Use Somebody
Use Somebody - Kings of Leon Lyrics
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always looking down and all I see
Painted faces fill the places I can't reach
You know that I could use somebody
You know that I could use somebody
Someone like you
Countless lovers
undercover of the street
You know that I could use somebody
You know that I could use somebody
Someone like you
(ooo, ooo)
(ooo, ooo)
(ooo, ooo)
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
Im ready now
I'm ready now
I'm ready now
I'm ready now
Someone like you, somebody
Someone like you, somebody
Someone like you, somebody
I've been roaming around
always looking down and all I see
In the first stanza of Kings of Leon's song Use Somebody, the lyrics seem to describe a sense of loneliness and disconnection from the world around the singer. He's been wandering aimlessly, looking down, and all he sees are painted faces that fill the spaces he can't reach. This could represent a feeling of being on the outside looking in, unable to connect with those around him. However, the following two lines offer a glimmer of hope: "You know that I could use somebody / You know that I could use somebody." Here, the singer is acknowledging that he needs someone to help him break out of this isolation and to connect with on a deeper level.
The second stanza expands on this idea, noting that there are "countless lovers / undercover of the street." This speaks to the idea that there are people all around us who are looking for connections and relationships, even if they are not always obvious or easy to find. The repetition of "you know that I could use somebody" reinforces the idea that we all need other people in our lives to help us navigate the world.
The final stanza seems to echo the sentiment of the first, with the singer once again describing his sense of isolation and longing. However, this time he's expressing a sense of resolve: "I'm ready now / Someone like you, somebody." He's acknowledging that he's prepared to open himself up to the possibility of love and connection, and that he's searching for someone who is like him - someone who is also looking for a deeper connection in a world that can often feel disconnected.
Overall, "Use Somebody" paints a picture of someone who is struggling with feelings of isolation and disconnection, but who is also actively searching for a way to break out of this state and find connection with another person. The repetition of "you know that I could use somebody" throughout the song emphasizes the importance of human connection in our lives.
Line by Line Meaning
I've been roaming around
I've been aimlessly wandering and not making any progress towards finding what I need.
always looking down and all I see
I keep my gaze low and all I can see are discouraging things around me.
Painted faces fill the places I can't reach
I see people pretending to be someone they're not in places that are inaccessible to me.
You know that I could use somebody
I'm aware that I need someone to help me navigate my life.
You know that I could use somebody
I repeat that I need someone's help to emphasize my vulnerability.
Someone like you
I need someone with your personality and qualities.
and all you know and how you speak
I especially need someone who is knowledgeable and articulate.
Countless lovers
Many people are in relationships.
undercover of the street
These relationships exist underneath the surface of everyday life.
You know that I could use somebody
I emphasize again that I need someone's help.
You know that I could use somebody
I repeat that I need someone's help to emphasize my vulnerability.
Someone like you
I need someone with your personality and qualities.
(ooo, ooo)
Vocals only.
(ooo, ooo)
Vocals only.
(ooo, ooo)
Vocals only.
Off in the night while you live it up
While everyone else is happy and socializing, I'm by myself.
I'm off to sleep
I'm going to bed early by myself.
Waging wars to shape the poet and the beat
I'm working hard to create my music, using every bit of my creative energy.
I hope it's gonna make you notice
I want you and the world to pay attention to my music and to me as a person.
I hope it's gonna make you notice
I repeat that I want you and the world to pay attention to me.
Someone like me
I want someone to appreciate me and my talents.
Someone like me
I repeat that I want someone to appreciate me and my talents.
Someone like me, somebody
I'm looking for someone who is like me, someone I can connect with.
I'm ready now
I'm ready to find someone and be vulnerable.
I'm ready now
I repeat that I'm ready to find someone and be vulnerable.
I'm ready now
I repeat that I'm ready to find someone and be vulnerable.
I'm ready now
I repeat that I'm ready to find someone and be vulnerable.
Someone like you, somebody
I'm looking for someone like you, someone I can connect with.
Someone like you, somebody
I repeat that I'm looking for someone like you, someone I can connect with.
Someone like you, somebody
I repeat that I'm looking for someone like you, someone I can connect with.
I've been roaming around
I close the song by reiterating my aimless wandering.
Contributed by Christopher C. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@limits96
Lyrics
[Verse 1]
I've been roaming around, always looking down at all I see
Painted faces fill the places I can't 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
[Chorus]
Someone like you
[Verse 2]
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
[Chorus]
Someone like me
Someone like me
Someone like me
Somebody
[Bridge]
I'm ready now
I'm ready now
I'm ready now
I'm ready now
I'm ready now
I'm ready now
I'm ready now
[Guitar Solo]
[Chorus]
Someone like you
Somebody
Someone like you
Somebody
Someone like you
Somebody
[Outro]
I've been roaming around, always looking down at all I see
@rmendez3
In these lyrics, the singer is conveying a sense of yearning, loneliness, and a desire for connection. The song “Use Somebody” by Kings of Leon expresses a feeling of emptiness and the need for companionship and understanding.
The opening lines “I’ve been roamin’ around, always lookin’ down at all I see” suggest a sense of isolation and detachment from the world around them. The “painted faces” and “places I can’t reach” may symbolize a superficial or distant connection to others.
The repetition of “You know that I could use somebody” and “Someone like you” emphasizes the singer’s longing for someone who can fill the emotional void and provide the connection they crave.
The lines “Off in the night, while you live it up, I’m off to sleep / Wagin’ wars to shape the poet and the beat” suggest a contrast between the singer’s solitude and the more vibrant or active lives of others. The metaphor of “wagin’ wars” may allude to the internal struggles they face while pursuing their creative endeavors.
The repeated refrain “I’m ready now / Someone like you / Somebody” reveals a readiness to welcome a meaningful connection into their life. It’s a plea for someone who understands them and can provide the emotional support they need.
Overall, the song conveys a sense of vulnerability and a longing to be seen, understood, and embraced by someone who can fill the emotional void they’re experiencing. The repetition of “Someone like you” and “Somebody” underscores the deep desire for a genuine and authentic connection with another person.
@juxbeliv
Lyrics
I've been roaming around,
Always looking down and all I see
Painted faces fill the places I can't 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
Undercover 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 shake 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
Go and let it out
Someone like you, somebody
Someone like you, somebody
Someone like you, somebody
I've been roaming around,
Always looking down and all I see
@DemiTay523
Nostalgia is such a trippy thing. You’re looking back likely at a happy time, but all you feel is sadness.
@ebirdz23
Yea its like you look at who you are & who you were & reminisce on memories that fulfill you while still being on your journey it's like you're past present & future align all at once
@j7sportvideo24
@@ebirdz23 yea and it feels so soothing
@AngelOfMusic1195
Right?!?!? Omg, well said
@CaspersSin
Yup
@kweenofthee559
Yesss!!
@-BestRockSongs
I’m leaving my comment here so when someone likes it, I can listen to this masterpiece again.🤩
@jonahgonzales9649
This song is still hands down one of the greatest songs ever written. It not only touches your heart but your youthful soul.
@onesyphorus
real talk
@monkeyliver1986
Agreed