Something
Shirley Bassey Lyrics


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Ooh, uhh, ohh
Something in the way he moves
Attracts me like no other lover
Something in the way he woos me.

I don't want to leave him now
You know I believe him how.
Somewhere in his smile he knows
That I don't need no other lover
Something in his style that shows me.

I don't want to leave him now
You know I believe him how.

You're asking me will my love grow.
I don't know, I don't know.
You stick around now it may show.
I don't know, I don't know.

Something in the way he knows
And all I have to do is think of him
Something in the things he shows me.

Don't want to leave him now
You know I believe him how.

You're asking me will my love grow.
I don't know, I don't know.
You stick around now it may show.
I don't know, I don't know.

Something in the way he moves.
Something in the way he knows.




Something in the way he smiles.
Something.

Overall Meaning

In Shirley Bassey's song "Something", the lyrics describe the feeling of being intensely attracted to someone. The singer speaks of a man she is enamored with, explaining that there's something about the way he moves and talks that draws her to him like no other lover. This magnetic pull carries through the entire song, as she repeats the phrase “something in the way” multiple times throughout the lyrics.


The singer goes on to say that she doesn't want to leave him because she believes in him, and she explains that there's a certain something in his smile that tells her he knows she doesn't need any other lover but him. Throughout the song, she repeats the phrase “I don't know” when asked if her love will grow. This line speaks to the uncertainty and ambiguity of love, as well as the fear of losing the feeling of attraction.


Overall, the lyrics to Shirley Bassey's "Something" speak to the magical and mystical quality of attraction and the pull of love.


Line by Line Meaning

Something in the way he moves
His movements have a unique quality that draws me towards him exclusively


Attracts me like no other lover
I am attracted to him in a way that I haven't been to anyone else before


Something in the way he woos me
His approach to winning my affections has a charm that captivates me


I don't want to leave him now
I don't want to part ways with him at present


You know I believe him how
I have complete faith in his intentions towards me


Somewhere in his smile he knows
There is a sense of self-assurance in his smile, like he is certain of my feelings towards him


That I don't need no other lover
I am happy and fulfilled with only him in my life


Something in his style that shows me
His mannerisms and way of being reassure me of his affection for me


You're asking me will my love grow. I don't know, I don't know
I can't predict how deep my love for him will grow


You stick around now it may show. I don't know, I don't know.
Only time spent with him will reveal the true extent of my love


Something in the way he knows
He has an intuitive understanding of our bond


And all I have to do is think of him
He occupies a prominent space in my thoughts at all times


Something in the things he shows me
He demonstrates his affection for me in ways that reassure me of his love


Something in the way he moves
His movements have a unique quality that I find irresistible


Something in the way he knows
He has a deep understanding of our relationship that feels innate


Something in the way he smiles
His smile has a magnetic quality that draws me towards him


Something
There's something indefinable about him that keeps me coming back for more




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Written by: George Harrison

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Comments from YouTube:

@jaybee5310

In my humble opinion, this woman is probably the best female voice I have ever heard, she has such strength, an electrifying force that emits power when she puts words to music, Shirley Bassey is one of a kind and there will never be another.

@tinantmyriam1936

Je suis d'accord avec vous ! Cette artiste est un bijou !

@diamondsky6820

You’re wrong honey

@jaybee5310

@@diamondsky6820 boo huu huu

@caridadcolon7933

Yes she is the best!

@jlcgu11

I'd put Whitney Houston and Celine Dion together with her for some similarity.

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@mariemac5347

One of the greatest singers of all time! I’ve so much love for Shirley Bassey

@harrygio1

She had complete control of this song with an outstanding arrangement behind her. She sings so effortlessly and she had gotten better with age. She is WON of a kind.

@738polarbear

Not only is her voice incredible , she is also beautiful.

@bozenaratz7291

Jak piekne to wszystko.Pewnie nogi tez miala zgrabne.Wszystko to majatek...cudowna.Byla jeden raz w Polsce.A moze nie?

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