Everybody Needs Somebody To Love
Wilson Pickett Lyrics
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I'm glad to be in your wonderful city
And I got a little message for you that a frend of mine told me a a few months back
I'm talking about brother Solomon Burke, y'all know him don't you?
These are the words he told me, children
Everybody needs somebody
Everybody needs somebody to love
Sugar to kiss
Sweetheart to miss
And I need (you, you, you)
And I need (you, you, you)
In the morning, when the sun comes down, ain't nobody else around
Oh, sometimes I feel, I feel a little sad inside
My baby mistreats me, I never-never have a place to hide
And I need (you, you, you)
Someone to see me through
Someone to hold my hand
Try to make me understand, hey
Ow, told you, told you, told you about you understand
Don't you know I need you, I need you in the morning, ow
I need you, oh, hey
Told you, you know I need you
Aah, let me hear you say yes
Let me hear you say yes (I need you)
(I need you) yeah, yeah
(I need you) oh, you know I need you
(I need you) you know I need you
(I need you) sweet little thing
(I need you) hold my hand
(I need you) when the sun is going down
(I need you) baby, baby, oh yeah
(I need you) oh, ah
(I need you) oh, so much is happenin', I need you
(I need you) oh, so much is happenin', I need you
The song "Everybody Needs Somebody to Love" by Wilson Pickett is a soulful plea for love and companionship that is relatable to people of all ages and backgrounds. The song opens with Pickett expressing his gratitude to be in the audience's city before introducing the message his friend Solomon Burke told him. The lyrics then delve into the universal need to have someone to love, someone to hold, and someone to miss. Pickett's lyrics highlight the importance of having a significant other or companion, who can make life's journey worthwhile. The song's refrain "I need you," expresses the singer's desire for love, and how it is an essential ingredient to his happiness.
The lyrics also acknowledge that even the most robust people need someone to lean on. The lines "sometimes I feel, I feel a little sad inside/ my baby mistreats me, I never-never have a place to hide," speak to the singer's vulnerability and how he needs someone to help him through the tough times. The song's upbeat tempo and soulful singing style invite the listener to tap their feet and sing along to the catchy refrain. Overall, "Everybody Needs Somebody to Love" is a timeless classic that captures the universal need for love and companionship.
Line by Line Meaning
I'm so glad to be here tonight
I'm filled with joy for being here tonight.
I'm glad to be in your wonderful city
I'm happy to be in this fantastic city of yours.
And I got a little message for you that a friend of mine told me a few months back I'm talking about brother Solomon Burke, y'all know him don't you? These are the words he told me, children
A few months ago, my friend Solomon Burke informed me with a message, which I have come to share with all of you here today.
Everybody needs somebody
Every single person requires somebody in their lives.
Everybody needs somebody to love
All people require someone to love in their life.
Someone to love
Some person who loves you back.
Sugar to kiss
A sweet person to share kisses with.
Sweetheart to miss
A special person that you miss whenever they're not around.
And I need (you, you, you)
I'm in need of you, my dear.
In the morning, when the sun comes down, ain't nobody else around
Early in the morning when there's no one else around in the serene setting of the sun.
Oh, sometimes I feel, I feel a little sad inside
At times, I feel a bit sorrowful within myself.
My baby mistreats me, I never-never have a place to hide
My lover mistreats me, and I find nowhere to take cover from the pain.
Someone to see me through
I require someone to help me with my struggles.
Someone to hold my hand
I require someone to hold my hand through trying times.
Try to make me understand, hey
Help me comprehend my struggles, hey!
Don't you know I need you, I need you in the morning, ow I need you, oh, hey
You should know that I'm in need of you, especially in the morning, ow! I require your company, oh! Hey!
Aah, let me hear you say yes Let me hear you say yes (I need you) (I need you) yeah, yeah
Just say yes, please. Let me hear it from you, let me hear it from you (that you're here for me). Yeah, yeah.
(I need you) oh, you know I need you (I need you) you know I need you (I need you) sweet little thing (I need you) hold my hand (I need you) when the sun is going down (I need you) baby, baby, oh yeah (I need you) oh, ah (I need you) oh, so much is happening', I need you (I need you) oh, so much is happenin', I need you
I need you, you know it; you know I need you. Sweet, lovely thing, I need you to hold my hand, especially with the sun setting down. Oh, baby, please, I require your presence. Oh, ah, I need you at this time when so much is happening around me. I need you, yeah, so much is happening around me.
Lyrics © Downtown Music Publishing, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Jerry Wexler, Solomon V, Sr Burke, Bert Berns
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ozgood948
How could ANYONE not love this man's music? His passing was a national loss.
Captain Keyboard
@Kyle Lewis Oh, no!! Anyway, this world will not last forever. Thank you for taking your time out to tap or type to me.
Kyle Lewis
@Captain Keyboard Yeah in the 2000's
Captain Keyboard
Did Wilson Pickett die??
verbaud
Wilson Pickett true cornbread soul voice. Never cleaned it up for the cross-over sound of Motown. One of the GREAT voices!
C-Man Cleveland
I mean if you check out the Temptations best lead vocalist, David Ruffin, and even Dennis Evans same/same... I don't think they had to smooth their voices for motown. That being said, this is one of my favorite vocalists of all time. BUT... Come on man, don't diss Motown for southern fried Wilson Pickett. I mean... Otis voice was smooth at times and "cornbread" as you put it when he had too. So...... Just saying.
poopsie kins
yes! this is a man and HIS OWN music, straght from his heart and soul.
SACTICAL BAG
Just sick , very few Singers had what WILSON PICKETT had ... Singing capability , screams , that million dollar smile and Charisma .
Captain Keyboard
What else would you want! The soul music was better than most of the disco music, and the disco music was better the rap and hip-hop music. I cannot become well-adjusted to the new stuff just because they are there.
James Carrington
Yeeeessss!!