Need Somebody
Robben Ford Lyrics


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All alone
And I need somebody to love
The night's grown long
When you need somebody to love

Sometimes you cry
When you need somebody to love
Not even [???]
When you need somebody to love

But tell her from me
That I need somebody to love
Baby can't you see, can't you see
That I need somebody to love

Say good-bye, so long
And now you're gone
Somebody to love
Tell her from me
Can't you see
I'm all alone
Somebody...

Tell her from me
That I need somebody to love
Baby can't you see, can't you see
That I need somebody to love

Yes I do

Say good-bye, so long
And now you're gone
Somebody...
Somebody to love

Tell her from me
Can't you see
I'm all alone
Somebody...

Say good-bye, so long
And now you're gone
Someone to love

Tell her from me
Can't you see




I'm all alone
Somebody...

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Robben Ford's song "Need Somebody" convey the loneliness and desperation one feels when they are longing for someone to love. The singer expresses his need for someone to fill the void in his life, stating that the night has grown long and he feels all alone. This feeling of isolation is further heightened when he mentions that sometimes you cry when you need somebody to love. The lyrics suggest that this need for love is not something that can be filled by material possessions or anything else, as there is nothing that can substitute the experience of being loved and loving someone else.


The repeated line "Tell her from me" indicates that the singer is not speaking directly to the person he needs, but rather he is asking someone else to relate his feelings to her. The lyrics show that the singer may have lost the person he loves and is reaching out for reconciliation. The simple and straightforward lyrics create a sense of yearning and vulnerability that is enhanced by the soulful melody and slow tempo of the song.


Overall, "Need Somebody" is a song about the universal human need for love and companionship, and how difficult it can be to find someone who can fill that role. The song reminds us that sometimes we need to take risks and put ourselves out there to find love, and that it's okay to feel vulnerable and needy at times.


Line by Line Meaning

All alone
The singer is alone and feeling lonely.


And I need somebody to love
The singer is longing for someone to love and be loved by.


The night's grown long
The night feels never-ending, adding to the loneliness.


When you need somebody to love
The need for love is all-consuming and affects one's thoughts and actions.


Sometimes you cry
The artist feels emotional and may cry due to the loneliness and lack of love.


When you need somebody to love
The need for love is emphasized once again.


Not even [???]
The singer doesn't have anyone to turn to or confide in for support and love.


But tell her from me
The artist wants someone to relay the message to the person they love.


That I need somebody to love
The artist is emphasizing the importance of needing someone to love.


Baby can't you see, can't you see
The artist is begging their loved one to see and understand their need for love.


Say good-bye, so long
The singer feels abandoned as their loved one has said goodbye and left.


And now you're gone
The loved one is no longer present in the artist's life, adding to their loneliness and need for love.


Somebody to love
The singer repeats the phrase to emphasize their need for love.


Can't you see
The singer emphasizes that their loved one should be aware of their need for love.


I'm all alone
The singer restates their isolation and loneliness.


Tell her from me
The artist repeats their request for someone to pass along their message about needing love.


Yes I do
The artist firmly asserts their need for love.


Someone to love
The singer once again emphasizes their need for love and a romantic partner.




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