somebody to love
The Purple Gaze Lyrics


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When the truth is found
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
When the garden flowers
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

Overall Meaning

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

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