Somebody
The Chainsmokers feat. Drew Love Lyrics


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In the town full of fancy cars and
Crowded bars and supermodels
Looks exactly the way it did inside my head
When I dreamed about it
All the things I could live without
I need 'em now 'cause they're all around me
Only thing that I can't afford is to lose myself
Tryna be somebody, somebody

You should've known better
Than to listen to your heart again
People change with the weather
(You know, just know what I like)
I don't really like anybody
So don't tell me I'm like anybody else
You put it back together
Don't let it fall apart again
People change with the weather

In the town full of fancy cars and
Crowded bars and supermodels
Looks exactly the way it did inside my head
When I dreamed about it
All the things I could live without
I need 'em now 'cause they're all around me
Only thing that I can't afford is to lose myself
Tryna be somebody, somebody

Somebody
Somebody
(You know, just know what I like)
Somebody

In my head I knew better (In my head I knew better)
I won't blame it on my faults again
I know I should forget her
(You know, just know what I like)
I don't really like anybody
So don't tell me I'm like anybody else

In the town full of fancy cars and
Crowded bars and supermodels
Looks exactly the way it did inside my head
When I dreamed about it
All the things I could live without
I need 'em now 'cause they're all around me
Only thing that I can't afford is to lose myself
Tryna be somebody, somebody

Somebody, somebody
Somebody, somebody
(You know, just know what I like)
Somebody, somebody
Somebody, somebody
(You know, just know what I like)

'Cause I don't really like anybody
So don't tell me I'm like anybody
'Cause I don't really like anybody
So don't tell me I'm like anybody

In the town full of fancy cars and
Crowded bars and supermodels
Looks exactly the way it did inside my head
When I dreamed about it
All the things I could live without
I need 'em now 'cause they're all around me
Only thing that I can't afford is to lose myself
Tryna be somebody, somebody

Somebody, somebody
Somebody, somebody
(You know, just know what I like)
Somebody, somebody
Somebody, somebody
(You know, just know what I like)





Lose myself tryna please somebody
Lose myself tryna please somebody

Overall Meaning

The Chainsmokers feat. Drew Love's song Somebody is a reflection on the superficiality and materialism of society, particularly in a town full of fancy cars, crowded bars, and supermodels. The singer notes that this town looks exactly the way they had imagined it in their head, but also realizes that they desire all the things that they could live without before. They feel that the only thing they cannot afford to lose is themselves, as they try to become somebody. However, they acknowledge that they don't really like anybody and don't want to be told that they are like anybody else. They also express reluctance to listen to their heart and blame their faults again, suggesting that they may have been hurt before.


The chorus repeats the desire to be somebody, and the singer notes that they don't really like anybody but want to avoid losing themselves in the process. The repetition of "somebody" emphasizes the importance of this desire for recognition or identity.


Overall, the lyrics of Somebody critique the pressure to conform to societal expectations and values, while also recognizing the pull of materialism and desire for recognition and identity.


Line by Line Meaning

In the town full of fancy cars and
The city is filled with expensive cars and


Crowded bars and supermodels
The nightclubs are full of beautiful people


Looks exactly the way it did inside my head
It looks just like I imagined it would


When I dreamed about it
When I fantasized about it


All the things I could live without
The luxuries that I didn't need before


I need 'em now 'cause they're all around me
I want them now because they are everywhere I look


Only thing that I can't afford is to lose myself
The only thing I can't afford is to lose my identity


Tryna be somebody, somebody
I'm trying to become someone important


You should've known better
You should have been wiser


Than to listen to your heart again
Than to follow your emotions once more


People change with the weather
People's moods and opinions shift frequently


(You know, just know what I like)
(You know what I enjoy)


I don't really like anybody
I'm not really fond of anybody


So don't tell me I'm like anybody else
So don't compare me to anyone else


You put it back together
You fixed it


Don't let it fall apart again
Don't allow it to break again


In my head I knew better (In my head I knew better)
In my mind I was aware of what was best


I won't blame it on my faults again
I won't attribute it to my shortcomings again


I know I should forget her
I am aware that I should move on from her


Somebody
Someone important


(You know, just know what I like)
(You know what I'm into)


'Cause I don't really like anybody
Because I don't really care for anyone


Lose myself tryna please somebody
I'm losing who I am while trying to satisfy someone else




Writer(s): Love Drew, Neely Andrew Langston

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@CreepsterMusic

Lyrics:
In the town full of fancy cars and
Crowded bars and supermodels
Looks exactly the way it did inside my head
When I dreamed about it
All the things I could live without
I need it now 'cause they're all around me
Only thing that I can't afford is to lose myself
Tryna be somebody, somebody

