Everybody Needs Somebody to Love – English Lyrics

• By: The Blues Brothers

Lyrics & Translation

Dive into the electrifying world of R&B and Soul with The Blues Brothers' "Everybody Needs Somebody to Love"! This iconic song, known for its show-stopping performance in the classic film, offers an energetic and clear message about the universal need for love. Its repetitive and heartfelt lyrics, combined with a dynamic musical arrangement, make it an excellent choice for English language learners to grasp vocabulary, rhythm, and common expressions in a fun and memorable way. Experience the joy and passion of this timeless anthem, and you'll not only enhance your language skills but also gain a deeper appreciation for American music culture.

[English]

We're so glad to see so many of you Iovely people here tonight.

We especially welcome all the representatives...

of Illinois' Iaw enforcement community...

who have chosen to ioin us here in the Palace Hotel Ballroom.

We certainly hope you all enjoy the show.

And remember, people, that no matter who you are...

and what you do to live, thrive and survive,

there's still some things that make us all the same.

You, me, them, everybody.

- Everybody. - # Everybody #

# Needs somebody #

# Everybody #

# Needs somebody to love #

- # Someone to love # - # Someone to love #

- # Sweetheart to miss # - # Sweetheart to miss #

- # Sugar to kiss # - # Sugar to kiss #

[ Jake, Elwood ] # l need you, you, you #

# l need you, you, you #

# l need you, you, you #

- # In the mornin' # - # You, you, you #

- # When my soul's on fire # - # You, you, you #

# Sometimes l feel #

# l feel a little sad inside #

# When my baby mistreats me #

# l never, never, never find a place to hide, l need you #

[ Crowd Cheering ]

# Sometimes l feel l feel a little sad inside #

# When my baby mistreats me l never, never, never find a place to hide #

- # l need you, you, you # - [ Audience ] # You, you, you #

- [ Jake ] # l need you, you, you # - # You, you, you #

- # l need you, you, you # - # You, you, you #

- # l need you, you, you, l need you # - # You, you, you #

- [ Audience ] # You, you, you # - People, when you find that special somebody,

- # l need you, you, you # - you gotta hold that man, hold that woman !

- # l need you, you, you # - Love him, please him, squeeze him, please her !

- # l need you, you, you # - Signify your feelings with every caress...

- # l need you, you, you # - because it's so important to have that special somebody...

- # l need you, you, you # - to hold, to kiss, to miss, to squeeze and please.

- # l need you, you, you # - [ Jake ] # Everybody #

- # l need you, you, you # - # Needs somebody #

- # l need you, you, you # - # Everybody #

- # l need you, you, you l need you, you, you # - # Needs somebody to love #

- # l need you, you, you # - # Someone to love #

- # l need you, you, you l need you, you, you # - # Sweetheart to miss #

- # Sugar to kiss # - # l need you, you, you #

- # l need you, you, you # - # l need you, you, you #

- # l need you, you, you # - # l need you, you, you #

- # l need you, you, you # - [ Audience ] # l need you, you, you #

- # l need you, you, you # - # l need you, you, you #

- # In the mornin' # - # You, you, you #

- # When my soul's on fire # - # You, you, you #

- # When there ain't no one around # - # You, you, you #

- # l need you, you, you # - # You, you, you #

- # l need you, l need you # - # You, you, you #

# Girl, l need you, you, you #

-#Oh,l# - # You, you, you, You, you, you #

- # You, you, you # - # l need you ##

Key Vocabulary

Vocabulary	Meanings
love /lʌv/ A1	noun - an intense feeling of affection verb - to feel deep affection for (someone)
need /niːd/ A1	verb - require (something) because it is essential or very important noun - a thing that is necessary or wanted
somebody /ˈsʌmbɒdi/ A1	noun - an important or famous person
people /ˈpiːpl/ A1	noun - human beings in general or considered collectively
miss /mɪs/ A2	verb - to feel sad about the absence of (someone or something)
sweetheart /ˈswiːthɑːt/ B1	noun - a loved person; darling
sugar /ˈʃʊɡər/ A2	noun - a sweet crystalline substance
kiss /kɪs/ A2	verb - touch or caress with the lips as a sign of love noun - an act of kissing
mornin' /ˈmɔːrnɪŋ/ A1	noun - the period of time between sunrise and noon
soul /soʊl/ B1	noun - the spiritual or immaterial part of a human being
fire /ˈfaɪər/ A1	noun - combustion or burning verb - to ignite or start burning
sad /sæd/ A2	adjective - feeling or showing sorrow; unhappy
baby /ˈbeɪbi/ A1	noun - a very young child
mistreat /ˌmɪsˈtriːt/ B2	verb - to treat (a person or animal) badly, cruelly, or unfairly
hide /haɪd/ A2	verb - put or keep out of sight
special /ˈspeʃəl/ A2	adjective - different from what is usual; better or greater than normal
squeeze /skwiːz/ B1	verb - firmly press (something)
please /pliːz/ A1	verb - cause (someone) to feel happy and satisfied
feelings /ˈfiːlɪŋz/ A2	noun - an emotional state or reaction

Key Grammar Structures

• there's still some things that make us all the same

  ➔ Use of 'there is/there are' to introduce existence or presence

  ➔ 'There is' emphasizes the existence of something in a general sense.

• You, me, them, everybody.

  ➔ Use of pronouns to indicate different persons or groups

  ➔ Pronouns replace nouns and clarify who is involved.

• To live, thrive and survive

  ➔ Use of the infinitive form 'to + verb' to express purpose or intent

  ➔ Infinitives express purpose or intent behind actions.

• I need you, you, you

  ➔ Repetition of the pronoun for emphasis

  ➔ Repetition emphasizes the importance or urgency of the need.

• Signify your feelings with every caress

  ➔ Use of the verb 'signify' + noun phrase to express meaning or convey feelings

  ➔ 'Signify' means to indicate or demonstrate the importance or meaning of something.

• Hold that man, hold that woman

  ➔ Imperative form used for giving commands or instructions

  ➔ Imperative verbs are used to give direct commands or requests.