Somebody
T Boy Lyrics


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I am a poet in New York City
You can see your face in my shoes
I'm young and I'm alive, I've got nothing to lose
A dream, a broken lie, a kiss, so much to resist
And then I find you

I am fire, you are water, nothing we can do
I walk into the room and light your fuse

Love is revolution
War and famine too
Feed the hunger in your heart
Let somebody love you
Let somebody love you

Now I'm in the wilderness, somewhere in the heart of Spain
Youth lights it up with a smile saying "Sing it again"
A dream, a broken lie, a kiss, so much to resist
And then I find you

I am fire, you are water, nothing we can do
I walk into the room and light your fuse

Love is revolution
War and famine too
Feed the hunger in your heart
Let somebody love you
Let somebody love you

Live and direct, got a boy or a girl in your hand
Could it be something I did or something you said
Live and direct, got a boy or a girl in your hand
When the two sevens come together
I'm gonna love you forever and ever

I am fire, you are water, nothing we can do

Love is revolution
War and famine too
Feed the hunger in your heart
Let somebody love you

Let somebody love you
(Let somebody love you)

A dream, a lie, a poke or a kiss (let somebody love you)
So much to resist, yeah (let somebody love you)




Gotta let someone love you (let somebody love you)
Need to let somebody love you (let somebody love you)

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of T Boy’s song “Somebody” are about love and the power it has to transform the soul. The first verse sets the stage describing the singer as a poet in New York City who is young, alive and has nothing to lose. Although he has dreams and there are many temptations to resist, he eventually comes across someone he cannot resist. The chorus describes love as a force of nature, one that can bring about revolution and also feed the hunger in one’s heart. The second verse takes the listener on a journey with the singer to the heart of Spain, where a smile from a youth lights up the night and prompts him to sing again. The final verse is a plea to a lover to let the singer love them, even with all their faults and doubts.


Overall, the lyrics are about the transformative power of love and how it can revolutionize even the most dire situations. The singer is urging someone to open their heart and let somebody love them, even if they are afraid or unsure. The combination of the poetic language and the upbeat music creates a sense of joy and hope that makes the listener want to dance and sing along.


Line by Line Meaning

I am a poet in New York City
I am an artist, writer and creative person in NYC


You can see your face in my shoes
My shoes are worn out and tattered, like the trials and tribulations on your face


I'm young and I'm alive, I've got nothing to lose
I'm full of life and energy, and I'm willing to take chances and risks


A dream, a broken lie, a kiss, so much to resist
I'm struggling with conflicting emotions involving love and desire, but also caution and skepticism


And then I find you
Despite my reservations, I encounter someone who captures my attention and affection


I am fire, you are water, nothing we can do
We have opposing and complementary personalities that create passion and tension, but also conflict and struggle


I walk into the room and light your fuse
I bring energy and excitement to our relationship, and ignite your emotions and desires


Love is revolution
Love has the power to create change and transform people, relationships and society


War and famine too
Love can also be disrupted or threatened by external forces and circumstances, such as conflict and scarcity


Feed the hunger in your heart
Love can satisfy emotional and spiritual needs, and heal wounds and hurts


Let somebody love you
Don't be afraid to open up and receive love, and reciprocate it with kindness and compassion


Now I'm in the wilderness, somewhere in the heart of Spain
I'm lost and isolated in a foreign and unfamiliar place, searching for meaning and purpose


Youth lights it up with a smile saying "Sing it again"
The energy and enthusiasm of youth rekindles my passion and creativity, and inspires me to keep pursuing my dreams


Live and direct, got a boy or a girl in your hand
I'm talking directly and honestly to my audience, and encouraging them to embrace their romantic and sexual desires


Could it be something I did or something you said
I'm exploring the reasons why people fall in love or break up, and acknowledging the complexity and unpredictability of relationships


When the two sevens come together
When two people are compatible and share a deep connection, they can create something greater than themselves


I'm gonna love you forever and ever
I'm expressing my devotion and commitment to my lover, and pledging to stay together through thick and thin


Let somebody love you
Don't be afraid to open up and receive love, and reciprocate it with kindness and compassion


(Let somebody love you)
Repeated chorus emphasizes the importance of letting love into your life


A dream, a lie, a poke or a kiss (let somebody love you)
Different aspects of romantic desire and intimacy can be confusing or misleading, but it's still worth pursuing them


So much to resist, yeah (let somebody love you)
Despite the risks and doubts, I'm urging my listeners to be brave and vulnerable and take a chance on love


Gotta let someone love you (let somebody love you)
Love is not only a choice, but also a necessity for our emotional and psychological well-being


Need to let somebody love you (let somebody love you)
Love can also be therapeutic and transformative, and help us overcome our fears and wounds




Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: George Alan O'Dowd, Roy Hay, Michael Craig, Jon Moss, Ritchie Stevens

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B. Shelly

started randomly singing this song today. good memories man. Actually still a banger

yzma

LMFAOOO ME TOO

Sophiaaa_1 _

This NEEDS to be on itunes:)))))

Mortessa

I really appreciate the traditional African influence in the dancing. I'm as white as they come but I took a West African Dance class and not only was it the seriously the most fun I've ever had, it's so beautiful. Love my teachers from Ghana & Senegal! <3

Kenesha Kerr

Wooow ! My first time listening to his music & I actually LOVE this song ! Keep up the good work

YoursTrulyTemi

This song fully goes in. Finally a good UK afrobeat artist !

Luegi Alfredo

Freakin LOVE this video! We need some more hits from you Tboy. This is a club banger. Love from South Africa ♥

Babykakezzz

I'm in love with this track! Great job Tboy!!!

HoodlumzzTV

This is actually banger.. All he needs now is recognition, radio plays and support for this song.

Yurhomi

Started randomly singing this after so long... Had to come back

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