The band released four albums, Crow Pot Pie, Barrel Chested, Everything You Thought Was Right Was Wrong Today, and Slippage. In early 2005 the band called it quits for a period, but are touring again as of 2009. Their concerts are well known for good rock and roll, booze, good times, and almost always at least one Neil Young cover song.
During the sabatical from Slobberbone, Brent Best, Jess Barr, and Tony Harper of Slobberbone joined up with Keith Killoren and Chad Stockslager formerly of Budapest One to form The Drams.
To Love Somebody
Slobberbone Lyrics
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A certain kind of light
That never shone on me
I want my life to be lived with you
Lived with you
There's a way everybody say
To do each and every little thing
But what does it bring
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
I see your face again
I know my frame of mind
You ain't got to be so blind
And I'm blind, so, so, so blind
I'm a man
Can't you see what I am?
I live and I breathe for you
But what good does it do
If I ain't got you, ain't got?
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
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
You don't know what it's like, baby
You don't know what it's like
To love somebody
The lyrics of Slobberbone's song To Love Somebody revolve around love and the desire for it to be reciprocated. The first verse sets the scene with the singer admitting that there is a certain type of love that they have never experienced before. They want to live their life with the person they love, but they haven't found that person yet. The second verse delves deeper into the singer's mind, revealing that they can see the face of the person they love in their brain, but they feel unseen and ignored. The chorus repeats the message that the person the singer loves does not know what it feels like to have that love reciprocated, and the bridge emphasizes the heart-wrenching pain of unrequited love.
The theme of unrequited love in this song is undoubtedly relatable to many. However, the song's origins may come as a surprise to some. To Love Somebody was originally written by Barry Gibb (of the Bee Gees) and Robin Gibb, and it was intended for Otis Redding, but he died before he had the chance to record it. Instead, the Bee Gees recorded their version, which went on to become a hit. Many artists have since covered the song, including Nina Simone, Janis Joplin, and Michael Bolton.
Line by Line Meaning
There's a light
There is something bright and positive that exists.
A certain kind of light
A specific type of light that is unique and special.
That never shone on me
I have never experienced this bright and positive thing.
I want my life to be lived with you
I want to spend my life with you.
Lived with you
I want to share my life with you.
There's a way everybody say
There is a common method that everyone suggests.
To do each and every little thing
To accomplish every small task.
But what does it bring
But what is the point of doing all these things?
If I ain't got you, ain't got?
If I don't have you, what's the use?
You don't know what it's like, baby
You don't understand my experience, my emotions.
To love somebody
To feel a deep affection for someone.
To love somebody
To feel a deep affection for someone.
The way I love you
With the intense love and passion that I feel for you.
In my brain
In my mind.
I see your face again
I imagine seeing your face once more.
I know my frame of mind
I am aware of my state of mind.
You ain't got to be so blind
You don't have to ignore the reality of our situation.
And I'm blind, so, so, so blind
And I am oblivious and ignorant to some aspects of our relationship.
I'm a man
I am a human being.
Can't you see what I am?
Are you unable to recognize who I am as a person?
I live and I breathe for you
I exist and function for you.
But what good does it do
But what benefit does it have?
If I ain't got you, ain't got?
If I don't have you, what use is it?
You don't know what it's like, baby
You don't understand my experience, my emotions.
You don't know what it's like, baby
You don't understand my experience, my emotions.
To love somebody
To feel a deep affection for someone.
To love somebody
To feel a deep affection for someone.
The way I love you
With the intense love and passion that I feel for you.
You don't know what it's like, baby
You don't understand my experience, my emotions.
You don't know what it's like, baby
You don't understand my experience, my emotions.
To love somebody
To feel a deep affection for someone.
Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc., Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: BARRY GIBB, ROBIN HUGH GIBB, MAURICR GIBB
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@kfrbnks1
This is sort of a cover of the Gram Parsons version, but they do it better than anybody. Gets in my head every once in a while and I have to hear it.
@Texan2dbone2
A classic remake, with their signature .......
❤️
@nialbradburn3851
The most stunning cover of any song I have ever heard..... I wish slobberbone were still around....
@liljgoneman9765
They are.
@jameskelly5407
Nial, they are still around. Playing a show in Denton TX on March 13, 2022.
@cathyrose1307
I love Slobberbone......I listened to this song by the Bee Gees the other day,,,,and 2 days later on Pandora..bamm here this version was......absolutely awesome...best version I have ever heard,,,,,,,
@kilowattnc2
+Cathy Rose Thank you. Of all ones I've made this is might favorite as well.
@1973blacknorton
Their cover of this song was the genesis of the Drams.
@kilowattnc2
I just realized this has over 8000 hits. Who would have thought?
@JulieCurren
Everytime I hear this song, it makes me cry.