somebody to love
Softband Lyrics
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Can barely stand on my feet
Take a look in the mirror and cry
Lord what you're doing to me
I have spent all my years in believing you
But i just can't get no relief, lord!
Somebody, somebody
Can anybody find me somebody to love?
I work till i ache my bones
At the end i take home my hard earned pay all on my own -
I get down on my knees
And i start to pray
Till the tears run down from my eyes
Lord - somebody - somebody
Can anybody find me - somebody to love?
Everyday i work hard, i try and i try and i try
But everybody wants to put me down
They say i'm goin' crazy
They say i got a lot of water in my brain
Got no common sense
I got nobody left to believe
Got no feel, i got no rhythm
I just keep losing my beat
I'm ok, i'm alright
Ain't gonna face no defeat
I just gotta get out of this prison cell
Someday i'm gonna be free, lord!
Somebody, somebody
Can anybody find me somebody to love?
The lyrics of "Somebody To Love" describe the agony of feeling alone and hopeless. The opening line "Each morning I get up I die a little" shows the desperation of the singer's life. The line "Can barely stand on my feet" is an indication of the physical and emotional exhaustion they feel. When they look in the mirror, they are crying, unable to bear the toll that their struggles are taking. The lyrics then point to the belief in God and the singer's inability to find relief despite their faith.
The second verse shows how the singer is constantly working hard yet cannot get ahead. Everyone around them is trying to bring them down, labeling them crazy and a loser. The line "Got no common sense" shows a lack of self-esteem, and the phrase "Got nobody left to believe" highlights the singer's desperation. They feel like they have lost their ability to connect with others, and their life is devoid of rhythm or feeling. However, they do not want to give up and face defeat. They hope to break out of their "prison cell" and find someone to love.
Overall, "Somebody To Love" is a poignant and powerful song that highlights the loneliness and isolation that some people experience in their lives. The lyrics speak to anyone who has ever felt lost or hopeless, reminding us that sometimes all we need is someone to love and understand us.
Line by Line Meaning
Each morning i get up i die a little
Starting each day is a struggle for me
Can barely stand on my feet
I feel so weak and powerless
Take a look in the mirror and cry
Facing my reflection only brings tears
Lord what you're doing to me
I feel abandoned and hopeless
I have spent all my years in believing you
I've put all my faith in you
But i just can't get no relief, lord!
But I feel no sense of peace or relief
Somebody, somebody
I need someone
Can anybody find me somebody to love?
Is there anyone out there who could love me?
I work hard every day of my life
I strive and toil every single day
I work till i ache my bones
Until I feel physically drained and exhausted
At the end i take home my hard earned pay all on my own -
I earn my money without any help from others
I get down on my knees
I pray deeply and sincerely
And i start to pray
Hoping that my prayers will be answered
Till the tears run down from my eyes
Crying in desperation
Lord - somebody - somebody
God, I need someone
Can anybody find me - somebody to love?
Will someone be able to love me for who I am?
Everyday i work hard, i try and i try and i try
I give my all every day
But everybody wants to put me down
But others always criticize me
They say i'm goin' crazy
They think I'm losing my mind
They say i got a lot of water in my brain
They say I'm foolish and naive
Got no common sense
I'm not intelligent or logical
I got nobody left to believe
I've lost my faith in everyone
Got no feel, i got no rhythm
I feel numb and disconnected
I just keep losing my beat
I can't keep up with the rhythm of life
I'm ok, i'm alright
I try to pretend that I'm fine
Ain't gonna face no defeat
I won't let myself be defeated
I just gotta get out of this prison cell
I need to escape from my own mind
Someday i'm gonna be free, lord!
One day, I'll find my freedom
Somebody, somebody
I need someone
Can anybody find me somebody to love?
Is there anyone out there who could love me?
Writer(s): Freddie Mercury
Contributed by Jordyn Y. Suggest a correction in the comments below.