Picture House are a Dublin band with front man Dave Browne the ever present… Read Full Bio ↴Picture House are a Dublin band with front man Dave Browne the ever present front man. First release was an EP (c. 1995). Albums include Shine Box, Karmarama, Bring The House Down (live) and Get Yer Hits Out (Best of). Most popular songs are Sunburst http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9Kp5r70CDuc , World & His Dog and Somebody Somewhere. They were more popular in Germany and Sweden than Ireland, and often toured with Scottish band RunRig.

During the late 90's, Picture House also supported Marillion

Somebody Somewhere
Picture House Lyrics

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(Browne/Maitland/Glenister)

How can I explain how it came to be
It wasn't over night while I couldn't sleep
I can still remember how it used to be
Oh, 'cause somewhere, it's hard remembering but somewhere
Somebody knows my name

Just give me a coat and a shirt that's clean
Just a little dutch stops my body quaking
Don't wait too long before the doubt sets in
Oh, 'cause somewhere, why can't you understand that somewhere
Somebody knows my name

Here I am with my back against the wall
No further left to fall
If I can't stand then at least if I can crawl
Then I know that I won't forget
Somewhere

I know what's going on what they've planned for me
I catch every word it's all in my hearing
Don't wait too long before the doubt sets in
Oh, 'cause somewhere, it's hard remembering but somewhere
Somebody knows my name

Here I am with my back against the wall
No further left to fall
If I can't stand then at least if I can crawl
Then I know that I won't forget
Somebody knows my name

Somebody somewhere
Somebody somewhere
Somebody knows my name

How can I explain how it came to be
It wasn't over night while I couldn't sleep

Somebody knows me

Somebody knows me
Somebody knows me

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Picture House's "Somebody Somewhere" depict a sense of isolation and longing for connection. The singer seems to be struggling to find their place in the world and is searching for meaningful relationships. The opening lines hint at a past upheaval, describing a slow transition to a new reality. The repeated line "Somewhere, somebody knows my name" emphasizes the singer's desire to belong and be recognized. The second verse mentions a feeling of unease as the singer is anticipating a potential betrayal or abandonment. The final verse finds the singer with their "back against the wall," at their lowest point, but they take solace in the knowledge that somebody out there knows them.

Overall, the song is a cry for community and understanding. The singer is hoping to find someone who really sees them and can help them navigate through life. The lyrics express a deep sense of vulnerability and the need for human connection.

Line by Line Meaning

How can I explain how it came to be
The singer is unsure how to explain the origin of a situation.

It wasn't over night while I couldn't sleep
The situation was not resolved quickly and caused the singer insomnia.

I can still remember how it used to be
The singer can recall what life was like before the current situation arose.

Oh, 'cause somewhere, it's hard remembering but somewhere
Despite the difficulty in remembering, the singer knows that someone has knowledge about their situation.

Somebody knows my name
The singer believes there is someone who has information relating to them.

Just give me a coat and a shirt that's clean
The singer is asking for basic necessities to make it through a difficult time.

Just a little dutch stops my body quaking
A small amount of alcohol helps calm the singer's nerves and shakes.

Don't wait too long before the doubt sets in
The singer is cautioning against hesitation as it may lead to doubts and fears.

Oh, 'cause somewhere, why can't you understand that somewhere
The singer is frustrated that others are unable to comprehend the existence of someone who knows their situation.

Here I am with my back against the wall
The singer feels trapped in their situation without any clear solutions.

No further left to fall
The singer is at their lowest point and cannot imagine things getting any worse.

If I can't stand then at least if I can crawl
The singer is willing to make any progress, no matter how small, towards improvement.

Then I know that I won't forget
By making even minuscule progress, the singer will remember to continue striving for improvement.

I know what's going on what they've planned for me
The singer is aware of what fate has in store for them and what others intend to do.

I catch every word it's all in my hearing
The singer is all ears and is taking in every bit of information about their situation.

Somebody knows me
The singer is reiterating their belief that someone has information relating to them.

Somebody knows me
The singer is repeating that there is someone out there who knows about their situation.

Somebody knows me
The singer is insisting that someone has information that relates to them.

Contributed by Josiah F. Suggest a correction in the comments below.

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