somebody to love
Mark Ronson Ft. Boy George Lyrics


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I don't wanna see you go
I want somebody to love me
Why'd it take so long to know?
I want somebody to love me
I want somebody to be nice
See the boy, I once was in my eyes
Nobody's gonna save my lif
We are wicked men
Looking for our buckles to loosen
By the count of ten
I wanna see somebody human
And I lost what it was, in the teenage dust of a downtown Romeo
In a couple of weeks, you can tell all the freaks, how you carried my body home

But tonight, I crossed the line
Dear Mr Lonely, how much do they know me?
I could find lessons in life
But, once you've earned it, you've already burned it

I don't wanna see you go
I need somebody to love me
(Need somebody, oh)
Why'd it take so long to know?
I need somebody to love me
(Need somebody, oh)
I want somebody to be nice
See the boy, I once was in my eyes
Nobody's gonna save my life

Got my ticket man, and I'm looking for somebody to use it
I know we pretend, but one of these days we're gonna lose it
And I once left town, when the leaves turn brown
With a couple of souvenirs
She was in my car, when we hit that wall
Yeah, you could of moved me to tears

But tonight, I crossed the line
I used to know her, when my house was sober
I could find lessons in life
Over and over, is it really over?

I don't wanna see you go
I need somebody to love me
(Need somebody, oh)
Why'd it take so long to know?
I need somebody to love me
(Need somebody, oh)
I want somebody to be nice
See the boy, I once was in my eyes
Nobody's gonna save my life

But tonight, I crossed the line
I used to know her, when my house was sober
I could find lessons in life
Over and over, is it really over?

I don't wanna see you go
I want somebody to love me
(Need somebody, oh)
Why'd it take so long to know?
I want somebody to love me
(Need somebody, oh)




Yeah, I want somebody nice
See the boy, I once was in my eyes

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of "Somebody to Love Me" express a yearning for human connection and love. The chorus repeats the phrases "I want somebody to love me" and "I need somebody to love me", emphasizing the desire for companionship. The song's narrator looks back on his past, including his teenage years and a failed relationship, and reflects on the lessons he has learned. He also acknowledges his own flaws and mistakes, such as crossing the line and losing sight of himself in the pursuit of love.


The verses of the song paint a vivid picture of the singer's experiences. The opening line, "I don't wanna see you go", represents the singer's fear of being alone. He wants somebody to stay with him and offer him love and support. The line "We are wicked men, looking for our buckles to loosen" suggests that the singer is not the only one who feels this way, and that many people are searching for love and connection. The final verse, which begins "Got my ticket man, and I'm looking for somebody to use it", shows the singer's willingness to take chances and put himself out there in the hopes of finding love.


Overall, "Somebody to Love Me" is a powerful and poignant expression of the human desire for love and connection. The song's lyrics are both introspective and relatable, making it a moving piece of music that speaks to many people.


Line by Line Meaning

I don't wanna see you go
I want you to stay with me


I want somebody to love me
I need someone to care about me


Why'd it take so long to know?
I regret not realizing it sooner


I want somebody to be nice
I wish someone would treat me kindly


See the boy, I once was, in my eyes
I look back on my past self


Nobody's gonna save my life
I am responsible for my own wellbeing


We are wicked men
We are imperfect and prone to mistakes


Looking for our buckles to loosen
We are looking for ways to relax and have fun


By the count of ten
We are running out of time


I wanna see somebody human
I want to connect with someone genuine


And I lost what it was, in the teenage dust of a downtown Romeo
I lost a part of myself in a youthful romance


In a couple of weeks, you can tell all the freaks, how you carried my body home
You can brag to others about our hook-up later


But tonight, I crossed the line
I did something I knew I shouldn't have


Dear Mr Lonely, how much do they know me?
I feel isolated and wonder if anyone truly understands me


I could find lessons in life
I am willing to learn and grow


But, once you've earned it, you've already burned it
Once you make a mistake, it's hard to fix it


