in love


When you love somebody, somebody loves you back
When you love someone, they will love you back


You can never let nobody ever come between that
Don't let anyone come between your love for each other


Gonna cry together, nothing's better than when you love somebody
Sharing your emotions and supporting each other is what makes love special


Maybe we got involved too fast
Perhaps we rushed into this relationship too quickly


In a day we making love was too much to axe
Having sex too soon after starting a relationship can be too much


There has to be more than sexual love
We need to have a deeper, more meaningful connection


So you and I have to try to talk and take it slow
We need to communicate more and take things slowly


Now do we have a common dream
Do we share a common vision for our future?


Something we can show that can prove we're a team
Is there something we can achieve together that shows we are a strong couple?


People, wanna prove them wrong
We want to prove wrong those people who doubted our relationship


But now the wrong has marched home, hey, hey
But now the challenges have come home to roost


So, girl, we got to let go, I love you, I know
We may need to end this relationship, but I still love you


We managed tonight to be brave enough
Tonight, we were brave enough to confront our issues


To weather the storm as others we've known have chose to do
We can overcome these difficulties just like other couples who have gone through similar struggles


They're not changing my point of view, no
I won't let other people's opinions change how I feel about you


Wanna love somebody
I want to love somebody


Somebody's special
The person I love is special to me




Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: TONY RAY HAYNES, LANEY STEWART, KEITH DOUGLAS WASHINGTON

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