Use Somebody
University of Rochester YellowJackets Lyrics


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I've been roaming around
Always looking down at all I see
Painted faces, fill the places I cant reach

You know that I could use somebody
You know that I could use somebody

Someone like you, And all you know, And how you speak
Countless lovers under cover of the street

You know that I could use somebody
You know that I could use somebody
Someone like you

Off in the night, while you live it up, I'm off to sleep
Waging wars to shape the poet and the beat
I hope it's gonna make you notice
I hope it's gonna make you notice

Someone like me
Someone like me
Someone like me, somebody

Someone like you, somebody
Someone like you, somebody
Someone like you, somebody





I've been roaming around,
Always looking down at all I see

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of "Use Somebody" by University Of Rochester Yellowjackets, a cover of the original song by Kings of Leon, expresses the longing for companionship and connection. The first stanza portrays the loneliness and disconnection with the world. The line "Always looking down at all I see" denotes the character's inability to connect with people at face value. The painted faces in the second line symbolize the superficiality of the world and its people. The third line is a metaphor that says an unreachable void exists in their life that they cannot fill. The pre-chorus and the chorus, "You know that I could use somebody, Someone like you," is an admission of the character's loneliness and craving for connection, and possibly love. The use of the word "you" suggests that the character has someone specific in mind that they desire to connect with.


The second stanza portrays the character's introspection and self-doubt, feeling like they are missing out on life while others are living it up. The line "Waging wars to shape the poet and the beat" symbolizes their inner struggle to find themselves and make sense of the world through their art, writing or music. The character hopes that their efforts of self-discovery will make someone notice them, that someone can relate to them. The repetition of "Someone like me, Somebody" emphasizes the desire to find someone who shares their struggles, fears and loneliness.


Line by Line Meaning

I've been roaming around
I've been wandering aimlessly without any clear direction or purpose


Always looking down at all I see
I tend to keep my head down and avoid looking up, missing out on experiencing the world around me


Painted faces, fill the places I cant reach
I see a lot of superficiality and artificiality in the people and places around me, and it's hard for me to connect with them


You know that I could use somebody
I feel alone and lost, and I'm hoping to find someone to fill that void in my life


Someone like you, And all you know, And how you speak
I'm looking for someone who is knowledgeable, articulate, and can engage me in meaningful conversation


Countless lovers under cover of the street
I see many people engaging in casual and fleeting relationships, but I'm looking for something deeper and more meaningful


Off in the night, while you live it up, I'm off to sleep
While others are out having fun and enjoying life, I'm often alone at night and struggle to find peace and rest


Waging wars to shape the poet and the beat
I'm constantly struggling to find my voice and express myself through my art and creativity


I hope it's gonna make you notice
I'm seeking recognition and validation from others for my talents and efforts


Someone like me
I'm hoping that someone will see the value in me and accept me for who I am


Someone like you, somebody
I'm searching for someone who complements and completes me


Someone like you, somebody
I believe that you are the missing piece in my life


Someone like you, somebody
I'm hoping that I can find someone like you to share my life with




Writer(s): Matthew Followill, Anthony Caleb Followill, Jared Followill, Ivan Nathan Followill

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