Crawford first polished her craft at club gigs from Cincinnati to St. Tropez, but made her name in mid 1970s in New York, where she sang with jazzmen George Benson on his album "Big Man" 1975) and Cannonball Adderley.
She then led Jazz veterans The Crusaders on the transatlantic big hit "Street Life" (1979). Her follow up solo efforts included "'One Day I'll Fly Away" (1980, Grand Prize for Tokyo International Music Festival); "'You Might Need Somebody" (1981); and "'Rainy Night In Georgia" (1981); which all became soul standards. Secret Combination (1981) stayed on the Billboard album chart for 60 weeks, after which her profile dipped, despite a return to the Top 10 with "Almaz" in (1986).
Naked And True (1995) brought Crawford back to her roots: it included Benson's "Give Me The Night", and confirmed her soul heritage by featuring Funkadelicists Bootsy Collins, Bernie Worrell and The Fred Wesley Horns. But she enjoyed her highest profile of the decade when rising starlet Shola Ama had a worldwide hit with a cover of " You Might Need Somebody" in 1997.
She still continues to make great R&B hits and performs on various Jazz Festivals around the world.
You Might Need Somebody
Randy Crawford Lyrics
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Open up and let it through
Cause everybody
Needs someone around
When things are coming down on you
And you discover
When you look around
You don't have to be alone
When you're feeling all alone
You might need somebody
You might need somebody too
You might need somebody
You might need somebody too
If some fire Is stirring in your heart
And you're sure it's warm and bright
Keep it burning
Through the cold and dark
Cause it can warm a lonely night
You might need somebody
You might need somebody too
You might need somebody
You might need somebody too
You might need somebody
You might need somebody too
You might need somebody
You might need somebody too
In Randy Crawford's "You Might Need Somebody," the lyrics refer to the universal human desire for love and companionship. The opening lines advise listeners to be open to love when it comes, as everyone needs someone around in difficult times. The lyrics evoke images of loneliness and feeling lost, but reassure the listener that just one lover can make a significant difference in their life.
The chorus of the song is especially poignant, repeating the melancholic refrain "You might need somebody" several times. It serves as a warning that even the strongest and most self-reliant person may sometimes need help from others. The second half of the song introduces the idea that love can be compared to a fire that should be kept burning through difficult times, illuminating a path of hope through the darkness.
Line by Line Meaning
When somebody
Reaches for your heart
When someone wants to connect with you emotionally and intimately
Open up and let it through
Be vulnerable and allow yourself to connect with the person reaching out to you
Cause everybody
Needs someone around
We all need someone to be there for us and support us
When things are coming down on you
During tough times and challenges
And you discover
When you look around
As you become aware of your surroundings and the people in your life
You don't have to be alone
You don't have to face your struggles alone
Just one lover
Is all you need to know
One person who loves and supports you is all you need in those tough times
When you're feeling all alone
When you're overcome with isolation and loneliness
You might need somebody
You might need somebody too
You could benefit from a loving and supportive person in your life as well
If some fire
Is stirring in your heart
If you feel a strong passion or desire
And you're sure it's warm and bright
If you know it’s a positive and fulfilling feeling
Keep it burning
Through the cold and dark
Nurture that passion and keep it alive even during tough times
Cause it can warm a lonely night
That passion and desire can provide comfort and joy even during isolated times
You might need somebody
You might need somebody too
You could benefit from a loving and supportive person in your life as well
You might need somebody
You might need somebody too
You could benefit from a loving and supportive person in your life as well
You might need somebody
You might need somebody too
You could benefit from a loving and supportive person in your life as well
You might need somebody
You might need somebody too
You could benefit from a loving and supportive person in your life as well
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, KAREN SCHAUBEN PUBLISHING ADMINISTRATION
Written by: NAN O'BYRNE, TOM SNOW
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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When somebody reaches for your heart
Open up and let it through
Cause everybody
Needs someone around
When things are coming down on you
And you discover
When you look around
You don’t have to be alone
Just one lover is all you need to know
When you’re feeling all alone
You might need somebody
You might need somebody too
You might need somebody
You might need somebody too
If some fire is stirring in your heart
And you’re sure it’s warm and bright
Keep it burning
Through the cold & dark
Cause it can warm a lonely night
You might need somebody
You might need somebody too
You might need somebody
You might need somebody too
You might need somebody
You might need somebody too
You might need somebody
You might need somebody too
@stephensaxby2820
In my humble opinion Randy Crawford is one of greatest soul singers of all time..and this is one of her best ever songs.
@Lionessjazzmazz
Agreed
@chrissmith7259
OMG is that one of the best voices you have ever heard? I forgot how amazing Randy Crawford was! 2022 who agrees?
@officialnavia6888
🤷🏽♀️🤷🏽♀️
@EJM659
Agree. She is fantastic
@joedubois9665
I do
@vivianbrooks9967
Beautiful voice so many memories
@giuseppeaddis4119
She was simply the best!
@ewakaczmarek7418
I love her Voice and this beatiful Music ❤❤❤❤
@robbaeke8209
Brilliant song❤️