Somebody
The Dove Lyrics

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? in the air, everywhere I go
The birds in the trees running …to you
It's even on the act and I just sing it on
Whoa if you wanna come, wanna go in the air
Baby, all the things that we can do
Now figure, all the things that we could ?
Baby, are you coming out tonight,
Or is it somebody else you're seeing

And if it's somebody you see,
You should ride and leave with me

Whoa, that pressure on my name
I know you live next door … on
I see it's something…sometime and always
? just a moment for joys
Get turn on with the stars above
? making it do, when the sky was young
Our love ? and it is so right

Whoa if you wanna come, wanna go in the air
Baby, all the things that we can do
Now figure, all the things that we could ?
Baby, are you coming out tonight,
Or is it somebody else you're seeing
And if it's somebody you see,
You should ride and leave with me

Are you coming out tonight, are you coming out tonight?
Whoa if you wanna come, wanna go in the air
Baby, all the things that we can do
Now figure, all the things that we could ?
Baby, are you coming out tonight,
Or is it somebody else you're seeing

And if it's somebody you see,
You should ride and leave with me.

Overall Meaning

The song "Somebody" by The Doves is a love song that speaks about the intense desire of the singer to be with the person they love. The lyrics start by highlighting the omnipresence of love - it is in the air, everywhere they go. The birds are running to the person they love, and the singer can feel it in their heart as well. There's a sense of urgency and almost desperation in their tone as they invite their love interest to come with them and escape into the unknown. The chorus repeats this invitation, emphasizing the possibilities of what they could do if they were together.

The second verse continues with the singer admitting that they feel pressure around their name. They know that their love interest lives close by and it seems like they may have had some interaction before. The lyrics are a little unclear here, but it seems like they are saying that there were times when they saw one another and it felt special. However, the singer knows that their love is the right choice and is trying to convince the other person to leave whoever they are with and "ride and leave with me."

Overall, the song is about two people who feel an intense connection, but for some reason, the singer is unsure if their love interest is committed to them or someone else. They are trying to convince the other person to choose them instead and to take a chance on what could be a great adventure.

Line by Line Meaning

? in the air, everywhere I go
I feel a certain energy or vibe in the air that is following me everywhere I go.

The birds in the trees running…to you
Even the birds seem to be attracted to you and your presence, and are flocking towards you.

It's even on the act and I just sing it on
I can sense this energy even when I'm performing and I express it through my music and singing.

Whoa if you wanna come, wanna go in the air
If you're looking for adventure and excitement, we could take off into the sky and explore together.

Baby, all the things that we can do
There are unlimited possibilities for what we could do and experience together.

Now figure, all the things that we could do
Imagine all the amazing experiences we could have together, the list is endless.

Baby, are you coming out tonight,
I'm curious if you're available and interested in spending time with me tonight.

Or is it somebody else you're seeing
I'm wondering if you're already seeing someone else and unable to join me.

And if it's somebody you see,
But if you are seeing someone else, I urge you to reconsider and leave with me instead.

You should ride and leave with me
I truly believe we could have an incredible night together, and you should come with me instead of the other person you mentioned.

Whoa, that pressure on my name
I feel a certain pressure or responsibility associated with my reputation or public image.

I know you live next door… on
I'm aware that you live close by and I'm drawn to you despite the proximity.

I see it's something…sometime and always
I can sense that there's something special between us, and it's been there for some time and never gone away.

? just a moment for joys
Sometimes all it takes is a single moment of happiness or joy to make everything worthwhile.

Get turn on with the stars above
Sometimes you just need to let go and be swept up in the magic and wonder of the world around you, like the stars in the sky.

? making it do, when the sky was young
We could create something special together, just like the universe did when the sky was first formed and full of endless possibilities.

Our love ? and it is so right
Our love feels timeless and perfect, as if it was always meant to be.

Are you coming out tonight, are you coming out tonight?
I'm really hoping to spend time with you and wondering if you're free tonight.

Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Malin Elinor Julia Dahlstrom

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