Queen – Somebody To Love

About the song

“Somebody to Love,” released in 1976, is a powerful and soulful track by the legendary British rock band, Queen. Written by Freddie Mercury, this song is a passionate plea for love and connection, exploring themes of loneliness, longing, and the search for meaning in life. It’s a unique blend of rock, gospel, and pop influences, showcasing the band’s versatility and Mercury’s exceptional vocal range. “Somebody to Love” is a testament to Queen’s ability to create music that is both emotionally resonant and musically complex.

The song is characterized by its soaring vocal harmonies, Freddie Mercury’s dynamic and emotive lead vocals, and the band’s powerful and layered instrumentation. The lyrics express a yearning for love and companionship, questioning the nature of faith and the search for someone to lean on. The song’s build in intensity, with its powerful chorus and gospel-inspired harmonies, creates a truly moving and uplifting listening experience. Its heartfelt message, combined with Queen’s signature musical flair, made it an instant classic.

“Somebody to Love” was a significant commercial success, reaching number 2 on the UK charts and number 13 on the Billboard Hot 100 in the US, becoming one of Queen’s most beloved and enduring songs. While the song itself didn’t win any specific music awards, its impact on popular culture and its contribution to the band’s album A Day at the Races is undeniable. It remains a staple in Queen’s live performances and is often cited as a highlight of their catalog.

The enduring appeal of “Somebody to Love” lies in its powerful message, its timeless melody, and Mercury’s unparalleled vocal performance. It’s a song that resonates with anyone who has ever yearned for love and connection. It’s more than just a rock song; it’s a universal expression of the human condition and a testament to Queen’s ability to blend different musical styles into something truly special. “Somebody to Love” remains a cherished classic, a powerful reminder of the band’s versatility and their lasting impact on music.

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Lyrics

Can anybody find me
Somebody to love?

Ooh, each morning I get up I die a little
Can barely stand on my feet
Take a look at yourself in the mirror and cry
Take a look in the mirror and cry
Lord, what you’re doing to me? (Yeah, yeah)
I have spent all my years in believing you
But I just can’t get no relief, Lord

Somebody (Somebody)
Ooh, somebody (Somebody)
Can anybody find me
Somebody to love?
Yeah

I work hard (He works hard) every day of my life
I work ’til I ache my bones
At the end (At the end of the day) I take home (takes home)
My hard-earned pay all on my own
(Goes home, goes home on his own)

I go down (down) on my knees (knees)
And I start to pray (praise the Lord)
‘Til the tears run down from my eyes
Lord, somebody (somebody), somebody (please)
Can anybody find me somebody to love?

(he works hard) everyday (everyday)
I try, and I try, and I try

But everybody wants to put me down
They say I’m going crazy
They say I got a lot of water in my brain
I got no common sense (he’s got)
I got nobody left to believe in
Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah

Oh, Lord
Somebody (somebody), somebody (somebody)
Can anybody find me somebody to love?
(Can anybody find me someone to love)

Got no feel, I got no rhythm
I just keep losing my beat (you just keep losing and losing)
I’m OK, I’m alright (he’s alright, he’s alright)
I ain’t gonna face no defeat (Yeah, yeah)
I just gotta get out of this prison cell
One day (someday) I’m gonna be free, Lord!

(Find me somebody to love)
(Find me somebody to love)
(Find me somebody to love)
(Find me somebody to love)
Find me, find me
(Find me somebody to love)
Find
(Find me somebody to love)
(Find me somebody to love, love, love)
Find me, find me
(Find me somebody to love)
Somebody to love
(Find me somebody to love)
(Somebody, somebody, somebody, somebody)
(Somebody find me, somebody find me somebody to love)

Can anybody find me somebody to love?

(Find me somebody to love)
(Find me somebody to love)
Find me, somebody, somebody
(Find me somebody to love)
Somebody, somebody to love
(Find me somebody to love)
Find me, find me, find me, find me, find me
(Find me somebody to love)
Ooh, somebody to love
(Find me somebody to love)
Find me, find me, find me somebody to love
(Find me somebody to love)
Anybody, anywhere, anybody, find me somebody to love
Love, love, love, love
Find me, find me, find me, yeah