Somebody Loves Me
McGuire Sisters Lyrics
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I wonder who he can be
Somebody loves me, I wish I knew
Who can he be worries me
For every boy who passes me, I shout "Hey, maybe"
You were meant to be my loving baby, baby, oh
Somebody loves me, I wonder who
For every boy who passes me, I shout "Hey, maybe"
You were meant to be my loving baby, baby
Somebody loves me, I wonder who
Maybe, it's
Baby, it's
Maybe, baby, that somebody is you
The McGuire Sisters' classic hit, "Somebody Loves Me," is a song about a woman who is wondering who could be the one that loves her. The opening line starts with “somebody loves me, I wonder who”, which sets the tone for the entire song. The lyrics are optimistic and hopeful, she is trying to pinpoint who it could be that's been giving her attention. The second line, “I wonder who he can be,” shows that she is curious and also possibly a bit cautious, wondering who this mystery lovesick person may be.
As the song continues, the artist sings about how every time a boy walks by, she wonders if that person may be the one who loves her. She becomes more hopeful and shouts "Hey, maybe you were meant to be my loving baby!" This task proves to be a bit daunting as she wonders who her mystery admirer could be. By the end of the song, McGuire Sisters' singer realizes that the person who loves her could be the baby that she’s looking for.
The song's lyrics alone made this track an iconic classic among romantic listeners for decades. The song's beautiful melody and the McGuire Sisters' gorgeous harmonies made it even more memorable. The popularity of the hit has endured for years and continues to capture the attention of listeners today.
Line by Line Meaning
Somebody loves me, I wonder who
I am aware that someone loves me, but I am unsure of their identity
I wonder who he can be
I am curious about the person who loves me
Somebody loves me, I wish I knew
I am hopeful that I will discover who this person is someday
Who can he be worries me
I am concerned that the person who loves me may not be the right one for me
For every boy who passes me, I shout "Hey, maybe"
I acknowledge the possibility that every boy I meet could be the one who loves me
You were meant to be my loving baby, baby, oh
I express my desire for a romantic partner, who could potentially be the one who loves me
Somebody loves me, I wonder who
I continue to ponder the identity of the person who loves me
Maybe it's you
I consider the possibility that the person I am singing to could be the one who loves me
Somebody loves me, I wonder who
I restate that I am uncertain about the identity of the person who loves me
Maybe, it's
I hesitate while considering the identity of the person who loves me
Baby, it's
I address the person I am singing to as a potential candidate for the one who loves me
Maybe, baby, that somebody is you
I suggest that the person I am singing to could be the one who loves me
Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: GEORGE GERSHWIN, IRA GERSHWIN
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