Somebody
Depeche Mode
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I want somebody to share Share the rest of my life Share my innermost thoughts Know my intimate details Someone who'll stand by my side And give me support And in return She'll get my support She will listen to me When I want to speak About the world we live in And life in general Though my views may be wrong They may even be perverted She'll hear me out And won't easily be converted To my way of thinking In fact she'll often disagree But at the end of it all She will understand me I want somebody who cares For me passionately With every thought and With every breath Someone who'll help me see things In a different light All the things I detest I will almost like I don't want to be tied To anyone's strings I'm carefully trying to steer clear of Those things But when I'm asleep I want somebody Who will put their arms around me And kiss me tenderly Though things like this Make me sick In a case like this I'll get away with it
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Written by: Martin Gore, Wei Zhe Lin
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10 facts about this song
Release Details"Somebody" was released by Depeche Mode in 1984 as part of their album "Some Great Reward."
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Song CompositionThe song is a ballad showcasing singer Martin Gore's softer side. It was unusual for its time due to its nakedly emotional lyrics and minimal musical arrangement.
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Album Success"Some Great Reward", the album in which "Somebody" appears, is considered one of Depeche Mode's pivotal releases, helping to secure their international breakthrough.
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LyricsThe song is lyrically strong with the words expressing a desire for a perfect partner who understands the deepest and most intimate personal feelings.
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Live Performances"Somebody" is a fan favorite and is often performed live by Martin Gore alone on a piano.
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Song BackgroundMartin Gore has said in interviews that “Somebody” is a love song for a yet-to-be discovered lover, and it’s about his anticipation of finding that perfect person.
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Noted Cover VersionScottish-American singer David Sylvian covered "Somebody" for a 1997 Depeche Mode tribute album.
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Recording ProcessThe recording of "Somebody" has a notable eccentricity – the sound of a studio toilet flushing can be heard in the background towards the end of the song, noted as an element of Martin Gore's sense of humor.
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Song ReputationThe song's heartfelt lyrics and Martin Gore's moving performance have made "Somebody" an enduring favorite among Depeche Mode’s fans.
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B-Side Track"Somebody" was released as a double A-side single with "Blasphemous Rumours," a harsh critique of religion, showcasing the band's diverse subject matter within the same release.
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