Soft Cell is an electronic music duo that came to prominence in the early 8… Read Full Bio ↴Soft Cell is an electronic music duo that came to prominence in the early 80s. They consist of vocalist Marc Almond and instrumentalist David Ball. The duo is most widely known for their 1981 worldwide hit version of "Tainted Love" and influential multi-platinum debut ''Non-Stop Erotic Cabaret''. In the UK, they had five Top 5 hits, including "Bedsitter", "Say Hello, Wave Goodbye", "Torch" and "What!", and also had four Top 20 albums between 1981 and 1984. The duo split in 1984, but reformed in the early 2000s to tour and released a new album in 2002. Their songs have been covered by various artists including David Gray, Marilyn Manson, Nouvelle Vague and A-ha.

Both Marc Almond and Dave Ball grew up in seaside towns (the former, Southport, and the latter, Blackpool), and later met while students at the Leeds Polytechnic Fine Arts University (now Leeds Metropolitan University). Almond, a performance artist, collaborated with Ball on a few avant-garde multi-media performances at the university. Although Ball's musical background consisted of guitar, he had access to the university studio and was experimenting with the nascent synthesizer technology at the time. The two students became the prototypical synth duo and were initially associated with other New Wave scenesters dubbed "New Romantics" by the British Press. Other bands associated with this scene included Visage, Duran Duran, and Spandau Ballet.

Marc Almond had a productive career as a solo artist later in the 80s and 90s and with Marc & the Mambas and other collaborations. Dave Ball has done a few solo productions with other British new wave acts in the early 80s. He also later was involved in the electronic dance act The Grid with Richard Norris.

Almond and Ball's reunion as Soft Cell became official with well-received initial concerts - they performed at the opening of the Ocean nightclub in London in March 2001 to strong reviews, and a mini tour followed later in the year. The track "God Shaped Hole" featured on the Some Bizzare compilation titled "I'd Rather Shout at a Returning Echo than Kid Someone's Listening", released in 2001. The album Cruelty Without Beauty was released in late 2002, followed by a European tour and a partial US tour in early 2003. The new album featured their first new songs together in almost twenty years. One of those songs was their 2003 single "The Night" (UK #39). Interestingly, Soft Cell had considered recording "The Night" in place of "Tainted Love" back in 1981 as their last-ditch attempt to score a chart hit. In a 2003 interview with BBC's Top of the Pops, keyboardist David Ball asserted, "I think history has kind of shown that we did make the right choice [in 1981]."

In August 2007, the band announced they were working on a remix album, "Heat - The Remixes". The remix album is expected to be released in May 2008 and will include classic Soft Cell tracks remixed by such acts as Manhattan Clique, Cicada, Richard X, Ladytron, MHC, Mark Moore, Kinky Roland, Spektrum, George Demure, Yer Man and many more.

Somebody Somewhere Sometime
Soft Cell Lyrics

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I hear a calling that's hard to resist
Love is a feeling that I miss
So won't you touch my heart with a kiss
Somebody somewhere
Somebody sometime
Somebody somehow
Won't you help me now

I need to fix my aching heart
Like a hunter alone in the dark
I just need somebody to understand
Somebody somewhere
Somebody sometime
Somebody somehow
Won't you help me now

Is it all in my mind (is it)
All in my mind
(Is there somebody out there for me to find
Or is it all in my mind)

I'd give myself to you as a gift
Dedicated to an emotional lift
I need to feel passion
I need to feel love
Somebody somewhere
Somebody sometime
Somebody somehow
Won't you help me now

This is a plea from my desires
This is a call for pleasure
Brush the shadows from my eyes
Let me see is this love or lies
Somebody somewhere
Somebody sometime
Somebody somewhere
Somebody sometime
Somebody somewhere
Somebody somehow
Won't you help me now

Somebody working
Somebody eating
Somebody lying
Somebody cheating
Somebody bored
Somebody trying
Somebody laughing
Somebody crying
Somebody out there
Somebody somewhere
Somebody out there
Somebody somewhere
Somebody out there
Somebody somewhere
Somebody out there
Somebody somewhere

It's all in my mind
It's all in my mind

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Soft Cell's "Somebody Somewhere Sometime" express a deep desire for love and connection. The singer is longing for someone to touch their heart with a kiss and help them fix their aching heart. They want someone to understand their emotions and provide an emotional lift. The repetition of "somebody somewhere, somebody sometime, somebody somehow" reflects the singer's belief that there is someone out there for them, but they just need help finding them. The line "Is it all in my mind?" suggests that the singer may be questioning whether the love they seek is real or just a fantasy.

The lyrics also touch on the theme of loneliness and isolation. The line "Like a hunter alone in the dark" paints a vivid picture of someone searching for love in a lonely and scary world. The repetition of "somebody out there" emphasizes the singer's feeling of being lost and alone, and their desperate need for human connection. The bridge of the song, where the singer offers themselves as a gift to someone who can provide emotional fulfillment, adds to the overall message of the lyrics by showing the singer's vulnerability and need for a deep emotional connection.

Overall, "Somebody Somewhere Sometime" is a heartfelt plea for love and connection. The lyrics express the universal longing for a deep emotional bond with someone that can help heal our hearts and souls.

Line by Line Meaning

I hear a calling that's hard to resist
I feel a strong urge to find love

Love is a feeling that I miss
I long to experience romantic love

So won't you touch my heart with a kiss
I'm asking for someone to show me love and affection

Somebody somewhere
There must be someone out there for me

Somebody sometime
I hope to find love someday

Somebody somehow
I don't know how or when, but I hope to find love

Won't you help me now
I'm making a plea for love and support

I need to fix my aching heart
I'm struggling with heartbreak and need help to heal

Like a hunter alone in the dark
I feel lost and alone in my search for love

I just need somebody to understand
I need empathy and support from someone who cares

Is it all in my mind (is it)
I'm starting to wonder if true love exists or if it's just a fantasy

All in my mind
Maybe my desires for love are unrealistic or unattainable

(Is there somebody out there for me to find
I'm still hopeful that I can find love

Or is it all in my mind)
But I'm also starting to have doubts

I'd give myself to you as a gift
I'm willing to give my heart and soul to someone I love

Dedicated to an emotional lift
I hope that love will heal my emotional pain

I need to feel passion
I'm craving intense emotion and romance

I need to feel love
I'm seeking genuine love and intimacy

This is a plea from my desires
I'm openly expressing my deepest desires for love

This is a call for pleasure
I'm hoping to find happiness and pleasure in love

Brush the shadows from my eyes
I need someone to help me see clearly and overcome my doubts and fears

Let me see is this love or lies
I'm hoping to find true love and not just empty promises

Somebody working
There are people out there living their lives

Somebody eating
There are people experiencing the simple pleasures of life

Somebody lying
There are people who are being dishonest or deceitful

Somebody cheating
There are people who are betraying their partners

Somebody bored
There are people who are unsatisfied with their lives

Somebody trying
There are people who are striving to achieve their dreams

Somebody laughing
There are people who are finding joy and happiness

Somebody crying
There are people who are experiencing pain and sorrow

Somebody out there
There are many people in the world

Somebody somewhere
There must be someone out there who is right for me

It's all in my mind
My doubts and fears about love are all in my head

Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, THE ROYALTY NETWORK INC., Mute Song Limited
Written by: MARC ALMOND PETER, DAVID A. BALL

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