Somebody To Love
The Purple Gaze Lyrics
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To be lies
And all the joy
Within you dies
Don't you want somebody to love
Don't you need somebody to love
Wouldn't you love somebody to love
You better find somebody to love, love
Baby, are dead, yes
And your mind, your mind
Is so full of red
Don't you want somebody to love
Don't you need somebody to love
Wouldn't you love somebody to love
You better find somebody to love
Your eyes, I say your eyes
May look like his
Yeah, but in your head, baby
I'm afraid you don't know where it is
Don't you want somebody to love
Don't you need somebody to love
Wouldn't you love somebody to love
You better find somebody to love
Tears are running
They're all running down your dress
And your friends, baby
They treat you like a guest
Don't you want somebody to love
Don't you need somebody to love
Wouldn't you love somebody to love
You better find somebody to love
The Purple Gaze's Somebody to Love is a song that explores feelings of loneliness, despair, and a longing for connection. The opening lines, "When the truth is found to be lies and all the joy within you dies," set the stage for a song about the disappointment and disillusionment that can come from realizing that things are not as they seem. The singer then asks, "Don't you want somebody to love? Don't you need somebody to love?" These lines express a desire for love and companionship that is perhaps all the more intense because of the disillusionment that came before it.
The second verse explores a similar theme, but with a slightly different focus. Here, the imagery shifts from "truth" to "flowers" - a more romantic, naturalistic symbol. The line "your mind is so full of red" suggests that the singer is overwhelmed by emotion, and perhaps a sense of confusion or turmoil. Again, the chorus reiterates the desire for love: "Wouldn't you love somebody to love?" The bridge then takes a more personal turn, addressing the object of the singer's affections. The lines "your eyes may look like his, yeah, but in your head, baby, I'm afraid you don't know where it is" suggest a sense of frustration or even jealousy. The final verse brings the song back to a more universal level, with the lines "tears are running down your dress/and your friends, baby, they treat you like a guest" painting a picture of someone feeling rejected, alone, and in need of someone to love.
Overall, Somebody to Love is a powerful and moving expression of the human need for connection and love.
Line by Line Meaning
When the truth is found
When you discover that something you believed was true is actually a lie
To be lies
And that it was a lie all along
And all the joy
And as a result, all the happiness you once had
Within you dies
Slowly fades away and disappears
Don't you want somebody to love
Don't you crave to have someone who loves you for who you truly are
Don't you need somebody to love
Don't you feel the necessity to have someone you can rely on
Wouldn't you love somebody to love
Wouldn't it be amazing to have someone who loves you unconditionally
You better find somebody to love, love
You should definitely try to find someone to love, as it is essential for your well-being
When the garden flowers
When everything around you is dying or gone
Baby, are dead, yes
Everything has decayed or passed away, leaving you feeling lonely and empty
And your mind, your mind
And your thoughts, your innermost feelings
Is so full of red
Are consumed by a strong, overwhelming emotion - often anger or sadness
Your eyes, I say your eyes
Your outward appearance, the window to your soul
May look like his
May resemble the physical features of someone else
Yeah, but in your head, baby
But internally, in your thoughts, feelings and desires
I'm afraid you don't know where it is
You are unsure of what you truly want, where your heart lies and what motivates you
Tears are running
You are crying and feeling sad
They're all running down your dress
Your sadness is so intense that it is visible to others
And your friends, baby
Your companions and confidantes, people you thought you could trust
They treat you like a guest
Are not offering you the support and comfort that you desperately need
Don't you want somebody to love
Don't you wish that someone was there to offer you love and affection
Don't you need somebody to love
Don't you feel that love and companionship are essential for your well-being and happiness
Wouldn't you love somebody to love
Wouldn't it be wonderful to have someone who loves you unconditionally, and can offer you love and support
You better find somebody to love
It is important for your happiness that you find someone to love
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Capitol CMG Publishing, Peermusic Publishing, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Darby R. Slick
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Fasuto
I love Hendrix' gestures
0:48
Excuse me while I kiss the sky
*Kisses the sky*
1:04
am I happy or in misery?
*Smiles*
1:55
Purple haze all in my eyes
*tries to get purple haze out of his eyes*
2:11
*Speaks guitar*
指男
Purple haze, all in my brain
Lately things don’t seem the same
Actin’ funny, but I don’t know why
‘Scuse me while I kiss the sky
Purple haze all around
Don’t know if I’m comin’ up or down
Am I happy or in misery?
Whatever it is, that girl put a spell on me
Help me, help me
Oh, no, no
Uh, ah
Uh, ah
Uh, ah
Uh, ah
Yeah!
Purple haze all in my eyes
Don’t know if it’s day or night
You’ve got me blowin’, blowin’ my mind
Is it tomorrow or just the end of time?
Ooh, help me
Ah, oh yeah
Oh, no
Oh, help me
Tell me, tell me
I can’t go on like this
You’re makin’ me blow my mind
Uh-huh, oh
Purple haze
Purple haze
Purple haze
RebelThoughts82
People who saw him live back then don't know how lucky they are. They saw a true genius at work.
tonytonytony140
i know man... we can go there with our intuitional nature now.
jill hives
+RebelThoughts82
yes I do;)
The Second Initiate
+RebelThoughts82 I'm pretty sure they eventually realized how lucky they were lol...
mikeisamovie
+RebelThoughts82 i was both lucky and fortunate. i saw him twice in california; at the hollywood bowl in 68, and then at the forum in 69. everything you see on youtube is a nice reminder, but being there - no words...
Frank Irons
+Edward Badalian (Initiate) I'm pretty sure there were some that some realized his skills as he played.
Jack Spry
RIP the three members of The Jimi Hendrix Experience
Jimi Hendrix (November 27, 1942 – September 18, 1970), aged 27
Noel Redding (December 25, 1945 – May 11, 2003), aged 57
Mitch Mitchell (July 9, 1946 – November 12, 2008), aged 62
You will be remembered as legends.
Sandra Lyons
Billy Cox is the bass player on this performance.
mahmoud mustaf
Yeah ! Rest in peace, the best of all
VisualSOLUTIONS Media
@Sandra Lyons That's right. Hendrix is backed by Cox and Mitchell here (half of Gypsies). This is post-Experience, and this July 4th, 1970 Atlanta set included new "solo" songs like Freedom. Interesting that "Hendrix" is not even in the video title!