To Love Somebody
Simone (Nina) Lyrics
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A certain kind of light
It's never shown on me
I want my whole life to be
Lived with you
Lived with you
There's a way
Do each and every little thing
What good does it bring
If I ain't got you If I ain't got you
If I ain't got you If I ain't got you
You don't know
What it's like
Baby you don't know
What it's like
To love somebody
To love somebody
The way I love you
In my brain
See your face again
I know my frame of mind
You ain't got to be so blind
And I'm blind so blind
But I'm a woman
Can't you see what I am
I live and breathe for you
What good does it do
If I ain't got you If I ain't got you
If I ain't got you If I ain't got you
Say you don't know
What it's like
Baby you don't know what it's like
To love somebody
To love somebody
The way I love you
Oh'a, you don't know
What it's like
Baby you don't know
What it's like
To love somebody
To love somebody
The way I love you
The lyrics to Simone (Nina)'s song "To Love Somebody" express the deep longing and intensity of love. The opening lines set a tone of hope and desire, as the singer describes a light that has never shone on them before. They express a desire for their entire life to be lived with this person, emphasizing the importance and depth of their connection.
The song continues to explore the idea of love by highlighting the actions and sacrifices individuals are willing to make for their loved ones. The singer questions the purpose of doing anything if they don't have their beloved by their side, emphasizing the significance of their presence. The repetition of the line "If I ain't got you" underscores the importance of this person in the singer's life.
The chorus delves further into what it means to truly love somebody. The lyrics suggest that the person addressed in the song doesn't truly understand or comprehend the depth of the singer's love. They imply that the recipient of their affection has not experienced this kind of love before, as they sing, "Baby you don't know what it's like to love somebody, the way I love you."
The final verse adds another layer to the narrative, as the singer describes being blinded and consumed by their love, but also asserts their identity as a woman. This highlights the emotional intensity and personal investment the singer has in the relationship. They declare that they live and breathe for their beloved, asking what good it does if they don't have them.
Overall, "To Love Somebody" is a passionate and heartfelt plea for love and recognition, emphasizing the depth of the singer's feelings and the longing for reciprocation.
Line by Line Meaning
There's a light
There's a spark
A certain kind of light
A unique and special radiance
It's never shown on me
I haven't experienced it before
I want my whole life to be
I desire for my entire existence
Lived with you
To be shared with you
There's a way
There's a method
Everybody say
People proclaim
Do each and every little thing
Perform the smallest acts
What good does it bring
What purpose does it serve
If I ain't got you If I ain't got you
If I don't have you, if I lack your presence
You don't know
You have no understanding
What it's like
The experience
Baby you don't know
Darling, you have no idea
To love somebody
To feel affection for someone
The way I love you
With the intensity that I cherish you
In my brain
Within my mind
See your face again
Visualize your visage once more
I know my frame of mind
I am aware of my mental state
You ain't got to be so blind
You don't have to be so oblivious
And I'm blind so blind
And I am also unknowing and unaware
But I'm a woman
Yet, despite my blindness, I am a woman
Can't you see what I am
Can't you perceive who I truly am
I live and breathe for you
I exist and depend on you entirely
What good does it do
What purpose does it serve
Say you don't know
Claim that you don't understand
Oh'a, you don't know
Oh, you truly have no idea
To love somebody
To feel affection for someone
To love somebody
To feel affection for someone
The way I love you
With the intensity that I cherish you
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Royalty Network
Written by: Robin Hugh Gibb, Barry Alan Gibb
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@mr_nemo24
There' a light
A certain kind of light
It's never shown on me
I want my whole life to be
Lived with you
Lived with you
There's a way
Everybody say
Do each and every little thing
What good does it bring
If I ain't got you, if I ain't got you
You don't know what it's like
Baby you don't know what it's like
To love somebody, love somebody
The way I love you
In my brain
See your face again
I know my frame of mind
You ain't got to be so blind
And I'm so blind , so blind
But I'm a woman
Can't you see what I am
I live and breathe for you
What good does it do
If I ain't got you
If I ain't got you
Say you don't know what it's like
Baby you don't know what it's like
To love somebody
To love somebody
The way I love you
Oh'a, you don't know
What it's like
Baby you don't know
What it's like
To love somebody
To love somebody
The way I love you
@wildangelz159
There's a light
A certain kind of light
It's never shown on me
I want my whole life to be
Lived with you
Lived with you
There's a way
Everybody say
Do each and every little thing
What good does it bring
If I ain't got you? (If I ain't got you)
Ain't got you If (I ain't got you)
You don't know
What it's like
Baby, you don't know
What it's like
To love somebody
To love somebody
The way I love you
In my brain
See your face again
I know my frame of mind
You ain't got to be so blind
And I'm so blind, so blind
But I'm a woman
Can't you see what I am?
I live and breathe for you
What good does it do
If I ain't got you? (If I ain't got you)
I ain't got you (I ain't got you)
Say you don't know
What it's like
Baby, you don't know what it's like
To love somebody
To love somebody
The way I love you
Oh'a, you don't know
What it's like
Baby, you don't know
What it's like
To love somebody
To love somebody
The way I love you
@phaedrus9799
This is one of those tracks that I can listen to 6 times in a row without it getting stale. And I often have. There was a point in my life when this was crucial to getting through my day. The sound mix is great and the drumming is superb. I can't remember ever hearing better drumming on any recording that might be considered a rock track. Nina Simone comes from jazz, but I would put this in rock for lack of a better category.
I learned about this version from a story on This American Life on NPR. Someone had left his car out on the street for a long period while he was away. He came back to find that it had been broken into and apparently slept in- he assumed by a homeless person. The temporary resident left some odds and ends behind him when he left, and one of them was a mix tape. So the car's owner decided to play the mix tape- this was the first track I think. At any rate, it was played as the outgoing music for the story and I took notice. Soon it was downloaded and became part of my life. So thank you, anonymous homeless person. You changed my life.
@Dreamsparanoid
You're fucking right.
@mistersoul6016
Pure Soul my Sister !!! :))
@michaelbruno1330
The only problem is if you listen on 🎧 you only get the drum and horn in the left ear and the main and backing vocal on the right
@stevenchelmsford4882
Featured beautifully in "Love The Coopers"
@heathergibson3590
Great minds think alike! I listen to this masterpiece everyday. Truly beautiful
@gatorojo346
De una belleza sublime. Simplemente celestial. Con una suma de sentimientos imposibles de definir con palabras. Es una obra maestra, que solo se puede sentir, es imposible intentar expresar con palabras lo que se siente... Nina inmortal... Nina... Nina es La Musica
@leonrojo2933
Este tema golpea con una ternura imposible de definir. Es una melodía de pasión y amor
@leonrojo2933
Nina Simone es la voz principal de un coro de Ángeles Negros, hijos del Dolor y la Esperanza. Nina es la ternura y la fuerza hecha canción.
@samirasoares4124
muita linda esta canção... alegra meu ser e meu café com chocolate.