Someone Like You
Linda Eder Lyrics

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I peer through windows
Watch life go by
Dream of tomorrow
And wonder why

The past is holding me
Keeping life at bay
I wander lost in yesterday

Wanting to fly
But scared to try

But if someone like you
Found someone like me
Then suddenly
Nothing would ever be the same
My heart would take wing
And I'd feel so alive!
If someone like you
Found me!

So many secrets
I long to share
All I have needed
Is someone there
To help me see a world
I've never seen before
A love to open every door
To set me free
So I can soar If someone like you
Found someone like me
Then suddenly
Nothing would ever be the same
There'd be a new way to live
A new life to love
If someone like you
Found me

Oh, if someone like you
Found someone like me
Then suddenly
Nothing would ever be the same
My heart would take wing
And I'd feel so alive!

If someone like you
Loved me!

Loved me!
Loved me!

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Linda Eder's song "Someone Like You" can be interpreted as the yearning of someone who is lost in their past and unsure about their future. The singer peers through windows, watching life go by, dreaming of tomorrow, and wondering why things are the way they are. The past is holding them back, keeping them from living their life to the fullest. They wander lost in yesterday, wanting to fly but scared to try. However, the singer believes that if someone like them found someone like the person they are referring to, suddenly, nothing would ever be the same.

The singer is searching for someone to share their secrets with, someone to help them see a world they've never seen before, and someone to love them. If someone like this person found someone like the singer, there would be a new way to live, a new life to love, and the singer's heart would take wing. The singer longs for someone who will help set them free so they can soar and live their life to the fullest.

In summary, the lyrics of "Someone Like You" express the yearning of someone who is lost and looking for someone to love and help them see the world in a new light.

Line by Line Meaning

I peer through windows
I observe life from a distance

Watch life go by
I observe life as it moves forward

Dream of tomorrow
I long for a better future

And wonder why
I question why things are the way they are

The past is holding me
I am trapped by my past experiences

Keeping life at bay
My past is preventing me from living presently

I wander lost in yesterday
I feel lost in memories of the past

Wanting to fly
I desire to start anew

But scared to try
I fear failure

But if someone like you
If someone with your qualities

Found someone like me
Found someone who shares my qualities

Then suddenly
In an instant

Nothing would ever be the same
My life would change drastically

My heart would take wing
I would feel a surge of newfound passion

And I'd feel so alive!
I would experience a new sense of vitality

So many secrets
I have many things I wish to reveal

I long to share
I have a strong desire to express myself

All I have needed
I have lacked for companionship

Is someone there
I require someone to support and encourage me

To help me see a world
I need someone to broaden my perspective

I've never seen before
I am eager for new experiences

A love to open every door
I need love to guide and motivate me

To set me free
I require liberation from my self-imposed limitations

So I can soar
I need to break free and flourish

There'd be a new way to live
Life would be transformed into something novel

A new life to love
I would find a newfound appreciation for life

If someone like you
If a person possessing your qualities

Loved me!
If someone truly loved me

Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: ARTHUR L. PORTER

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Most interesting comment from YouTube:

@Sampathplf

8y↑39

I peer through windows,
Watch life go by,
Dream of tomorrow,
And wonder "why"?

The past is holding me,
Keeping life at bay,
I wander lost in yesterday,
Wanting to fly -
But scared to try.

But if someone like you
Found someone like me,
Then suddenly
Nothing would ever be the same!

My heart would take wing,
And I'd feel so alive -
If someone like you
Found me!

So many secrets
I've longed to share!
All I have needed
Is someone there,

To help me see a world
I've never seen before -
A love to open every door,
To set me free,
So I can soar!

If someone like you
Found someone like me,
Then suddenly
Nothing would ever be the same!

There'd be a new way to live,
A new life to love,
If someone like you
Found me!

Oh, if someone like you
Found someone like me,
Then suddenly
Nothing would ever be the same!

My heart would take wing,
And I'd feel so alive -
If someone like you

All comments from YouTube:

@chrisbaerart

4y↑51

I was fortunate enough to see her in Jekyll & Hyde on Broadway - still one of my best memories. I've seen her in concert several times since. I once paid for two back to back shows - she's THAT good. And she's a lovely person - very warm & genuine. But yeah this performance brought down the house during Jekyll. Frank Wildhorn wrote the part of Lucy for her - and it shows -my god it shows. She's brilliant.

@grahamhueber7034

2y↑3

absolutely and completely

@geoffreybennett4767

3y↑10

Hands down. The best singer of our time. The technique is unmatched.

