Discography
Lipstick on the Mirror - (2008)
War of Angels - (2011)
Onyx - (2013)
Up - (2015)
Pop Evil - (2018)
Versatile - (2021)
Somebody Like You
Pop Evil Lyrics
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My empty heart can't take no more
It's hard to live with no-one to follow
Where's the hope I once had before?
I watch the seasons fade
My face still out of place
Each step I can't deny I'm in trouble, tell me
How can I live without somebody like you?
Somebody like you, please tell me
How can I live without somebody like you
Please tell me it's over, it's almost over
So many things in this room remind me
Of being here next to you
These scars consume my mind and body
Where's the hope that I once knew?
I watch the season's fade
My face still out of place
Each step I can't deny I'm in trouble, tell me
How can I live without somebody like you?
Somebody like you, please tell me
How can I live without somebody like you
Please tell me it's over, it's almost over
I'm sitting and listening, laughing and wondering
I'm watching the stars go by
Everything reminds me of you
And I can't get you off my mind
How can I live, how can I live
How can I live without you in my life?
How can I live without somebody like you?
Somebody like you, please tell me
How can I live without somebody like you
Please tell me it's over, it's almost over
How can I live without you? (How can I live?)
I'm watching the stars go by
How can I live without you? (How can I live?)
When I can't get you off my mind
The lyrics to Pop Evil's "Somebody Like You" are about the feeling of loss and the struggle to move on after a relationship has ended. The singer feels like they have lost hope and direction since their partner left them. The first verse expresses his sense of hopelessness, "Yesterday has taken my tomorrows, my empty heart can't take no more, it's hard to live with no one to follow, where's the hope I once had before?" He feels lost and without purpose, unsure of how to move forward without his partner.
The second verse highlights the physical and emotional impact that the separation has had on the singer. "These scars consume my mind and body, where's the hope that I once knew?" The scars are a symbol of the pain that he is carrying with him, both physically and emotionally, and the hopelessness that he feels. He is reminded of his partner every time he sees anything familiar, 'So many things in this room remind me of being here next to you.'
The chorus is a plea for his partner's return, 'How can I live without somebody like you? Somebody like you, please tell me, how can I live without somebody like you, please tell me it's over, it's almost over.' He is desperate for an end to his suffering, wanting to rekindle their relationship.
Overall, the song captures the pain and despair of lost love and the quest for hope and renewal.
Line by Line Meaning
Yesterday has taken my tomorrows
The past has consumed the singer's future prospects
My empty heart can't take no more
The singer's emotional state is depleted and can't handle any more pain
It's hard to live with no-one to follow
Without guidance or support, life is difficult for the singer
Where's the hope I once had before?
The artist has lost faith in their ability to find a positive outcome
I watch the seasons fade
The passage of time is a constant reminder of the artist's emotional turmoil
My face still out of place
The singer's outward expression does not match their internal struggle
Each step I can't deny I'm in trouble, tell me
The singer is aware that their situation is dire and seeks reassurance
How can I live without somebody like you?
The artist believes their survival is dependent on the presence of a specific person
Somebody like you, please tell me
The artist begs for confirmation from the person they depend on
Please tell me it's over, it's almost over
The artist longs for a resolution to their emotional agony
So many things in this room remind me
The singer is constantly triggered by their environment
Of being here next to you
The person they depend on is intertwined with their surroundings
These scars consume my mind and body
Emotional and physical pain has eaten away at the singer
Where's the hope that I once knew?
The singer has lost faith in their ability to find a positive outcome
I'm sitting and listening, laughing and wondering
The singer is distracted, but their thoughts always return to their emotional turmoil
I'm watching the stars go by
The artist is always seeking comfort in the world around them
Everything reminds me of you
The person they depend on is constantly on the artist's mind
And I can't get you off my mind
The singer is unable to stop thinking about the person they depend on
How can I live without you in my life?
The singer believes their survival is dependent on the permanent presence of this person
When I can't get you off my mind
The person they depend on is constantly on the artist's mind
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: DAVE GRACIA, DYLAN ALLISON, LEIGH KAKATY
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@Mojotones
One of my faves of Pop Evil. Just a good ol' fashion rock song.
@LoyalLacy
THESE GUYS ROCK! Saw em live yesterday (July 3) at the Summer Celebration down in Muskegon! WOOT! Got to meet them and hang with em. :)
@JasonHoneycutt
Thanks so much, I truly appreciate it - glad I could get a reaction, let alone a good one ;) I've done more videos with other bands but this one is still my favorite - by far, even though there was zero budget to work with and we shot it all in one day.
@AmandaOBloom
Love this band! They kicked ass at MSC!
@LinkinParkArmyV3
This song is what got me started on Pop Evil, they have some good ass talent and should be recognized more than this, Jason Honneycutt you rule!!!!!
@yellowdimellow
It's such a great song with an good video ! this song has a lot of emotions to me !
@gilessolly2672
Watched this for the first time and it gave me the chills. Great video.
@bootycrewqueen
My Band!!! Thank you Jason. Lovely job fella.
@Andrew-2848
oh that's cool. these kind of videos are usually like "i own nothing" and all that bs but this time somebody actually did the work of directing it and posting it on youtube. i don't think i can say anything less than....proud of you HoneyCutt!
@BooBooKittyFail
Jason, your work is amazing. I love our PE boys, and this song was their ticket out of West MI. :D