Somebody to Love
Kevin McHale & Chord Overstreet Lyrics

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For you I'd write a symphony
I'd tell the violin it's time to sink or swim
Watch them play for ya

For you I'd be (whoa-wo)
Running a thousand miles
Just get to where you are
Step to the beat of my heart

I don't need a whole lot
But for you I admit I'd
Rather give you the world
Or we can share mine

I know I won't be the first one
Giving you all this attention
Baby, listen

I just need somebody to love
I, I don't need too much
Just somebody to love
Somebody to love
I don't need nothing else, I promise, girl, I swear
I just need somebody to love

I need somebody
I, I need somebody
I need somebody
I, I need somebody to love

Everyday I'd bring the sun around
I'll sweep away the clouds
Smile for me

I would take every second, every single time
Spend it like my last dime
Step to the beat of my heart

I don't need a whole lot
But for you I admit I'd
Rather give you the world
Or we can share mine

I know I won't be the first one
Giving you all this attention
Baby, listen

I just need somebody to love
I don't need too much
Just somebody to love

Somebody to love
I don't need nothing else, I promise, girl, I swear
I just need somebody to love

I need somebody
I, I need somebody
I need somebody
I, I need somebody to love

I need somebody
I, I need somebody
I need somebody
I just need somebody to love

And you can have it all
Anything you want
I can bring, give you the finer things, yeah

But what I really want, I can't find 'cause
Money can't find me, somebody to love, oh

Find me somebody to love, oh

I need somebody to love, yeah
I, I don't need too much
Just somebody to love

Somebody to love
I don't need nothing else, I promise, girl, I swear
I just need somebody to love

I need somebody
I, I need somebody (to love)
I need somebody
I, I need somebody (to love)

I need somebody
I, I need somebody

I need somebody
I swear I just need somebody to love

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of "Somebody To Love" by Kevin McHale and Chord Overstreet convey the idea of a love that is willing to do anything for the other person. It begins by suggesting that the singer is willing to create a symphony and even tell the violin to sink or swim just to impress the person they love. The song then goes on to describe how the singer is willing to run a thousand miles to be with their love and how they want to give them the world. The chorus reiterates the central theme of the song: that all the singer needs is somebody to love, and that they don't need anything else to be happy.

The lyrics of "Somebody To Love" are simple yet profound, conveying the depth of the singer's emotions while staying true to the pop genre. The song’s use of metaphors and strong imagery highlight the singer's obsession with finding true love. It is also worth noting that these lyrics are complemented by an upbeat melody that helps to highlight the passion and joy that comes with love.

Line by Line Meaning

For you I'd write a symphony
I would go to great lengths to express my love for you

I'd tell the violin it's time to sink or swim
I am so devoted to you that I would give instructions even to musical instruments to play for you

Watch them play for ya
I want you to enjoy the music that I am arranging just for you

For you I'd be (whoa-wo) Running a thousand miles
I am willing to go the extra mile(s) to be with you

Just get to where you are
I am determined to be with you no matter what it takes

Step to the beat of my heart
I want you to follow my lead in our romantic journey

I don't need a whole lot
I am not materialistic and don't require much to be happy

But for you I admit I'd Rather give you the world Or we can share mine
I am willing to do anything to make you happy and will give you everything I have, even if it means sharing what I have

I know I won't be the first one Giving you all this attention Baby, listen
I understand that other people may also give you attention, but I want you to know that my love is genuine and unlike any other

I just need somebody to love
All I need in my life is someone to love and share my life with

I, I don't need too much
I am a simple person and don't require extravagant things to be happy

Everyday I'd bring the sun around I'll sweep away the clouds Smile for me
I will do everything in my power to bring happiness and joy to your life

I would take every second, every single time Spend it like my last dime
I cherish every moment with you and will always make the most of our time together

And you can have it all Anything you want I can bring, give you the finer things, yeah
I will do anything to make you happy and provide you with the best things in life

But what I really want, I can't find 'cause Money can't find me, somebody to love, oh
No matter how wealthy or successful I may be, the most important thing to me is finding someone to love

Find me somebody to love, oh
I am still searching for my soulmate

I need somebody to love, yeah
Having someone to love is essential to my happiness

I swear I just need somebody to love
All I want and need is to find someone to love and spend my life with

Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Freddie Mercury

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