Somebody To Love
The Ramones Lyrics
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And all the joys 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
When the garden flowers baby are dead yes
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
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 ah running down your breast
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 Ramones's song Somebody To Love is reminiscent of the psychedelic rock of the 1960s with its references to flowers and a trippy, dreamlike atmosphere. The first verse talks about discovering that the truth is not what it seems, and that the things that once brought joy have died. The singer then asks the listener if they want and need somebody to love - someone to share their life with and make everything feel worthwhile again. The chorus repeats this sentiment, emphasizing the search for someone to love as being crucial.
The second verse continues the theme of loss and despair. The garden flowers are dead, and the mind is full of "red," which could represent anger or turmoil. Again, the singer asks if the listener wants and needs somebody to love, suggesting that having someone to share their pain with would bring some relief. The third verse is more introspective, with the singer noting that while the listener may look like someone else, their head is in a completely different place. They again emphasize the need for love and connection to make life meaningful.
The final verse describes the tears running down the listener's chest, and their friends treating them like a guest. The singer again asks if they want and need somebody to love, and warns that they'd better find someone soon. Overall, the song is a plea for the listener to seek out love and connection in order to find meaning and happiness in their life.
Line by Line Meaning
When the truth is found to be lies
When you realize that everything you believed in turned out to be false
And all the joys within you dies
And all the happiness and excitement that once filled you up, disappeared
Don't you want somebody to love
Don't you crave for someone to love, to be with, to share your experiences with
Don't you need somebody to love
Don't you require someone to love, to have by your side, to support you
Wouldn't you love somebody to love
Don't you think you would adore having somebody to love, somebody to hold, somebody to care for
You better find somebody to love
You should search and find somebody to love, somebody who will love you back
When the garden flowers baby are dead yes
When the flowers in the garden start to wither and die
And your mind is full of red
And when you are consumed by negative thoughts and emotions
Your eyes, I say your eyes may look like his
Your eyes might resemble his, but that does not mean you know what is going on in your head
But in your head baby I'm afraid you don't know where it is
But you might be lost and confused in your mind, not knowing where to go, what to do
Tears are running ah running down your breast
Tears are streaming down your cheeks, your chest heaving with sobs
And your friends baby they treat you like a guest
And your so-called friends do not treat you like a friend at all, rather like an outsider
Don't you want somebody to love
Don't you wish to have someone to love you, to support you, to have your back
Don't you need somebody to love
Don't you need someone by your side, someone to rely on, somebody to love you for who you are
Wouldn't you love somebody to love
Don't you think that it would be wonderful to have somebody to love, to hold, and to cherish
You better find somebody to love
You should make an effort to find someone to love, because love is one of the most beautiful feelings a person can experience
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Darby R. Slick
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