Roger, along with the other Byrds members, was honored with an induction into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame in 1991.
Somebody Loves You
Roger McGuinn Lyrics
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My baby came this mornin', arrivin' on the 8:05
Then she washed away my rain, keepin' me alive
And I'm thinkin', still I'm thinkin' about you
Do you need some lovin', real good lovin' to see you through
Did you catch me sleepin', was it just the closin' of my eye
With my eyes wide open the sunshine lightened up my mind
Do you need some lovin', real good lovin' to see you through
Ooh, somebody loves you, be sure
And deep in your heart you know it's the only core
Cause you know it's just you, you know it's just you, babe
The song "Somebody Loves You" by Roger McGuinn talks about the power of love to wash away the troubles of life and uplift our spirits. The lyrics speak of a man who receives a visit from his lover, who brings sunshine to his life and makes everything better. The arrival of the woman is compared to the arrival of a train (the 8:05), which suggests that her presence brings order and direction to the man's life. The phrase "washed away my rain" suggests that she has brought a sense of renewal and cleansing to his life.
The first verse talks about how the man is still thinking about his lover, and wonders if she needs some loving to get through whatever she is going through. The second verse suggests that perhaps the man had been feeling down before he saw his lover. He asks if she caught him sleeping or caught him with his eyes closed, but the arrival of the sun has lightened up his mind, and he's still thinking about her. The chorus reassures the listener that somebody loves them, and that they know it deep down in their heart. The repetition of "you know it's just you, babe" reinforces the idea of the power of true love to bring comfort and strength.
Overall, the song is a celebration of love and the way in which it can transform our lives. It speaks to the universality of the human experience and the need we all have to connect with others.
Line by Line Meaning
Alright
Begining of the song.
My baby came this mornin', arrivin' on the 8:05
Refers to a person's lover arriving early in the morning at a specific time through a vehicle.
Then she washed away my rain, keepin' me alive
The lover made the person happy and rejuvenated again. Reference to sunlight after rain is also made.
And I'm thinkin', still I'm thinkin' about you
Repetitive thoughts about the person's lover are expressed.
Do you need some lovin', real good lovin' to see you through
The person is enquiring if his lover is in need or not.
Did you catch me sleepin', was it just the closin' of my eye
Uncertainty about whether the person was caught sleeping or it was just a blink of an eye.
With my eyes wide open the sunshine lightened up my mind
Reference to a realization which might have come to the person.
And I'm thinkin', still I'm thinkin' about you
Repetitive thoughts about the person's lover are expressed.
Do you need some lovin', real good lovin' to see you through
The person is enquiring if his lover is in need or not.
Ooh, somebody loves you, be sure
An assurance that the person is being loved by someone.
And deep in your heart you know it's the only core
The assurance is the only truth.
Cause you know it's just you, you know it's just you, babe
The assurance is given to a specific person.
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