Somewhere
Scissor Sisters Lyrics


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All the jagged lines
All the dotted I’s
Tiny like a white lie
It takes someone to know one
It takes someone to care
Cause that’s the way I believe
Like a neon prayer
Straight line to heaven
Are you there

Extraordinary lives
Keep crashing and tumbling by
Somewhere there’s a sky for only me
Diamonds in disguise
Hiding like forgotten days
All these tears of mine will fly away

I can see for miles
I can sleep for days
Everything you saved me
Only someone to hold you
Only someone to share
To see the things that you miss
Remember when you’re scared
Straight like a Christian
I’ll be there

Extraordinary lives
Keep crashing and tumbling by
Somewhere there’s a sky for only me
Diamonds in disguise
Hiding like forgotten days
All these tears of mine will fly away

We’re only turning around
Turning ourselves around
We’re only turning around
Turning our love around
We’re only turning around
Turning ourselves around
We’re only turning around
Turning our love around

Extraordinary lives
Keep crashing and tumbling by
Somewhere there’s a sky for only me
Diamonds in disguise




Hiding like forgotten days
All these tears of mine will fly away

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Scissor Sisters’ song, Somewhere, are evocative and poignant. The opening lines describe how we often try to hide our flaws and vulnerabilities beneath a façade of orderly lines and neat dots. But the singer acknowledges that it takes someone who has also been through the wringer to recognize and understand this. This leads him to the affirmation that it takes someone to care for each other, because, in his view, that is the way to live, “like a neon prayer”. The singer seems to be questioning whether there is a “straight line to heaven” and wonders, “are you there?” It’s a beautiful, existential question, one that’s as old as time itself.


Throughout the song, the singer reflects on how we try to make something of our lives, despite the challenges that are thrown our way. He acknowledges that life can be tough and extraordinary, and that we often feel like we’re tumbling and crashing through it. But there is always hope, and he believes that there is a sky “for only me”. He describes how diamonds can be hidden, just like the fleeting moments that make up our lives, and if we don’t look for them, we might miss out.


The final verses of the song are about relationships and how important it is to have someone in our lives who cares and shares with us. He describes how the other person can sometimes be the “only someone” we need to hold us when we’re scared or to see the things that we miss. Ultimately, he says that he’ll be there for the other person, and they’ll turn their love around together.


Line by Line Meaning

All the jagged lines
Life is full of twists and turns, which can sometimes be difficult to navigate


All the dotted I’s
The small, seemingly insignificant details in life can still have a big impact


Tiny like a white lie
Even small lies or omissions of truth can add up and cause harm


It takes someone to know one
In order to recognize certain traits or behaviors in others, you must possess those same qualities yourself


It takes someone to care
It is important to have compassion and empathy in order to truly care for someone


Cause that’s the way I believe
This is a personal belief or value held by the singer


Like a neon prayer
This belief is strong and bright, like a prayer written in neon lights


Straight line to heaven
The path to heaven or happiness is often perceived as being clear and straightforward


Are you there
Is there really a divine presence or higher power out there?


Extraordinary lives
Some people lead unique and remarkable lives


Keep crashing and tumbling by
Even these extraordinary lives can be filled with chaos and unpredictability


Somewhere there’s a sky for only me
There is a special place or purpose for each individual


Diamonds in disguise
Precious things or opportunities are often hidden or disguised in unexpected ways


Hiding like forgotten days
These opportunities can be easily overlooked or forgotten over time


All these tears of mine will fly away
Eventually, the pain and sadness will fade away into the past


I can see for miles
The artist has a clear and broad perspective on life


I can sleep for days
The artist is able to find peace and rest easily


Everything you saved me
Someone else has had a positive impact on the singer's life and helped them through difficult times


Only someone to hold you
Sometimes all you need is someone to comfort and support you


Only someone to share
Sharing your experiences and emotions with others can bring comfort and healing


To see the things that you miss
Having a different perspective can help you notice things that you might have overlooked before


Remember when you’re scared
In times of fear or uncertainty, it is important to remember the people who love and support you


Straight like a Christian
Being reliable and steadfast, like the Christian faith's ideals


I’ll be there
The artist will be there to support and comfort someone in times of need


We’re only turning around
Sometimes we need to change directions or alter our course in life


Turning ourselves around
This change starts with ourselves, and we need to take responsibility for our own actions


Turning our love around
We can also work to improve our relationships and connections with others




Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: SCOTT HOFFMAN, JASON SELLARDS

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Most interesting comment from YouTube:

@corazondehojaldre9922

All the jagged lines
All the dotted I’s
Tiny like a white lie
It takes someone to know one
It takes someone to care
Cause that’s the way I believe
Like a neon prayer
Straight line to heaven
Are you there
Extraordinary lives
Keep crashing and tumbling by
Somewhere there’s a sky for only me
Diamonds in disguise
Hiding like forgotten days
All these tears of mine will fly away
I can see for miles
I can sleep for days
Everything you saved me
Only someone to hold you
Only someone to share
To see the things that you miss
Remember when you’re scared
Straight like a Christian
I’ll be there
Extraordinary lives
Keep crashing and tumbling by
Somewhere there’s a sky for only me
Diamonds in disguise
Hiding like forgotten days
All these tears of mine will fly away
We’re only turning around
Turning ourselves around
We’re only turning around
Turning our love around
We’re only turning around
Turning ourselves around
We’re only turning around
Turning our love around
Extraordinary lives
Keep crashing and tumbling by
Somewhere there’s a sky for only me
Diamonds in disguise
Hiding like forgotten days
All these tears of mine will fly away



All comments from YouTube:

@corazondehojaldre9922

All the jagged lines
All the dotted I’s
Tiny like a white lie
It takes someone to know one
It takes someone to care
Cause that’s the way I believe
Like a neon prayer
Straight line to heaven
Are you there
Extraordinary lives
Keep crashing and tumbling by
Somewhere there’s a sky for only me
Diamonds in disguise
Hiding like forgotten days
All these tears of mine will fly away
I can see for miles
I can sleep for days
Everything you saved me
Only someone to hold you
Only someone to share
To see the things that you miss
Remember when you’re scared
Straight like a Christian
I’ll be there
Extraordinary lives
Keep crashing and tumbling by
Somewhere there’s a sky for only me
Diamonds in disguise
Hiding like forgotten days
All these tears of mine will fly away
We’re only turning around
Turning ourselves around
We’re only turning around
Turning our love around
We’re only turning around
Turning ourselves around
We’re only turning around
Turning our love around
Extraordinary lives
Keep crashing and tumbling by
Somewhere there’s a sky for only me
Diamonds in disguise
Hiding like forgotten days
All these tears of mine will fly away

@jontravon323

Man I love this song had it on repeat for about 12 hours straight going to New York City fuuuuuuu 😳🙌

@karlk545

It's catchy AF! "new york city boy" by PSB is pretty good also

@krizzkaos4983

That's TOO MUCH man! -Sara Lynn

@shanehansen5339

one of my favorites !!!!!!!

@diregremo

Yeeeeeeeeeeees!

@elitper994

Agreed

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2019?

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2022?

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2023

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