You should've known better
Than to listen to your heart again
People change with the weather
(You know, just know what I like)
I don't really like anybody
So don't tell me I'm like anybody else
You put it back together
Don't let it fall apart again
People change with the weather

In the town full of fancy cars and
Crowded bars and supermodels
Looks exactly the way it did inside my head
When I dreamed about it
All the things I could live without
I need it now 'cause they're all around me
Only thing that I can't afford is to lose myself
Tryna be somebody, somebody

Somebody
Somebody
(You know, just know what I like)
Somebody

In my head I knew better (in my head I knew better)
I won't blame it on my faults again
I know I should forget her
(You know, just know what I like)
I don't really like anybody
So don't tell me I'm like anybody else

In the town full of fancy cars and
Crowded bars and supermodels
Looks exactly the way it did inside my head
When I dreamed about it
All the things I could live without
I need it now 'cause they're all around me
Only thing that I can't afford is to lose myself
Tryna be somebody, somebody

Somebody, somebody, somebody
Somebody, somebody
(You know, just know what I like)
Somebody, somebody
Somebody, somebody
(You know, just know what I like)

'Cause I don't really like anybody
So don't tell me I'm like anybody
'Cause I don't really like anybody
So don't tell me I'm like anybody

In the town full of fancy cars and
Crowded bars and supermodels
Looks exactly the way it did inside my head
When I dreamed about it
All the things I could live without
I need it now 'cause they're all around me
Only thing that I can't afford is to lose myself
Tryna be somebody, somebody

Somebody, somebody
Somebody, somebody
(You know, just know what I like)
Somebody, somebody
Somebody, somebody
(You know, just know what I like)
You can stop tryna be somebody
You can stop tryna be somebody



@zeusflores7339

LYRICS:

[Chorus: Drew Love]
In the town full of fancy cars and
Crowded bars and supermodels
Looks exactly the way it did inside my head
When I dreamed about it
All the things I could live without
I need it now 'cause they're all around me
Only thing that I can't afford is to lose myself
Tryna be somebody, somebody

[Verse 1: Andrew Taggart]
You should've known better
Than to listen to your heart again
People change with the weather
(You know, just know what I like)
I don't really like anybody
So don't tell me I'm like anybody else
You put it back together
Don't let it fall apart again
People change with the weather

[Chorus: Drew Love]
In the town full of fancy cars and
Crowded bars and supermodels
Looks exactly the way it did inside my head
When I dreamed about it
All the things I could live without
I need it now 'cause they're all around me
Only thing that I can't afford is to lose myself
Tryna be somebody, somebody

[Post-Chorus: Drew Love]
Somebody
Somebody
(You know, just know what I like)
Somebody

[Verse 2: Andrew Taggart]
In my head I knew better (in my head I knew better)
I won't blame it on my faults again
I know I should forget her
(You know, just know what I like)
I don't really like anybody
So don't tell me I'm like anybody else

[Chorus: Drew Love, Both]
In the town full of fancy cars and
Crowded bars and supermodels
Looks exactly the way it did inside my head
When I dreamed about it
All the things I could live without
I need it now 'cause they're all around me
Only thing that I can't afford is to lose myself
Tryna be somebody, somebody

[Post-Chorus: Drew Love & Andrew Taggart]
Somebody, somebody, somebody
Somebody, somebody
(You know, just know what I like)
Somebody, somebody
Somebody, somebody
(You know, just know what I like)

[Bridge: Andrew Taggart]
'Cause I don't really like anybody
So don't tell me I'm like anybody
'Cause I don't really like anybody
So don't tell me I'm like anybody

[Chorus: Drew Love, Both]
In the town full of fancy cars and
Crowded bars and supermodels
Looks exactly the way it did inside my head
When I dreamed about it
All the things I could live without
I need it now 'cause they're all around me
Only thing that I can't afford is to lose myself
Tryna be somebody, somebody

[Outro: Drew Love & Andrew Taggart]
Somebody, somebody
Somebody, somebody
(You know, just know what I like)
Somebody, somebody
Somebody, somebody
(You know, just know what I like)
You can stop tryna be somebody
You can stop tryna be somebody

REPLAY - 0:00



@adityasalian6192

In the town full of fancy cars and
Crowded bars and supermodels
Looks exactly the way it did inside my head
When I dreamed about it
All the things I could live without
I need 'em now 'cause they're all around me
Only thing that I can't afford is to lose myself
Tryna be somebody, somebody

