somebody to love
US Oldies/1 Lyrics


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Free, free, set them free.
Free, free, set them free.
Free, free, set them free.

Free, free, set them free.
If you need somebody, call my name.
If you want someone, you can do the same.
If you want to keep something precious,
Got to lock it up and throw away the key.
You want to hold on to your possessions, don't even think about me.

If you love somebody, if you love someone,
If you love somebody, if you love someone set them free.
(Free, free, set them free.)
Set them free.
(Free, free, set them free.)
Set them fee.
(Free, free, set them free.)
Set them free.
(Free, free, set them free.)

If it's a mirror you want just look into my eyes,
Or a whipping boy, someone to despise.
Or a pris'ner in the dark tied up in chains you just can't see
or a beast in a gilded cage; that's all some people ever want to be.

If you love somebody, if you love someone,
If you love somebody, if you love someone set them free.
(Free, free, set them free.)
Set them free.
(Free, free, set them free.)
Set them fee.
(Free, free, set them free.)
Set them free.
(Free, free, set them free.)

You can't control an independent heart,
(Can't love what you can't keep)
Can't tear the one you love apart.
(Can't love what you can't keep)
Forever conditioned to believe that we can't live,
We can't live here and be happy with less.
With so many riches, so many souls,
With ev'rything we see that we want to possess.

If you need somebody, call my name.
If you want someone, you can do the same.
If you want to keep something precious,
Got to lock it up and throw away the key.
You want to hold on to your possessions, don't even think about me.

If you love somebody, if you love someone,
If you love somebody, if you love someone set them free.
(Free, free, set them free.)
Set them free.
(Free, free, set them free.)
Set them fee.
(Free, free, set them free.)
Set them free.
(Free, free, set them free.)

(Free, free, set them free.)
Set them free.
(Free, free, set them free.)
Set them fee.
(Free, free, set them free.)




Set them free.
(Free, free, set them free.)

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of the song “Somebody to Love” by US Oldies/1s describe the deep feelings of love and appreciation the singer has for their partner. The song starts by acknowledging the special nature of their relationship and the fact that their love is irreplaceable. It goes on to describe the positive impact their partner has had on their life, how they have fulfilled their dreams and brought sunshine into their life. The singer expresses their desire to never let go of their partner and to one day marry them. The song then shifts focus to a broader message of how everybody needs somebody to love, hug, and kiss. The song ends by reiterating that the singer has found that special someone to love in their partner.


The song employs a number of metaphors and rich imagery to convey the depth of the singer’s feelings. For example, they describe their partner as “the sunshine in my life”, and “the air that I breathe”. They also reference the impact their partner has had on them, transforming all of their grey skies into blue and making them smile and sing.


On a broader level, the song speaks to the universal need for human connection and companionship. We all need love, support, and affection from others, and the song celebrates this fact. It also speaks to the power of finding that special someone who has a profound impact on our lives, fulfilling our dreams and making everything better.


Line by Line Meaning

You and me have got a special thing
We have something unique and special between us.


A love like ours could never be replaced
Our love is irreplaceable and one of a kind.


And all this time I've only been with you
I have only been with you all this time.


'Cause you have made all my dreams come true
Because you have made all my dreams come true.


You are the only love I know
You are the only love I know and need.


And I'll never let you go
I will never let you go.


You are the sunshine in my life
You bring light and happiness to my life.


And one day you'll be my wife
And one day you will be my wife.


And all my friends wish they could be in love
All of my friends wish they could experience love like ours.


With someone just like me
With someone who is perfect for them, just like you are for me.


A love that's sent from up above
Our love feels like it was sent from a higher power.


'Cause everybody needs somebody to love
Because everyone needs love in their life.


'Cause everybody wants somebody to hug
Because everyone wants the comfort of a warm embrace.


'Cause everybody needs somebody to kiss
Because everyone needs the intimacy of a loving kiss.


Someone just like you who's heaven sent
Someone like you who feels divinely sent.


Every guy should have a girl like you
Every guy deserves to have someone as wonderful as you in their life.


Someone so sweet that there's nothing
Someone who is so sweet that they will do anything


She won't do to make you smile
to make you happy and bring a smile to your face.


And brighten up your day
And make your day much brighter.


Like call you up just to see if your okay
such as calling just to check up and see how you are doing.


And every day when I see you turn
Every day when I see you, it turns my world upside down.


All my gray sky blue
Making my dark, gray life turn vibrant and happy.


You make me smile you make me sing
You bring so much joy that I can't help but smile and sing.


You make me do those crazy things
You make me feel so alive that I do things that seem insane.


And baby you're the air that I breathe
You are a crucial part of my life, just like air is crucial for my survival.


And I'd die girl if you leave
I cannot imagine life without you, if you ever left me, that would mean my end too.


'Cause baby girl it'd be so cool if everybody
It would be amazing if everyone could experience the love that we share.


Had someone like you
If everyone had someone as amazing as you in their life.


Someone like you ho baby
Someone as wonderful as you, oh baby.


Someone like you yeah yeah
Someone as amazing as you, yeah yeah.


Someone like you ho baby
Someone like you, oh baby!


Someone like you yea yea
Someone like you, yeah yeah!


'Cause everybody needs somebody to love
Because everyone needs love in their life.


'Cause everybody wants somebody to hug
Because everyone wants the comfort of a warm embrace.


'Cause everybody needs somebody to kiss
Because everyone needs the intimacy of a loving kiss.


Someone just like you who's heaven sent
Someone like you who feels divinely sent.


Everybody everybody needs somebody needs somebody
Everybody needs someone to love and someone to be loved by.


Everybody everybody needs somebody
Everyone needs someone to lean on and be with.


Someone just like you who's heaven sent
Someone like you who feels divinely sent.




Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: Gordon Sumner

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@victorponce4984

I was born on 1980 in Mexico City my dad brought me to the US when I was 9 but when I was in high school I started to listen to this rolas and never stopped. I would of loved to be there in that time. Im 40 now and there's times that when I'm down I put this rolas and just makes me feel better. I wish I could read all the stories. Be safe out there 🙏. ✌

@SavageKingBird

Me too

@roccotracanna163

I'm 78 and still Love those Oldies. A lot of Memories.

@garywilloughby6893

We too I'm now 79...I miss the drive in movies and the drive in hamburger restaurants (joints)

@edgardovilla199

Cruise around in my 1968 Impala listening to these OLDIES. BROWN AND PROUD!

@debbiejackson3394

That my birthday 1968

@gettovelleros.g.v4262

That's a 63 homie

@oscaralfonsonunez9634

@@debbiejackson3394 1xeP

@raiderscorpio5629

@@gettovelleros.g.v4262 he said HIS 68 impala , chill homie lol

@cabanaselencantovalledebra9735

Qué guapo!! ❤️

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