@davidchapa4455

2y↑19

I was privileged to see her sing this on Broadway and it still brings tears to my eyes every time I hear it ❤ I love her.

@vbplayer50

47w↑1

Me too, and she was wonderful in the role and in great voice.

@tessmarsh5898

10y↑139

She is one of the best singers of all time, definitely one of my favorites.

@vbplayer50

47w↑1

In your opinion...and she is wonderful and one of your favorites.

@tessmarsh5898

47w↑2

@@vbplayer50 LOL you replied to a comment I made 9 years ago, I don’t even remember this video now tbh

@scottford6383

3y↑22

There truly is nothing better than finding someone to share your life's journey with. Linda's version is second to none. What a talent.

@trickyrick74

12y↑15

This is what is great about Youtube. You can come on one night just browsing around and somehow, for some reason, you end up watching a video like this. Never hearing this song or even the artist, I've become a fan. Her voice is flawless and captures your spirit and draws you in to the song. Thanks Linda.

@princepeterwolf

11y↑43

I've honestly lost the count of the times I've watched this...this is absolute perfection, there's nothing else to say

@paulnovello1393

2y↑8

Linda Eder’s voice is a miracle. She also knows how to touch your heart and soul with a lyric. I adore her! ❤❤❤❤

@mattdeans9873

5y↑98

My lord, what a gift. Def one of my fave CDs. Am I missing something?? Why isn't this woman a superstar at the top of the heap.

@rileycoyote8275

4y↑7

She won't sell out to the cabal.

@ulradeja5380

3y↑4

The lambs prefer to listen to dubbed vocal recordings

@willec7105

3y↑8

Many have understandably asked that question. She doesn't want that kind of life, being driven and run by her career. She has a real life on her New York state farm with her family, horses, etc. and plays a schedule of personal performances each year. Her large fan base is there for her which seems to be enough for her.

@mattdeans9873

3y↑4

@@willec7105 Your absolutely right. I think Betty Buckley is that way too and I wonderf if thats how kd lang likes things.

@jimmaisch7851

2y↑2

Exactly !!!

@fanping7393

4y↑25

Her voice is filled with emotion, which is I think the best interpretation of this song! Amazing!

@bobs8206

1y↑1

Her husband at the time, wrote this specifically for her voice.

@ViennaRoseLove

11y↑17

Linda Eder's voice is so utterly incredible, it's just flawless, I love her.

@andygranick

4y↑20

I had a smile on my face the whole time. She makes it look so effortless.

@donquixote1950

10y↑164

Not a "diva." An ARTIST painting pictures and emotions with words and notes. Magical.

@tomkelly4336

5y↑4

@Scitch2781 and put over your head.Great song , Great Singer nuff said!

@AlexisRaeSmith

11y↑43

This is immensely emotional, I am sitting here tearing up, she is stunning!

@kindredtheembraced

4y↑15

Between the tears and the goosebumps, OMG! Linda Eder is amazing.

@jeffl8549

4y↑22

Breathtaking, perfect singer paired with this song. Soulful, passionate and true.

@chonaV

13y↑19

When I hear singers like Linda, it makes me wonder what's wrong with mainstream pop. These are the types of voices that should be on the radio, on mtv, on vma, on AMA, on grammys, etc.

@fatuusdottore

50w

Degeneracy is why. They don’t want you to listen to good things. Everything is about vibration, and Kanye even said they purposely record mainstream music at low vibrations to fck with people, which I absolutely believe because the kind of music I gravitated to during my darkest days was way different from this, like night and day even. Brilliant artists and all, like Placebo. But even Brian (lead singer) himself looks back at his old material with some sum of wariness because it does celebrate nihilistic self-destruction in the worst ways, as amazing as the music is. These days, he tries to stay away from drugs and sings about better things. I never did drugs, but alcohol is well, different story…

I have loved musicals since my teens, but during that time those songs were definitely not the first on the playlist, let’s say. And surely enough, all low vibe. I try to limit my exposure to it these days and treat it like one would junk food — once in a while, in moderation.

@Lizwindsor

4y↑19

The orchestration in this is outstanding. A perfect match to Linda’s powerful voice! ❤️

@engeljulius

11y↑37

I saw this live on Broadway with Linda Eder and Robert Cuccioli. TWICE. Amazing. I have been a fan of LE since that day. I have never been more impressed by a voice live on stage. I also saw her at Ruth Eckerd Hall in Tampa, she was GREAT

@willec7105

You're a lucky man.

