somebody to love
Rhythm & Blue Lyrics

We're so glad to see so many of you lovely people here tonight,
The performers are happy to have a large and enthusiastic audience.

And we would especially like to welcome
The performers are extending a special welcome to a specific group of people.

All the representatives of Illinois' law enforcement community
The specific group of people being welcomed are members of law enforcement from the state of Illinois.

Who have chosen to join us
These law enforcement officials have made the decision to attend the show.

In the palace hotel ballroom at this time.
The performance is taking place in a ballroom at the Palace Hotel.

We do sincerely hope you'll all enjoy the show,
The performers are expressing their genuine hope that the audience will have a good time.

And please remember people, that no matter who you are,
The performers want to remind the audience that everyone is equal and important.

And what you do to live, thrive and survive,
Regardless of your job, lifestyle or circumstances,

There still some things that make us all the same.
There are certain experiences and needs that all humans share.

You, me them, everybody, everybody.
Every single person, including the performers and the audience, has these shared experiences and needs.

Everybody needs somebody
All people require human connection and companionship.

Everybody needs somebody to love (someone to love)
One of the most important things we all need is love from another person.

Sweetheart to miss (sweetheart to miss)
We long for someone special to miss when they're not around.

Sugar to kiss (sugar to kiss)
We crave the warmth and intimacy of physical affection.

I need you you you
The singer is expressing their personal need for love and companionship.

I need you you you
This need is repeated for emphasis.

I need you you you in the morning
This need is particularly strong in the morning, when we wake up feeling vulnerable.

I need you you you when my soul's on fire
We need someone to be there for us when we're going through emotional turmoil.

Sometimes I feel
The singer is acknowledging that they experience negative emotions occasionally.

I feel a little sad inside
This sadness can cause a deep ache inside us, even if it's not necessarily visible to others.

When my baby mistreats me
Sometimes the cause of our sadness is someone we care about treating us badly.

I never never never have a place to hide
In these moments of vulnerability, we feel exposed and helpless.

I need you
In these moments, we need someone to lean on and provide us with comfort.

You know people when you do find that somebody
The singer is addressing the audience directly about the importance of finding someone to love.

Hold that woman, hold that man
When you find that special person, the singer advises you to hold onto them tightly.

Love him, hold him, squeeze her, please her, hold her
These physical expressions of love and affection are important to keep the relationship strong.

Squeeze and please that person, give 'em all your love
By being generous with physical affection and emotional expression, we can deepen our connection with our partner.

Signify your feelings with every gentle caress
Physical touch is a powerful way to communicate your emotions to your partner.

Because it's so important to have that special somebody
The singer reiterates how crucial it is to find someone to love.

To hold, kiss, miss, squeeze and please
These actions are the building blocks of a healthy and fulfilling romantic relationship.