To Love Somebody
Nina Simone㈀㈀ Lyrics
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A certain kind of light
It's never shown on me
I want my whole life to be
Lived with you
Lived with you
There's a way
Do each and every little thing
What good does it bring
If I ain't got you If I ain't got you
If I ain't got you If I ain't got you
You don't know
What it's like
Baby you don't know
What it's like
To love somebody
To love somebody
The way I love you
In my brain
See your face again
I know my frame of mind
You ain't got to be so blind
And I'm blind so blind
But I'm a woman
Can't you see what I am
I live and breathe for you
What good does it do
If I ain't got you If I ain't got you
If I ain't got you If I ain't got you
Say you don't know
What it's like
Baby you don't know what it's like
To love somebody
To love somebody
The way I love you
Oh'a, you don't know
What it's like
Baby you don't know
What it's like
To love somebody
To love somebody
The way I love you
Nina Simone's "To Love Somebody" is a timeless love ballad that has been covered by countless artists. In the song, the singer poignantly expresses her deep love for someone who doesn't seem to understand how much they mean to her. She sings about a certain kind of light that she wants to live her whole life in, but that has never shone on her before - a metaphorical light that represents the love and happiness she can only find with this person.
Simone also touches on the idea that, in life, people tend to prioritize things that they think are good or important, without realizing that all the good things in the world are meaningless without the right person to share them with. The singer asserts that she can live without all these things, as long as she has the person she loves by her side. In the end, the singer tries to explain to the object of her affection just how powerful her love for him is, and how much it hurts to be so deeply in love with someone who can't seem to see it.
Line by Line Meaning
There' a light
There is a feeling of hope and excitement.
A certain kind of light
It is a unique feeling that is different for everyone.
It's never shown on me
I have never experienced this feeling before.
I want my whole life to be
I desire to spend my entire life with you.
Lived with you
Sharing my life with you is what I truly desire.
There's a way
There is a method to achieving happiness and fulfillment.
Everybody say
Many people have shared this wisdom with me.
Do each and every little thing
Paying attention to the small details can lead to happiness.
What good does it bring
What is the point of doing those things if they are not for you.
If I ain't got you If I ain't got you
Without you, none of those things are worth anything.
You don't know
You have not experienced something like this before.
What it's like
The feeling I am describing is difficult to put into words.
Baby you don't know
You specifically have not experienced it.
To love somebody
The feeling is love, specifically for someone.
To love somebody
The feeling is not just general love, but love for a specific person.
The way I love you
It is the depth and intensity of my love for you that sets it apart.
In my brain
I cannot get you out of my head.
See your face again
I imagine you with me all the time.
I know my frame of mind
I am aware of my own emotions and desires.
You ain't got to be so blind
You do not have to be oblivious to my feelings.
And I'm blind so blind
Despite this, I know I have my own faults and can be blind to other things.
But I'm a woman
Although I have my own flaws, I am still capable of great love.
Can't you see what I am
I am a person who is capable of loving you deeply.
I live and breathe for you
You are the center of my world and everything I do is for you.
What good does it do
All of my efforts are in vain without you.
Say you don't know
I want you to understand how much you mean to me.
Baby you don't know what it's like
You have not experienced this kind of love before.
Oh'a, you don't know
I want you to really understand how deep my love for you is.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Royalty Network
Written by: Robin Hugh Gibb, Barry Alan Gibb
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There's a light
Some kind of light
That never shone on me
I want my life to be lived with you
Lived with you
There's a way everybody say
To do each and every little thing
But what does it bring
If I ain't got you, ain't got?
You don't know what it's like, baby
You don't know what it's like
To love somebody
To love somebody
The way I love you
In my brain
I see your face again
I know my frame of mind
You ain't got to be so blind
And I'm blind, so, so, so blind
I'm a man
Can't you see what I am?
I live and I breathe for you
But what good does it do
If I ain't got you, ain't got?
You don't know what it's like, baby
You don't know what it's like
To love somebody
To love somebody
The way I love you
You don't know what it's like, baby
You don't know what it's like
To love somebody
To love somebody
The way I love you
You don't know what it's like, baby
You don't know what it's like
To love somebody
@marioalvaro469
Wow, I can listen to this song by The Bee Gees over and over again. They were and will continue to be one of the best ever!
@intotheunknownwithmysterym3676
Llllo
@tosedzishev5312
The besttttt😁
@cold10er
Always thought this was a Beatles song
@lisalawton7867
@Eric Lasalle 😂
@patriciajohnson6653
True True..And STUNNING WARDROBE TRENDY FOR THAT DAY!!
@kathygarner8897
This song gives me goosebumps. Barry's voice is one in a million.
@kozden50
Me too
@ljilja5458
The only one❤
@tammyrizza9962
Love Barry, he sure is easy on the eyes, ears and soul.