@jimmaisch7851

2y↑2

How can someone belt out a song so strong beautiful technically and emotionally thrilling and still look good doing it ?? Go ask Linda Elder !WOW!

@KenHowardLCSWGayTherapyLA

4y↑3

I walked down the aisle with my husband at our wedding to this song, 10/26/08. Best day of my life. :)

@youtubepasserby8339

8y↑67

I'm obsessing over this song now. Ughhmmm I love it.

@youtubepasserby8339

7y↑4

Hahaha, I REMEMBER THIS TIME! I WAS SO HAPPY EVERYTIME I LISTENED TO THIS SONG, BECAUSE I JUST LIKED IT SO MUCH, BECAUSE I THOUGHT IT WAS SO GOOD! THAT WAS SUCH A GOOD TIME!

@bessmahaneypilates8638

4y↑1

Youtube Passerby same!❤️🎶👌🏻

@kriziapreclaro4148

Same!!

@caroldanvers1431

8y↑50

Linda Eder is what can absolutely be called an amazing talent.

@MHB9

13y↑13

HOW LONG CAN SHE HOLD HER BREATHHHH DAYUMMMMMM. AMAZINGGGG

@bobdiepold2122

6y↑15

Loved this Wildhorn song the minute I heard it in 1997 when I saw "Jekyll & Hyde". Ms. Eder sang it beautifully ten and still does now !!

@sarimin1

12y↑20

I freaking love her and this song. She is immensely talented and I want to see her more often on the stage in the spotlight. She's got the vocal chops

@ruthgunneson-poling2477

10y↑13

This is what we all want isn't it? For someone to love someone like us....

@youtubepasserby8339

8y↑1

Yes ❤️

@ljjackson7106

9y↑18

Yes she's that great! I heard her live on Broadway and she was quite moving!! I'll never forget it!

@jimvoden9951

2y↑2

I’ve seen Ms.Eder numerous times because you can’t help to be drawn into her voice. I was fortunate to see her perform in Jekyll & Hyde early on in Houston. Breathtaking.

@tamis1155

5y↑43

2019 and still no word can describe how beautiful this song, also you, Linda Eder.

@bydariana5572

5y↑3

Yes so much emotions this song is amazing

@annettewilliams1932

1y↑2

I just love her voice. I am a 88yr oid lady. 2023.

@bessmahaneypilates8638

4y↑4

YouTube has brought me to many things during quarantine, I have fallen into the Broadway hole, this singer is amazing❤️🎶💎

@willec7105

3y↑1

Same here! I'd heard of LInda but hadn't heard her sing much. Like you, in quarantine, I've been deep in Broadway and am obsessed with Linda. Catch her two songs on the "My Favorite Broadway; The Leading Ladies" album here on You Tube.

@bessmahaneypilates8638

@@willec7105 I have watched the leading ladies like three or four times! It is so fabulous!

@54Daniella

10y↑8

Saw Linda two nights ago. She was amazing! No one has a voice quite like hers... a beautiful, elusive quality! Someone Like You and Man of La Mancha are my favorites.

@willec7105

She does both of those songs on the album, My Favorite Broadway;The Leading Ladies" which you can see here on You Tube.

@NYC277

9y↑22

Still magical after all these years—both Linda and the song!

@sunniglover1464

1y↑2

I have been following her since 1988. My mom saw her in Svengali after seeing her on Star Search. She told me, “You need to hear this girl sing”! I was shook! After that, I was, dare I say obsessed! I dreamed of being her and would belt out her ballads and bluesy tunes and didn’t care who heard me. ( I wanted to compete on Star Search, so I have been singing since I was a toddler. So, as a 10 year old little girl with so much admiration for this amazing woman, I wrote, yes wrote, her a letter and mailed it and waited with bated breath and holding on to a glimmer of hope but still thinking, “she is so busy, she won’t reply to me”. To my amazement, she did! I felt like i won the lottery. I even had the honor of meeting her after a show when I was a teenager. I was so star struck, I didn’t get to say all I wanted to say to her. 🤩🤦🏼‍♀️ She is even more more Stunning in person. If only people took pictures with their cell phones back then So I could have frozen that moment.

@jocelynmandyuy3632

5y↑8

The best voice... Soothing, so very soothing 🌹💐🌸❤️

@paulbrown7446

9y↑45

Once i heard her voice from star search i knew she was one of the best voices i ever heard!!!!! wonderful...............

@maglionemusic

12y↑9

She is the best "Lucy" in Jekyll & Hyde. Her voice is amazing. She is one of my most favorite female singers of all time.

