Somebody – English Lyrics

• By: Bryan Adams

Lyrics & Translation

Dive into the timeless rock sound of Bryan Adams' "Somebody" and discover how this classic song beautifully captures the universal human desire for connection. Through its straightforward yet powerful lyrics, you can explore common English phrases related to relationships and emotional needs. The song's clear vocals and memorable chorus make it an excellent choice for English language learners to practice listening comprehension and expand their vocabulary in a relatable and engaging context. Let the relatable message and catchy melody guide you through a genuine expression of human longing in English.

[English]

I been lookin' for someone

Between the fire and the flame

We're all lookin' for somethin'

To ease the pain

...

Now who can you turn to

When it's all black 'n' white

And the winners are losers

You see it every night

...

I need somebody

Somebody like you

Everybody needs somebody

I need somebody

Hey, what about you?

Everybody needs somebody

...

When you're out on the front line

And you're watchin' them fall

Doesn't take long to realize

It ain't worth fightin' for

...

I thought I saw the Madonna

When you walked in the room

Oh, your eyes were like diamonds

And they cut right through, oh they cut right through

I need somebody

Somebody like you

Everybody needs somebody, oh yeah

I need somebody

Hey, what about you?

We all need somebody

...

Another night, another lesson learned

It's the distance that keeps us sane

But when the silence leads to sorrow

We do it all again, all again, yeah!

I need somebody

Somebody like you

Everybody needs somebody, oh yeah

I need somebody

Hey, what about you?

Everybody needs somebody

I need somebody

Somebody like you

Everybody needs somebody, I need somebody

I need somebody

Yeah, what about you?

We all needs somebody

I need somebody

Everybody needs somebody

I need somebody

Everybody needs somebody

...

Key Vocabulary

Vocabulary	Meanings
need /niːd/ A1	verb - to require something because it is essential or very important
somebody /ˈsʌm.bɒdi/ A1	noun - a person of importance or interest
lookin' /ˈlʊkɪn/ A1	verb - to direct one's gaze toward someone or something or in its direction
ease /iːz/ A2	verb - to make something less serious or severe
pain /peɪn/ A1	noun - a strongly unpleasant bodily sensation
turn /tɜːrn/ A1	verb - to move in a circular direction verb - to change direction or position
black /blæk/ A1	adjective - of the color of jet or coal
white /waɪt/ A1	adjective - of the color of fresh snow or milk
winner /ˈwɪnər/ A2	noun - a person or thing that wins
loser /ˈluːzər/ A2	noun - a person or thing that loses
watch /wɒtʃ/ A1	verb - to look at or observe something or somebody
fall /fɔːl/ A1	verb - to move downward, typically rapidly and freely
fight /faɪt/ A1	verb - to take part in a physical conflict
Madonna /məˈdɒnə/ B1	noun - a title given to the Virgin Mary, mother of Jesus
diamond /ˈdaɪəmənd/ A2	noun - a precious stone consisting of a clear and colorless crystalline form of pure carbon
silence /ˈsaɪləns/ A2	noun - a state of quiet or calm
sorrow /ˈsɒroʊ/ B1	noun - a feeling of deep distress caused by loss, disappointment, or other misfortune
distance /ˈdɪstəns/ A2	noun - the amount of space between two places
sane /seɪn/ B2	adjective - mentally healthy; free from mental disorder

Key Grammar Structures

• I been lookin' for someone

  ➔ Present Perfect Progressive

  ➔ The phrase 'I been lookin'' uses the present perfect progressive to indicate an action that started in the past and continues to the present.

• We're all lookin' for somethin'

  ➔ Present Continuous

  ➔ The phrase 'We're all lookin'' uses the present continuous to describe an action happening now.

• Now who can you turn to

  ➔ Present Simple in Questions

  ➔ The phrase 'who can you turn to' uses the present simple in a question to ask about a general ability or situation.

• It ain't worth fightin' for

  ➔ Contraction with 'ain't'

  ➔ The phrase 'It ain't' is a contraction of 'It is not', commonly used in informal speech.

• I need somebody

  ➔ Present Simple

  ➔ The phrase 'I need somebody' uses the present simple to express a current need or general truth.

• Everybody needs somebody

  ➔ Present Simple with 'Everybody'

  ➔ The phrase 'Everybody needs somebody' uses the present simple with 'Everybody' to express a general truth.

• It's the distance that keeps us sane

  ➔ Present Simple with 'It's'

  ➔ The phrase 'It's the distance' uses the present simple with 'It's' to state a fact or general truth.

• We do it all again, all again, yeah!

  ➔ Present Simple with Emphasis

  ➔ The phrase 'We do it all again' uses the present simple with emphasis to highlight a repeated action.