Girl Needs Boy
Neville Lyrics


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For every boy, there's a girl
And I know somewhere in this world
There must be somebody
There must be somebody, for me, for me

I pray at night alone in my sleep
That someday my lover I'll meet
Cause I'm so lonely, I'm so lonely
There must be somebody for me, for me

I pray at night that you'll come back to me
I love you with all my heart and soul
Darling, I would never make you cry
I want you to come to my side

For every boy there's a girl
And I know somewhere in this world
There must be somebody
There must be somebody, for me, for me





There must be somebody
There must be somebody, for me

Overall Meaning

The song "Girl Needs Boy" by Neville talks about the deep-seated desire to find one's true love. The lyrics in the chorus suggest that there is a perfect match for every person in this world, with the repetition of the phrase "There must be somebody, for me." The singer speaks of their loneliness and how they pray for the day when they will meet their lover. The lyrics convey the idea that the person is incomplete without the other half of their pair, that there is someone out there who is meant to complete them.


In the second stanza, the lyrics become more personal as the singer addresses their lost love. They profess their love and express their desire for the other person to come back to them. It's clear that they believe this person was their soulmate and they have a strong conviction that they belong together. The song concludes by repeating the line "There must be somebody for me," reiterating the idea that finding love is an essential part of one's life.


Overall, the song speaks to the universal human need for love and companionship. The lyrics are relatable and express the yearning for that one special person who will complete us. The song encourages us to believe that there is someone out there for everyone, and we must keep searching until we find them.


Line by Line Meaning

For every boy, there's a girl
Acknowledges the concept of complementary genders that are paired by nature, indicating that everyone has a perfect match somewhere in the world


And I know somewhere in this world
Confident about the existence of someone special in the world for oneself


There must be somebody
Affirming that the belief in a destined partner is true


There must be somebody, for me, for me
Reiterating the personal quest of finding the perfect partner who is uniquely meant for oneself


I pray at night alone in my sleep
Expressing the depth of loneliness and the strong desire for companionship that even invades dreams and subconscious thoughts


That someday my lover I'll meet
Shows the clear goal of finding a lifetime partner as the ultimate hope and dream


Cause I'm so lonely, I'm so lonely
Reinforcement of the strong feeling of loneliness as the driving factor in the search for a partner


There must be somebody for me, for me
Emphasizing the faith that a destined partner exists somewhere and the unwavering personal quest in finding them


I pray at night that you'll come back to me
Hopeful for a lost love to return, but still searching for a true lifelong companion


I love you with all my heart and soul
Showing the presence of strong emotions and deep commitment towards someone, but acknowledging that there could still be someone even more fitting out there


Darling, I would never make you cry
Possible apology to a past love or showing care and consideration for a future partner by affirming that they will never intentionally hurt them


I want you to come to my side
Expressing the desire for companionship and a relationship with someone, but acknowledging that it might not be the fullest, most genuine connection that can be possible


There must be somebody
Asserting the belief in personalized matching and rejecting the notion that someone can be replaced by anyone else in this world


There must be somebody, for me
Continuing the personal quest of finding a true, suitable partner that would be a lifelong companion and soulmate




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Most interesting comments from YouTube:

@JesusJimenez-jj9yy

If you want something to play with
Go and find yourself a toy
Baby, my time is too expensive
And I'm not a little boy
If you are serious
Don't play with my heart, it makes me furious
But if you want me to love you
Then, baby, I will, girl, you know I will
Tell it like it is
Don't be ashamed to let your conscience be your guide
But I know deep down inside of me
I believe you love me, forget your foolish pride
Life is too short to have sorrow
You may be here today and gone tomorrow
You might as well get what you want
So go on and live, baby, go on and live
Tell it like it is
I'm nothing to play with, go and find yourself a toy
But I
Tell it like it is
My time is too expensive
And I'm not your little boy
Mmm, tell it like it is



@user-ip9yu7lp1q

Tell It Like It Is
~ Aaron Neville

If you want something to play with
Go and find yourself a toy
Baby my time is too expensive
And I'm not a little boy

If you are serious
Don't play with my heart
It makes me furious
But if you want me to love you
Then a baby I will, girl you know that I will

Tell it like it is
Don't be ashamed to let your conscience be your guide
But I know deep down inside me
I believe you love me, forget your foolish pride

Life is too short to have sorrow
You may be here today and gone tomorrow
You might as well get what you want
So go on and live, baby go on and live

Tell it like it is
I'm nothing to play with
Go and find yourself a toy
But I... Tell it like it is
My time is too expensive and I'm not your little boy



All comments from YouTube:

@randomshit1645

Who listening in 2024?

@blackkat6797

Feb 14 2024 😊

@jeansalzman2.012

@@blackkat6797..... I listened in 1966 and I'm lisnin' now. I was a junior in high school. We were so lucky to have the music we had.

@kennethbrown5472

Yeah, I listened in 1966 and been listenin' ever since. What a great voice.

@atothetop3779

🫡

@SeunReacts

This is so beautiful

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@arijbd

You know what's the best feeling? It's when you discover such a beautiful song!

@kellysmith8845

I have been listening to this particular song for years. Still to this very day. What a phenomenal artist 👍

@gangstarr0work

try California Stars by Wilco. another beautiful track

@jeancollins2009

Yes, a beautiful song sung perfectly.

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