[Verse 1: Andrew Taggart]
You should've known better
Than to listen to your heart again
People change with the weather
(You know, just know what I like)
I don't really like anybody
So don't tell me I'm like anybody else
You put it back together
Don't let it fall apart again
People change with the weather

[Chorus: Drew Love]
In the town full of fancy cars and
Crowded bars and supermodels
Looks exactly the way it did inside my head
When I dreamed about it
All the things I could live without
I need it 'em 'cause they're all around me
Only thing that I can't afford is to lose myself
Tryna be somebody, somebody

[Post-Chorus: Drew Love]
Somebody
Somebody
(You know, just know what I like)
Somebody

[Verse 2: Andrew Taggart]
In my head I knew better (in my head I knew better)
I won't blame it on my faults again
I know I should forget her
(You know, just know what I like)
I don't really like anybody
So don't tell me I'm like anybody else

[Chorus: Drew Love, Both]
In the town full of fancy cars and
Crowded bars and supermodels
Looks exactly the way it did inside my head
When I dreamed about it
All the things I could live without
I need it 'em 'cause they're all around me
Only thing that I can't afford is to lose myself
Tryna be somebody, somebody

[Post-Chorus: Drew Love & Andrew Taggart]
Somebody, somebody, somebody
Somebody, somebody
(You know, just know what I like)
Somebody, somebody
Somebody, somebody
(You know, just know what I like)

[Bridge: Andrew Taggart]
'Cause I don't really like anybody
So don't tell me I'm like anybody
'Cause I don't really like anybody
So don't tell me I'm like anybody

[Chorus: Drew Love, Both]
In the town full of fancy cars and
Crowded bars and supermodels
Looks exactly the way it did inside my head
When I dreamed about it
All the things I could live without
I need it 'em 'cause they're all around me
Only thing that I can't afford is to lose myself
Tryna be somebody, somebody

[Outro: Drew Love & Andrew Taggart]
Somebody, somebody
Somebody, somebody
(You know, just know what I like)
Somebody, somebody
Somebody, somebody
(You know, just know what I like)
You can stop tryna be somebody
You can stop tryna be somebody



@phurinattinnam1971

In the town full of fancy cars and
Crowded bars and supermodels
Looks exactly the way it did inside my head
When I dreamed about it
All the things I could live without
I need it now 'cause they're all around me
Only thing that I can't afford is to lose myself
Tryna be somebody, somebody

You should've known better
Than to listen to your heart again
People change with the weather
(You know, just know what I like)
I don't really like anybody
So don't tell me I'm like anybody else
You put it back together
Don't let it fall apart again
People change with the weather

In the town full of fancy cars and
Crowded bars and supermodels
Looks exactly the way it did inside my head
When I dreamed about it
All the things I could live without
I need it now 'cause they're all around me
Only thing that I can't afford is to lose myself
Tryna be somebody, somebody

Somebody
Somebody
(You know, just know what I like)
Somebody

In my head I knew better (in my head I knew better)
I won't blame it on my faults again
I know I should forget her
(You know, just know what I like)
I don't really like anybody
So don't tell me I'm like anybody else

In the town full of fancy cars and
Crowded bars and supermodels
Looks exactly the way it did inside my head
When I dreamed about it
All the things I could live without
I need it now 'cause they're all around me
Only thing that I can't afford is to lose myself
Tryna be somebody, somebody

Somebody, somebody, somebody
Somebody, somebody
(You know, just know what I like)
Somebody, somebody
Somebody, somebody
(You know, just know what I like)

'Cause I don't really like anybody
So don't tell me I'm like anybody
'Cause I don't really like anybody
So don't tell me I'm like anybody

In the town full of fancy cars and
Crowded bars and supermodels
Looks exactly the way it did inside my head
When I dreamed about it
All the things I could live without
I need it now 'cause they're all around me
Only thing that I can't afford is to lose myself
Tryna be somebody, somebody

Somebody, somebody
Somebody, somebody
(You know, just know what I like)
Somebody, somebody
Somebody, somebody
(You know, just know what I like)
You can stop tryna be somebody
You can stop tryna be somebody



@harshupadhyay9765

[Chorus: Drew Love]
In the town full of fancy cars and
Crowded bars and supermodels
Looks exactly the way it did inside my head
When I dreamed about it
All the things I could live without
I need 'em now 'cause they're all around me
Only thing that I can't afford is to lose myself
Tryna be somebody, somebody

