Someone Like You
Linda Eder (Lucy Harris) Lyrics
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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 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.
But 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.
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 loved me
loved me
loved me.
Linda Eder's "Someone Like You" is a song about yearning for love and human connection. Through the lyrics, Eder's character Lucy Harris is expressing her desire to break free from her past and start a new chapter in her life with someone special. She admits that she feels lost in her memories, but still has hopes and dreams for the future. If only she could find someone to love her and share her secrets with, she believes that she could finally experience the freedom and happiness that she craves. The chorus expresses the idea that if someone like her could meet someone like the person she's looking for, it would be a life-changing event. The song finishes with a powerful declaration of love - if someone like that person was to love her in return, she feels that she would finally be complete.
The song was first recorded by Linda Eder in 1997 for the concept album of the musical Jekyll & Hyde, on which she played the role of Lucy Harris. It has since been covered by many artists, both in the context of the musical and as a standalone song. "Someone Like You" has been widely praised for its lyrics, which convey a deep emotional connection to the listener. Many people have connected with the song's themes of loneliness and hope, and it has become a favorite among fans of romantic ballads.
Line by Line Meaning
I peer through windows
I look through windows to see how other people live their lives.
watch life go by.
I observe life as it moves along.
Dream of tomorrow
I imagine what my future will be like.
and wonder why
I question why my life is the way it is.
the past is holding me
My memories and past experiences keep me from moving forward.
keeping life at bay.
My past experiences prevent me from fully embracing life.
I wander lost in yesterday.
I feel lost in my memories and past experiences.
Wanting to fly
I desire to experience freedom and liberation.
but scared to try.
I am hesitant to take action out of fear of failure or rejection.
But if someone like you
If there was someone who
found someone like me
could accept me for who I am,
then suddenly
suddenly,
nothing would ever be the same.
my life would be forever changed for the better.
My heart would take wing and I'd feel so alive
My emotions would be lifted to new heights, and I would feel more alive than ever before.
So many secrets
I have many secrets to share.
I long to share.
I am eager to tell someone about them.
All I have needed
What I have always needed
is someone there.
is someone to be with me.
To help me see a world
To assist me in seeing new things and exploring new possibilities.
I've never seen before.
Things that are unknown to me until now.
A love to open every door.
A type of affection that can unlock and open any door in life.
To set me free,
To liberate me from my limitations,
so I can soar.
So I can be free to soar and reach my full potential.
If someone like you loved me
If there was someone who could love me,
loved me
loved who I am.
Lyrics © RESERVOIR MEDIA MANAGEMENT INC, BMG RIGHTS MANAGEMENT US, LLC, SHAPIRO BERNSTEIN & CO. INC.
Written by: DANNY MITCHELL, DANNY JOE MITCHELL, EARL BUD LEE
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@Sampathplf
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
@chrisbaerart
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
absolutely and completely
@geoffreybennett4767
Hands down. The best singer of our time. The technique is unmatched.
@davidchapa4455
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
Me too, and she was wonderful in the role and in great voice.
@tessmarsh5898
She is one of the best singers of all time, definitely one of my favorites.
@vbplayer50
In your opinion...and she is wonderful and one of your favorites.
@tessmarsh5898
@@vbplayer50 LOL you replied to a comment I made 9 years ago, I don’t even remember this video now tbh
@scottford6383
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
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.