Somebody To Love
Les Reed & His Orchestra Lyrics
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Love somebody, yes, I do
Love somebody, yes, I do
I love somebody but I won't say who
Handsome, say, he's six feet tall
And his picture's on my wall
Love to be his baby doll
I love somebody, yes, I do
Love somebody, yes, I do
Love somebody, yes, I do
Love somebody but I won't say who
Don't know why she acts so shy
She oughta know I wouldn't dream
of even hurtin' a fly
Hope she doesn't pass me by
'Cause if she did I'd die, I know I'd die
I love somebody, yes, I do
Love somebody, yes, I do
Love somebody, yes, I do
Love somebody but I won't say who
He's big and strong
Wouldja like to feel my muscle
Bold and gay
I never once lost a tussle
At the moment he's not very far away
Why don'tcha say who, say already
I'd want to marry him today
But you don't say who
That I cannot do
Happen to be me
Possibility
Won'tcha tell me who ya love
Love somebody
Tell me true
Yes, I do
Yes, you do
Love somebody
I do, too
And I do
Maybe me
Love somebody
I hope it's me
Yes I do
Love somebody but I won't say who
C'mon confess
Why don'tcha try and guess
Do tell. Let's tell
You promise not to breathe a word
Doris, don't be absurd
Strictly entre-nous
Oui, oui, we two
Well
Confidentially
Between you and me
Confidentially
I love somebody
I've got news for you
Love somebody
I feel that way, too
Love somebody
Glad it's true
That somebody that I love is you
The lyrics to Les Reed & His Orchestra's song "Somebody To Love" tell a story of unrequited love and the longing to be with someone without explicitly revealing their identity. The singer confesses their deep feelings, stating that they love somebody but refuse to disclose who that person is. The lyrics express a sense of anticipation and yearning, as the singer describes their admiration for this person who is tall, handsome, and has their picture on the wall. They express a willingness to be that person's "baby doll" and desire their affectionate kiss.
The singer then shifts their attention to someone else, a shy individual who captivates their heart. They express hopes of not being overlooked by this person because losing their attention would feel devastating. The lyrics also mention the singer being strong and bold, presenting themselves as a desirable partner. They express their desire to marry this person, but the secrecy of not revealing their identity makes it difficult to fulfill that wish.
The lyrics then take a playful turn, with the singer suggesting that they will share the loved one's identity. They mention their own strengths and confidence, implying that they are a suitable match. However, the song concludes with the admission that the true object of their affection, the person they love, is the one they were singing to all along.
Line by Line Meaning
Love somebody, yes, I do
I have genuine feelings of affection towards someone
Love somebody but I won't say who
I have feelings for someone, but I'm keeping their identity a secret
Handsome, say, he's six feet tall
He is attractive and stands at a height of six feet
And his picture's on my wall
I admire him so much that I have his picture displayed prominently
Love to be his baby doll
I would love to be his affectionate and adored partner
If he kissed me I wouldn't mind at all
I would welcome his affectionate gestures without any hesitation
Don't know why she acts so shy
I'm puzzled by her timid behavior
She oughta know I wouldn't dream of even hurtin' a fly
She should understand that I am kind-hearted and would never harm anyone
Hope she doesn't pass me by
I hope she doesn't ignore or overlook me
'Cause if she did I'd die, I know I'd die
Her rejection would devastate me emotionally
He's big and strong
He possesses a great physical stature and strength
Wouldja like to feel my muscle
Would you like to experience the physical power I possess
Bold and gay
Confident and cheerful
I never once lost a tussle
I have always emerged victorious in any physical confrontation
At the moment he's not very far away
Currently, he is in close proximity to us
Why don'tcha say who, say already
Why don't you reveal his identity, say it now
I'd want to marry him today
I desire to wed him immediately
But you don't say who
Unfortunately, you haven't disclosed his identity
That I cannot do
I am unable to reveal his identity myself
Happen to be me
By any chance, could it be me
Possibility
There is a chance or likelihood
Won'tcha tell me who ya love
Could you please inform me about the person you love
Tell me true
Be honest and disclose the truth
And I do
Yes, I genuinely love somebody
Maybe me
It's possible that I could be the one you love
I hope it's me
I hold the hope that I am the person you love
C'mon confess
Come on, admit it
Why don'tcha try and guess
Why don't you attempt to guess
Do tell. Let's tell
Please reveal. Let's disclose it
You promise not to breathe a word
You assure me that you won't reveal this secret
Doris, don't be absurd
Doris, please don't act foolishly
Strictly entre-nous
This is strictly between us, in confidence
Oui, oui, we two
Yes, yes, just the two of us
Well
In that case
Confidentially
In a confidential manner
Between you and me
Exclusively shared between us
I love somebody
I have strong feelings for someone
I've got news for you
I have some information to share with you
Glad it's true
I'm pleased that the feelings are reciprocated
That somebody that I love is you
The person I love happens to be you
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: KEVIN COSSOM, ANDREW HARR, JERMAINE JACKSON, ANTOINE MCCOLISTER, ANDRE DAVIDSON, KARLYN RAMSEY, SEAN DAVIDSON, JEREMY FELTON FELTON
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