@sallynicholson9012

4y↑8

I love this person, she is my go to, everyday..love her voice..

@rexsantillan3266

11y↑44

My God. She is soooo good. never heard this song before and i thought it's a cover of Adelle's song thats why i clicked and OMG how come she's not as popular as Aretha or Patti Labelle or even Streisand? her voice is powerful and clear, effortless but damn good... Love her.

@chrisbaerart

4y↑2

She does do Adele as well...not sure if there are any on youtube - but when I saw her at Sculler's Jazz club she sang Adele's song of the same name.

@johnfrederick3384

51w

@@chrisbaerart Saw her 6 months ago in Boston at 60y.o. She can still sing as she always has.

@chrisbaerart

51w

@@johnfrederick3384 at the Wilbur? I was there....had front row seats!

@Andy-lm2zp

4y↑3

Impossibly talented and impossibly beautiful !

@samuelreed4474

2y↑1

I love Broadway Artists so much that it would kill me if they became mainstream.
The thing about these artists is that there talent should ONLY be shared with those who RESPECT Broadway. It’s a GIFT to experience these performers. 🖤

@philipcarthy2977

4y↑5

What a stunning voice from a beautiful soul

@erskellock

12y↑3

Have seen her live half a dozen times and she is breathtaking! That voice and stage presence are second to none.

@marleneblack7606

10y↑25

Most beautiful song. Wanting someone to love. Brings tears to my eyes

@eazout3141

8y↑8

Brings tears to my eyes....mesmerizing!!!!!

@Sampathplf

8y↑39

@mary-vb7fm

Thank you!

@pmfl2008

4y↑4

Her voice is perfect. Ear candy.

@Kaan1977

10y↑38

Funny, she was the "special guest" at the Hallelujah Broadway show but she was so much better then all the other singers. Only that the people not missunderstanding me...Kearns, Dixon and Burke were not bad but Linda played in a different legaue.

@tenorbuzzarini

4y↑5

No one will ever be able to sing that song like she does. She is old enough to be my mom, but I would marry her if she asked me. Then I would have a wife, best friend, and mom all wrapped in one singing package.

@steveheckle8847

I think you will find a young Filipino singer by the name of Morissette amon does an exceptional cover of this song.

@trainb4l

13y↑3

I love Linda Eder, she just makes it look so effortless.

@Feuerbaecher

8y↑11

I come here because of Beau Dermott from Britain`s got talent. I loved Linda`s performance which made it possible to rate Beau`s presentation, a 12 years old girl, as an outstanding one. Perhaps other people will join me in my opinion.

@jopiebacus8997

4y↑4

beautiful haunting voice yet full....

@MadanRajaRock

8y↑14

Is it just me or is there a touch of melancholy in this performance compared to the bright intensity of the Rosie'O Donnell performance?

@amandaash476

4y↑1

I feel like this song is supposed to have a hint of melancholy. This song is about wishing for the love of someone and having it change your life, all while realizing that it may never happen.

@PauliChromatic

9y↑8

A perfectly suitable voice to sing "Let It Go." Majestic voice!

@diannes.1275

Trying to figure out who the 69 people are who gave this a thumbs down. Linda Eder's voice is effortless and amazing and as someone commented below, she is perfection. I agree 100%! In addition to being a fabulous performer, she's an incredibly nice person. She greets people after her show and is so down to earth. Can't wait to see her again in 2022!

@robertforster6749

you cannot figure out idiocy. they are just devoid of emotion.

@kellijocrosby172

9y↑15

Chills on chills on chills

@edwinvillaceran1845

3y↑1

My gosh!!!she"s amazing.what a voice !she's full of emotion...I love her crystal voice...

@pacrimco

Mesmerizing, absolutely mesmerizing, as good as it gets.

@BringingUpBaby1938

9y↑9

I love her so much...

@KeldorDAntrell

11y↑10

Indeed she sounds a lot like Barbara Streisand at certain moments especially at the end. High praise indeed.

@tanjimenez7733

Lea Salonga is way much better.

@meshann.

21w

I feel love .. So beautiful it’s breathtaking..❤

@bbbrrrm

35w

Just amazing. What a 💎

@luzp.mario-adion4341

She made me cry. I love this song and the way she performed it was just outstanding. ❤❤❤

@KaitlynnSchreiner

10y↑6

So beautiful.

@timellingson844

One of the best Minnesota musical artists ever! Ya "done us proud, Linda!!!