Got my ticket man, and I'm looking for somebody to use it
I have the means to go on an adventure and find someone to spend time with


I know we pretend, but one of these days we're gonna lose it
We are pretending everything is okay, but we can't keep it up forever


And I once left town, when the leaves turn brown
I left town during the autumn


With a couple of souvenirs
I took some memories with me


She was in my car, when we hit that wall
She was with me when things went wrong


Yeah, you could of moved me to tears
The situation was very emotional for me


I used to know her, when my house was sober
I had a connection with her before I started using drugs/alcohol


Over and over, is it really over?
I keep questioning whether something has truly ended


I don't wanna see you go
I want you to stay with me


Yeah, I want somebody nice
I desire someone who is kind to me




Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC, Capitol CMG Publishing, Peermusic Publishing, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., WORDS & MUSIC A DIV OF BIG DEAL MUSIC LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Anthony Rossomando, Keinan Abdi Warsame, Thomas R Brenneck, Homer Steinweiss, Mark Ronson, Cathy Dennis, Alexander Greenwald, Nicholas Anthony Movshon, Andrew Wyatt Blakemore, Jason Sellards

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@bagaswicaksono4953

I don't wanna see you go
I want somebody to love me
Why'd it take so long to know?
I want somebody to love me
I want somebody to be nice
See the boy, I once was in my eyes
Nobody's gonna save my lif
We are wicked men
Looking for our buckles to loosen
By the count of ten
I wanna see somebody human
And I lost what it was, in the teenage dust of a downtown Romeo
In a couple of weeks, you can tell all the freaks, how you carried my body home
But tonight, I crossed the line
Dear Mr Lonely, how much do they know me?
I could find lessons in life
But, once you've earned it, you've already burned it
I don't wanna see you go
I need somebody to love me
(Need somebody, oh)
Why'd it take so long to know?
I need somebody to love me
(Need somebody, oh)
I want somebody to be nice
See the boy, I once was in my eyes
Nobody's gonna save my life
Got my ticket man, and I'm looking for somebody to use it
I know we pretend, but one of these days we're gonna lose it
And I once left town, when the leaves turn brown
With a couple of souvenirs
She was in my car, when we hit that wall
Yeah, you could of moved me to tears
But tonight, I crossed the line
I used to know her, when my house was sober
I could find lessons in life
Over and over, is it really over?
I don't wanna see you go
I need somebody to love me
(Need somebody, oh)
Why'd it take so long to know?
I need somebody to love me
(Need somebody, oh)
I want somebody to be nice
See the boy, I once was in my eyes
Nobody's gonna save my life
But tonight, I crossed the line
I used to know her, when my house was sober
I could find lessons in life
Over and over, is it really over?
I don't wanna see you go
I want somebody to love me
(Need somebody, oh)
Why'd it take so long to know?
I want somebody to love me
(Need somebody, oh)
Yeah, I want somebody nice
See the boy, I once was in my eyes



All comments from YouTube:

@mrsan5809

This is one of the greatest songs I’ve ever heard. The vocals , the lyrics the perfect fitted melody , the not too much beat . It’s not sad, it’s not happy, it has something, something real .

@qwj68boots

A car accident and seeming vanity is not sad? Pathetic maybe? I love the song, just trying to start dialogs about Great songs.😊 great narrative. Sad amerikkka has slept on MR. This never got airplay as far as I know. I discovered him via Valerie on his album with the Great Late A. Winehouse.❤❤❤

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@attinatje

This song is epic. I've heard it a billion times, but it still makes my heart skip a beat.

@RoseAndato

Kocham tą piosenkę, zawsze będzie kojarzyć mi się z najlepszymi wakacjami w życiu <3

@sile_et_nostis

The most underrated song ever made!

@joermundgand

Get behind the wheel hit the autobahn and floor it.

@Davi-hy5gv

hte most underrrated album ever made

@Marubi2

Now now

@coletteduke6294

someone for everyone. Dont look .just wait

@pagednumber1179

Really underrated . The hook is major.

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