Gotta Be Somebody

Nickelback

About Gotta Be Somebody

"Gotta Be Somebody" is the first official single released from Nickelback's sixth studio album, Dark Horse. Originally, the lead single from the album was set to be "If Today Was Your Last Day" but was changed instead to "Gotta Be Somebody". The song was digitally delivered to all formats on September 29, 2008. "Gotta Be Somebody" has been covered by American country music singer Bucky Covington in 2009, and English pop singer Shayne Ward in 2010. It was used in a video package for the 2008 WWE Tribute to the Troops show.  


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2008
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This time I wonder what it feels like
To find the one in this life
The one we all dream of
But dreams just aren't enough
So I'll be waiting for the real thing
I'll know it by the feeling
The moment when we're meeting
Will play out like a scene straight off the silver screen
So I'll be holdin' my breath
Right up to the end
Until that moment when
I find the one that I'll spend forever with

'Cause nobody wants to be the last one there.
'Cause everyone wants to feel like someone cares.
Someone to love with my life in their hands.
There's gotta be somebody for me like that.
'Cause nobody wants to go it on their own
And everyone wants to know they're not alone.
Somebody else that feels the same somewhere.
There's gotta be somebody for me out there.

Tonight, out on the street out in the moonlight
And damn it this feels too right
It's just like deja vu
Me standin' here with you
So I'll be holdin' my breath
Could this be the end?
Is it that moment when
I find the one that I'll spend forever with?

'Cause nobody wants to be the last one there.
'Cause everyone wants to feel like someone cares.
Someone to love with my life in their hands.
There's gotta be somebody for me like that.
'Cause nobody wants to go it on their own
And everyone wants to know they're not alone.
Somebody else that feels the same somewhere.
There's gotta be somebody for me out there.

You can't give up
When you're lookin' for a diamond in the rough
Because you never know when it shows up
Make sure you're holdin' on
'Cause it could be the one, the one you're waiting on

'Cause nobody wants to be the last one there.
And everyone wants to feel like someone cares.
Someone to love with my life in their hands.
There's gotta be somebody for me.

Oh, nobody wants to go it on their own
And everyone wants to know they're not alone.
Somebody else that feels the same somewhere.
There's gotta be somebody for me out there.

Nobody wants to be the last one there
And everyone wants to feel like someone cares.
Somebody else that feels the same somewhere.
There's gotta be somebody for me out there.

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Nickelback

Nickelback is a Canadian rock band from Hanna, Alberta. Since 1995 the band has included guitarist and lead vocalist Chad Kroeger, guitarist and back-up vocalist Ryan Peake and bassist Mike Kroeger. The band's current drummer and percussionist is Daniel Adair who has been with the band since 2005, replacing drummer Ryan Vikedal who was with the band between 1998–2005. Nickelback's music is classed as hard rock,post-grunge, and alternative rock. Nickelback is one of the most commercially successful Canadian groups, having sold more than 50 million albums worldwide, ranking as the 11th best selling music act of the 2000s, and is the 2nd best selling foreign act in the U.S. behind The Beatles for the 2000s.Billboard ranks them the top Rock group of the decade an… more »

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Written by: CHAD KROEGER, JOEY MOI, RYAN PEAKE, RYAN ANTHONY PEAKE

Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.

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12 facts about this song

Song Release
"Gotta Be Somebody" was released on September 29, 2008, as the first single from the sixth album of Nickelback titled "Dark Horse."
Chart Performance
The song debuted on the Billboard Hot 100 chart at number 10, which was the highest debut of any Nickelback song at that time.
Songwriters
The song was written by four members of the band, Chad Kroeger, Mike Kroeger, Ryan Peake and Joey Moi.
Music Video
The music video of "Gotta Be Somebody" was directed by Nigel Dick, a well-known British music video director.
Album Collaboration
"Dark Horse," the album which features "Gotta Be Somebody," was produced in collaboration with Robert John "Mutt" Lange, who is famous for his work with artists such as AC/DC and Def Leopard.
Song Theme
The song captures the universal desire to find a lifelong partner, with lyrics expressing hope and patience in finding love.
International Success
"Gotta Be Somebody" peaked at number 20 on the UK Singles Chart, showcasing the widespread popularity of Nickelback's music.
Canadian Pride
As evidence of its home country success, the song reached the number 5 position on Billboard’s Canadian Hot 100 chart.
Cover Versions
"Gotta Be Somebody" has been covered by several artists, the most notable being the cover by the English boy band, Busted, which was released in 2019.
Lyrics Translation
The song's lyrics have been translated into more than 10 languages, underlining the universal relatability of its theme.
Certification
The song obtained Platinum certification in the United States by the RIAA, selling over 1 million copies.
Concert Staple
The song has become a staple of Nickelback's live performances, often featuring as part of their setlists in concerts worldwide.

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