@vwdiver512

45w

I'll always love this musical; my mother and I saw it over 30+ times with different actors/actresses in the Jekyll/Hyde role and the Lucy role that Linda made famous. It's a masterpiece of a show and I wish it got better recognition than it did.

@Moon-pn7kq

7y↑5

She's stunning... The tone of her voice reminds me a bit of barbra's

@misslieslcook

8y↑9

wow.

@oceanmas6159

2y↑1

She is absolutely wonderful.

@marvwaddy

10y↑60

I HAVE SEEN HER LIVE. SHE IS MORE INCREDIBLE IN PERSON. I PAID $200 / SEAT FOR FRONT ROW. WELL WORTH IT.

@pudgeuncle

9y↑10

I could not believe it when she was at Town Hall in NYC last year with her two Jekyll and Hyde costars....8th row...$50! She's worth ten times that. Seeing her live is an experience to be remembered for a lifetime.

@marleneellis2456

4y↑2

Me too.....worth every penny!

@bethcox4591

3y↑2

I know she was absolutely incredible I just love her I love her I started watching her when she was on Star search with Ed McMahon and she was wonderful absolutely

@bethcox4591

@mugrad25

Saw her twice...she is something else live

@tonyembrey8169

4y↑1

first show I saw on Broadway, and she was in it, have seen her live since then, always amazing, what a voice!

@recjr7685

Even at 33, this song still makes me cry

@loribermani7236

5y↑2

Mystical ..... Just so OMG Fabulous !!!!!!!!!!!!!!

@bydariana5572

Yes is amazing

@scottstrang1583

4y↑2

Awesome tune. Loved it since hearing it back in the 90s.

@jagrace1271

5y↑3

beautiful!! Love her and the song!

@juanicieto

THIS IS THE SONG THAT INTRODUCED TO THE SONGS OF LINDA EDER VIA THE INTERPRETATION BY LUCY THOMAS. LOVELY IMMORTAL COMPOSITION BY HER HUSBAND.

@WithoutAnAnchor

13y↑3

This is absolutely amazing! She was the first Lucy I ever heard and it's touching here to see that she evidently loves performing with all her heart. Also, I don't blame the lady at 1:26 for crying... :)

@rbmorry

11y↑2

just perfection

@jeannesold

So beautiful, what a voice!❤️

@danielparziale2005

This became my song after s really bad break up it gave me hope and my new sweetie and I will have our first dance to it. Thanks Linda

@miguelbisnar6241

THE SIMPLE ACCOMPANIMENT BRINGS OUT THE BEAUTY AND PASSION OF HER VOICE. BRING TEARS.

@fierywolf1981

9y↑18

Just simply beautiful, I recently got the sheet music for this song, and I love the simple melody and the words.

@bmrkhang

Can you share me the sheet?

@bellevie2310

Where did you find the sheet music (for piano) for this song. Please kindly share. Thank you. 😊

@MrCrimenews

Love you Linda!

@DiegoJoseRamos

8y↑5

Perfect voice for this song!

@edgare1906

11y↑1

I was part of this show here in LA... it was just amazing.

@franciscocrdona2104

5y↑2

Que canción tan linda , tan Bonita Ama lo que Soy en Inglés.

@lovnlif

5y↑1

Amazing as ALL-WAYS!!! Bravo Linda!

@michelangelomartini9254

In Italian Bravo is for men, for women you must said Brava. She's more than Brava, she's divine.

@brokenheartsization

10y↑4

Wow!!! Incredible voice and lyrics!

@MaAniFantasy

12y↑2

this is so good! such a lovely lady and she owns this song :)

@amysadanaga1436

48w

Most beautiful performance! Exquisite! Also, an amazing song!!

@grahamhueber7034

Why isnt she still starring all over broadway? Such an incredible talent.

@seanynjboy

12y↑1

In a word....breathtaking...

@badoodles08

9y↑3

I love this song! .I'll be singing this tomorrow in my vocal workout class...

@mommybabes

4y↑1

My favorite song.

@KaityKate22

13y↑1

I'm singing this song for a talent showcase. i didn't think i would like it and i didn't until i heard her. Now i'm ready to die of happiness! *sigh*

@howardkoor9365

41w

That voice!

@patitasandiego4240

5y↑1

Wow, she is magical!

@hururuk

여러배우가 이곡을 불렀지만 Linda Eder의 곡이 제일 좋은듯..

@lynnfisher1125

Been to 4 concerts of yours. I always get goosebumps when you sing. You voice is absolutely incredible. Miss you not performing and so glad I can find you here on YouTube

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