[Verse 1: Andrew Taggart]
You should've known better
Than to listen to your heart again
People change with the weather
(You know, just know what I like)
I don't really like anybody
So don't tell me I'm like anybody else
You put it back together
Don't let it fall apart again
People change with the weather

[Chorus: Drew Love]
In the town full of fancy cars and
Crowded bars and supermodels
Looks exactly the way it did inside my head
When I dreamed about it
All the things I could live without
I need it 'em 'cause they're all around me
Only thing that I can't afford is to lose myself
Tryna be somebody, somebody

[Post-Chorus: Drew Love]
Somebody
Somebody
(You know, just know what I like)
Somebody

[Verse 2: Andrew Taggart]
In my head I knew better (in my head I knew better)
I won't blame it on my faults again
I know I should forget her
(You know, just know what I like)
I don't really like anybody
So don't tell me I'm like anybody else

[Chorus: Drew Love, Both]
In the town full of fancy cars and
Crowded bars and supermodels
Looks exactly the way it did inside my head
When I dreamed about it
All the things I could live without
I need it 'em 'cause they're all around me
Only thing that I can't afford is to lose myself
Tryna be somebody, somebody

[Post-Chorus: Drew Love & Andrew Taggart]
Somebody, somebody, somebody
Somebody, somebody
(You know, just know what I like)
Somebody, somebody
Somebody, somebody
(You know, just know what I like)

[Bridge: Andrew Taggart]
'Cause I don't really like anybody
So don't tell me I'm like anybody
'Cause I don't really like anybody
So don't tell me I'm like anybody

[Chorus: Drew Love, Both]
In the town full of fancy cars and
Crowded bars and supermodels
Looks exactly the way it did inside my head
When I dreamed about it
All the things I could live without
I need it 'em 'cause they're all around me
Only thing that I can't afford is to lose myself
Tryna be somebody, somebody

[Outro: Drew Love & Andrew Taggart]
Somebody, somebody
Somebody, somebody
(You know, just know what I like)
Somebody, somebody
Somebody, somebody
(You know, just know what I like)
You can stop tryna be somebody
You can stop tryna be somebody



@dachaelounji

lyrics :
In the town full of fancy cars and crowded bars and supermodels
Looks exactly the way it did inside my head
When I dreamed about it
All the things I could live without
I need it now 'cause they're all around me
Only thing that I can't afford is to lose myself
Tryna be somebody, somebody
You should've known better
Than to listen to your heart again
People change with the weather
(You know, just know what I like)
I don't really like anybody
So don't tell me I'm like anybody else
You put it back together
Don't let it fall apart again
People change with the weather
In the town full of fancy cars and crowded bars and supermodels
Looks exactly the way it did inside my head
When I dreamed about it
All the things I could live without
I need it now 'cause they're all around me
Only thing that I can't afford is to lose myself
Tryna be somebody, somebody
Somebody
(You know, just know what I like)
Somebody
In my head I knew better (in my head I knew better)
I won't blame it on my faults again
I know I should forget her
(You know, just know what I like)
I don't really like anybody
So don't tell me I'm like anybody else
In the town full of fancy cars and crowded bars and supermodels
Looks exactly the way it did inside my head
When I dreamed about it
All the things I could live without
I need it now 'cause they're all around me
Only thing that I can't afford is to lose myself
Tryna be somebody, somebody
Somebody, somebody, somebody
Somebody
(You know, just know what I like)
Somebody, somebody
Somebody, somebody
(You know, just know what I like)
'Cause I don't really like anybody
So don't tell me I'm like anybody
'Cause I don't really like anybody
So don't tell me I'm like anybody
In the town full of fancy cars and crowded bars and supermodels
Looks exactly the way it did inside my head
When I dreamed about it
All the things I could live without
I need it now 'cause they're all around me
Only thing that I can't afford is to lose myself
Tryna be somebody, somebody
Somebody, somebody
Somebody, somebody
(You know, just know what I like)
Somebody, somebody
Somebody, somebody
(You know, just know what I like)
You can stop tryna be somebody
You can stop tryna be somebody



@kew7330

Somebody Lyrics

In the town full of fancy cars and
Crowded bars and supermodels
Looks exactly the way it did inside my head
When I dreamed about it
All the things I could live without
I need it now 'cause they're all around me
Only thing that I can't afford is to lose myself
Tryna be somebody, somebody

You should've known better
Than to listen to your heart again
People change with the weather
(You know, just know what I like)
I don't really like anybody
So don't tell me I'm like anybody else
You put it back together
Don't let it fall apart again
People change with the weather

