Somebody
Petula Clark Lyrics


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Somebody is waiting patiently
For someone like you!
Somebody would love to hold you
And make all your dreams come true!

That certain somebody could make you happy,
And it's plain as it can be
That the somebody who loves you most of all
Is nobody but me!

That certain somebody could make you happy,
And it's plain as it can be
That the somebody who loves you most of all
Is nobody but me!

Someb-b-b-b-body is waiting patiently
For someone like you, boo-boo-be-doop, bee-boo-be-doop, ooh!
Somebody would love to hold you
And make all your dreams come true, oopy-doopy-doop, ooh!

That certain somebody could make you happy,
And it's plain as it can be
That the somebody who loves you most of all
Is nobody but me!




That the somebody who loves you most of all
Is nobody, that somebody is nobody but me!

Overall Meaning

In Petula Clark's song "Somebody," the lyrics express the desires of someone waiting for love. The first two lines of the song say, "Somebody is waiting patiently for someone like you! Somebody would love to hold you and make all your dreams come true!" This might be interpreted as someone admiring another from afar, and waiting for the perfect opportunity to be with them romantically. The chorus then goes on to say that specific person who loves them the most is the singer herself. This line is repeated twice to emphasize the sentiment that, although there may be other options, the singer believes herself to be the perfect match for the person they're addressing.


Line by Line Meaning

Somebody is waiting patiently
There is a person out there waiting eagerly for you to come into their life.


For someone like you!
This person is specifically looking for someone with traits and qualities like yours.


Somebody would love to hold you
This person desires to hold and embrace you deeply and intimately.


And make all your dreams come true!
This person wants to fulfill all your hopes and desires, and to help you achieve your goals.


That certain somebody could make you happy,
There is someone out there who could bring joy and happiness into your life.


And it's plain as it can be
It is clear and obvious that this person is the right one for you.


That the somebody who loves you most of all
Out of everyone in the world, this person loves you the most.


Is nobody but me!
That person is me, and I am the one who loves you the most.


That the somebody who loves you most of all
Again, this person loves you more than anyone else.


Is nobody, that somebody is nobody but me!
Once again, I am that person who loves you the most and I want you to know it.




Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: ALESSANDRO ZAFFAGNINI, ALLAN FELDER, RONALD TYSON, NORMAN HARRIS

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