Use Somebody
Kings Of Leon(Cover) Lyrics
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Always looking down at all I see
Painted faces, fill the places I can't reach
You know that I could use somebody
You know that I could use somebody
Someone like you, and all you know, and how you speak
You know that I could use somebody
You know that I could use somebody
Someone like you
Off in the night, while you live it up, I'm off to sleep
Waging wars to shape the poet and the beat
I hope it's gonna make you notice
I hope it's gonna make you notice
Someone like me
Someone like me
Someone like me, somebody
Someone like you, somebody
Someone like you, somebody
Someone like you, somebody
I've been roaming around,
Always looking down at all I see
The lyrics to Kings of Leon's song "Use Somebody" describe a feeling of loneliness and longing for connection. The singer is "roaming around" and feeling disconnected from the world around him. He sees "painted faces" and feels like he can't reach the places where he might find a genuine connection with another person. The chorus then expresses the desire for companionship and the recognition that he could use somebody, specifically someone like the addressee of the song -- someone who knows and understands him, and someone who has experienced their fair share of the ups and downs of life.
The second verse starts off by contrasting the singer's nighttime solitude with the nocturnal partying of others. While they "live it up," he's left to "sleep," engaging in a solitary struggle to create art ("waging wars to shape the poet and the beat"). The third and final verse repeats the chorus, but shifts the focus to the addressee of the song -- someone who could use somebody like the singer. The repetition of the final line "someone like you, somebody" emphasizes the emotional connection that the singer is seeking.
Overall, "Use Somebody" is a moving song that captures the feeling of wanting to connect with someone else on a deep level. The lyrics are simple but powerful, and the chorus is particularly memorable in its expression of the desire for connection.
Line by Line Meaning
I've been roaming around
I've been aimlessly wandering and exploring
Always looking down at all I see
But I can't seem to find anything fulfilling or satisfying
Painted faces, fill the places I can't reach
Everywhere I go, I see people putting up a facade and hiding their true selves from me
You know that I could use somebody
I'm feeling alone and hopeless and could really use someone to connect with
Someone like you, and all you know, and how you speak
Someone who understands me and is knowledgeable and articulate
Countless lovers under cover of the street
I see people around me in relationships, but they all seem superficial and fake
Off in the night, while you live it up, I'm off to sleep
While others are having fun and enjoying their lives, I'm left feeling exhausted and worn out
Waging wars to shape the poet and the beat
I'm struggling to express myself through my art and create something meaningful
I hope it's gonna make you notice
But despite these challenges, I hope to create something that will catch the attention of someone who understands and appreciates it
Someone like me
Someone who is struggling to find meaning and connection in the world
Someone like you, somebody
Someone who can empathize with my struggles and help me become a better version of myself
Someone like you, somebody
Someone who can show me what true connection feels like and make me feel less alone
Someone like you, somebody
Someone who can help me navigate the challenges of life and find true happiness and fulfillment
Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc., BMG RIGHTS MANAGEMENT US, LLC
Written by: CALEB FOLLOWILL, JARED FOLLOWILL, MATTHEW FOLLOWILL, NATHAN FOLLOWILL
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@limits96
Lyrics
[Verse 1]
I've been roaming around, always looking down at all I see
Painted faces fill the places I can't reach
You know that I could use somebody
You know that I could use somebody
Someone like you and all you know and how you speak
Countless lovers under cover of the street
You know that I could use somebody
You know that I could use somebody
[Chorus]
Someone like you
[Verse 2]
Off in the night, while you live it up I'm off to sleep
Waging wars to shape the poet and the beat
I hope it's gonna make you notice
I hope it's gonna make you notice
[Chorus]
Someone like me
Someone like me
Someone like me
Somebody
[Bridge]
I'm ready now
I'm ready now
I'm ready now
I'm ready now
I'm ready now
I'm ready now
I'm ready now
[Guitar Solo]
[Chorus]
Someone like you
Somebody
Someone like you
Somebody
Someone like you
Somebody
[Outro]
I've been roaming around, always looking down at all I see
@rmendez3
In these lyrics, the singer is conveying a sense of yearning, loneliness, and a desire for connection. The song “Use Somebody” by Kings of Leon expresses a feeling of emptiness and the need for companionship and understanding.
The opening lines “I’ve been roamin’ around, always lookin’ down at all I see” suggest a sense of isolation and detachment from the world around them. The “painted faces” and “places I can’t reach” may symbolize a superficial or distant connection to others.
The repetition of “You know that I could use somebody” and “Someone like you” emphasizes the singer’s longing for someone who can fill the emotional void and provide the connection they crave.
The lines “Off in the night, while you live it up, I’m off to sleep / Wagin’ wars to shape the poet and the beat” suggest a contrast between the singer’s solitude and the more vibrant or active lives of others. The metaphor of “wagin’ wars” may allude to the internal struggles they face while pursuing their creative endeavors.
The repeated refrain “I’m ready now / Someone like you / Somebody” reveals a readiness to welcome a meaningful connection into their life. It’s a plea for someone who understands them and can provide the emotional support they need.
Overall, the song conveys a sense of vulnerability and a longing to be seen, understood, and embraced by someone who can fill the emotional void they’re experiencing. The repetition of “Someone like you” and “Somebody” underscores the deep desire for a genuine and authentic connection with another person.
@juxbeliv
Lyrics
I've been roaming around,
Always looking down and all I see
Painted faces fill the places I can't reach
You know that I could use somebody
You know that I could use somebody
Someone like you
And all you know and how you speak
Countless lovers
Undercover of the street
You know that I could use somebody
You know that I could use somebody
Someone like you
Off in the night while you live it up,
I'm off to sleep
Waging wars to shake the poet and the beat
I hope it's gonna make you notice
I hope it's gonna make you notice
Someone like me
Someone like me
Someone like me, somebody
Go and let it out
Someone like you, somebody
Someone like you, somebody
Someone like you, somebody
I've been roaming around,
Always looking down and all I see
@DemiTay523
Nostalgia is such a trippy thing. You’re looking back likely at a happy time, but all you feel is sadness.
@ebirdz23
Yea its like you look at who you are & who you were & reminisce on memories that fulfill you while still being on your journey it's like you're past present & future align all at once
@j7sportvideo24
@@ebirdz23 yea and it feels so soothing
@AngelOfMusic1195
Right?!?!? Omg, well said
@CaspersSin
Yup
@kweenofthee559
Yesss!!
@-BestRockSongs
I’m leaving my comment here so when someone likes it, I can listen to this masterpiece again.🤩
@jonahgonzales9649
This song is still hands down one of the greatest songs ever written. It not only touches your heart but your youthful soul.
@onesyphorus
real talk
@monkeyliver1986
Agreed