In the town full of fancy cars and
Crowded bars and supermodels
Looks exactly the way it did inside my head
When I dreamed about it
All the things I could live without
I need it now 'cause they're all around me
Only thing that I can't afford is to lose myself
Tryna be somebody, somebody

Somebody
Somebody
(You know, just know what I like)
Somebody

In my head I knew better (in my head I knew better)
I won't blame it on my faults again
I know I should forget her
(You know, just know what I like)
I don't really like anybody
So don't tell me I'm like anybody else

In the town full of fancy cars and
Crowded bars and supermodels
Looks exactly the way it did inside my head
When I dreamed about it
All the things I could live without
I need it now 'cause they're all around me
Only thing that I can't afford is to lose myself
Tryna be somebody, somebody

Somebody, somebody, somebody
Somebody, somebody
(You know, just know what I like)
Somebody, somebody
Somebody, somebody
(You know, just know what I like)

'Cause I don't really like anybody
So don't tell me I'm like anybody
'Cause I don't really like anybody
So don't tell me I'm like anybody

In the town full of fancy cars and
Crowded bars and supermodels
Looks exactly the way it did inside my head
When I dreamed about it
All the things I could live without
I need it now 'cause they're all around me
Only thing that I can't afford is to lose myself
Tryna be somebody, somebody

Somebody, somebody
Somebody, somebody
(You know, just know what I like)
Somebody, somebody
Somebody, somebody
(You know, just know what I like)
You can stop tryna be somebody
You can stop tryna be somebody



@realobiwan

Somebody - lyrics

[Chorus: Drew Love]
In the town full of fancy cars and
Crowded bars and supermodels
Looks exactly the way it did inside my head
When I dreamed about it
All the things I could live without
I need it now 'cause they're all around me
Only thing that I can't afford is to lose myself
Tryna be somebody, somebody

[Verse 1: Andrew Taggart]
You should've known better
Than to listen to your heart again
People change with the weather
(You know, just know what I like)
I don't really like anybody
So don't tell me I'm like anybody else
You put it back together
Don't let it fall apart again
People change with the weather

[Chorus: Drew Love]
In the town full of fancy cars and
Crowded bars and supermodels
Looks exactly the way it did inside my head
When I dreamed about it
All the things I could live without
I need it now 'cause they're all around me
Only thing that I can't afford is to lose myself
Tryna be somebody, somebody

[Post-Chorus: Drew Love]
Somebody
Somebody
(You know, just know what I like)
Somebody

[Verse 2: Andrew Taggart]
In my head I knew better (in my head I knew better)
I won't blame it on my faults again
I know I should forget her
(You know, just know what I like)
I don't really like anybody
So don't tell me I'm like anybody else

[Chorus: Drew Love, Both]
In the town full of fancy cars and
Crowded bars and supermodels
Looks exactly the way it did inside my head
When I dreamed about it
All the things I could live without
I need it now 'cause they're all around me
Only thing that I can't afford is to lose myself
Tryna be somebody, somebody

[Post-Chorus: Drew Love & Andrew Taggart]
Somebody, somebody, somebody
Somebody, somebody
(You know, just know what I like)
Somebody, somebody
Somebody, somebody
(You know, just know what I like)

[Bridge: Andrew Taggart]
'Cause I don't really like anybody
So don't tell me I'm like anybody
'Cause I don't really like anybody
So don't tell me I'm like anybody

[Chorus: Drew Love, Both]
In the town full of fancy cars and
Crowded bars and supermodels
Looks exactly the way it did inside my head
When I dreamed about it
All the things I could live without
I need it now 'cause they're all around me
Only thing that I can't afford is to lose myself
Tryna be somebody, somebody

[Outro: Drew Love & Andrew Taggart]
Somebody, somebody
Somebody, somebody
(You know, just know what I like)
Somebody, somebody
Somebody, somebody
(You know, just know what I like)
You can stop tryna be somebody
You can stop tryna be somebody



All comments from YouTube:

@aimenparacha9533

everyone be talking about how talented the chainsmokers are
but im like DAMN that painter got talents

@smashball2372

Those paintings are honestly a lot better than the actual song itself.

@hikari747

@@smashball2372 not really both are amazing tbh ; )

@arne9518

@@smashball2372 i gotta agree the painthings are better than the song itself

@blindfoldedmage

that painter is the chainsmokers

@Rahul-uk4su

@@smashball2372 loser

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@sickboy8914

Underrated comment, i was having trouble on a few of the pictures. Thank you.

@brendenbaxter6788

2:47 And finally, a concert.

@user-Coycat1985

Wondering if they are ageless, reincarnation, hmm?

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