Somebody Else

The 1975

About Somebody Else

"Somebody Else" is a song by English rock band The 1975 from their second studio album, I Like It When You Sleep, for You Are So Beautiful yet So Unaware of It (2016). It was released as a single on 15 February 2016. Reaching a peak of number five in the US on the Alternative Songs chart, it is the band's highest-peaking single on that chart to date. It also reached number 55 in the UK and number 34 in Australia. NME named it the second best song of 2016. Pitchfork listed the song on their ranking of the 100 best songs of 2016 at number 74. The song also appears on the soundtrack to the 2016 film The Edge of Seventeen. 


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So I heard you found somebody else
And at first I thought it was a lie
I took all my things that make sounds
The rest I can do without

I don't want your body
But I hate to think about you with somebody else
Our love has gone cold
You're intertwining your soul with somebody else

I'm looking through you while you're looking through your phone
And then leaving with somebody else
No, I don't want your body
But I'm picturing your body with somebody else

Come on baby
This ain't the last time that I'll see your face
Come on baby
You said you'd find someone to take my place

I just don't believe that you have got it in you 'cause
We are just gonna keep 'doin' it' and everytime
I start to believe in anything you're saying
I'm reminded that I should be getting over it

I don't want your body
But I hate to think about you with somebody else
Our love has gone cold
You're intertwining your soul with somebody else

I'm looking through you while you're looking through your phone
And then leaving with somebody else
No, I don't want your body
But I'm picturing your body with somebody else

I don't want your body, I don't want your body
I don't want your body, I don't want your body
I don't want your body, I don't want your body

Get someone you love?
Get someone you need?
F*ck that, get money
I can't give you my soul 'cause we're never alone
Get someone you love?
Get someone you need?
F*ck that, get money
I can't give you my soul 'cause we're never alone
Get someone you love?
Get someone you need?
F*ck that, get money
I can't give you my soul 'cause we're never alone
Get someone you love?
Get someone you need?
F*ck that, get money
I can't give you my soul 'cause we're never alone

I don't want your body
But I hate to think about you with somebody else
Our love has gone cold
You're intertwining your soul with somebody else

I'm looking through you while you're looking through your phone
And then leaving with somebody else
No, I don't want your body
But I'm picturing your body with somebody else

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The 1975

The 1975 are an English pop rock band originating from Manchester. The band consists of lead vocalist and rhythm guitarist Matthew "Matty" Healy, lead guitarist Adam Hann, bassist Ross MacDonald, and drummer George Daniel.The band's origins trace to them attending Wilmslow High School in Cheshire and playing together as teenagers in 2002. Gigs organised by a council worker led the band to formally sign as the 1975. Their choice of name was inspired by a Jack Kerouac beat poetry book. They eventually signed a record deal after their success with Dirty Hit and Polydor Records. Following the release of four EPs, their self-titled debut album was released on 2 September 2013, topping the UK Albums Chart on 8 September 2013. Their second album I Like It When You S… more »

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Written by: George Bedford Daniel, Matthew Timothy Healy, Ross Stewart MacDonald, Adam Brian Thomas Hann

Lyrics © Downtown Music Publishing

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10 facts about this song

Band Formation
"The 1975" is an English pop-rock band from Manchester, initially formed by Matthew Healy, Adam Hann, Ross MacDonald, and George Daniel in 2002 when they were teenagers.
Song Release
"Somebody Else" was released as a single on February 15, 2016. It is part of their second album titled "I Like It When You Sleep, for You Are So Beautiful Yet So Unaware of It".
Song Popularity
The song received widespread critical acclaim upon its release. It quickly became one of the band's most popular songs, having over 450 million streams on Spotify as of 2021.
Genre
"Somebody Else" is widely considered as synth-pop and indie rock. It features a groovy, electronic beat with shimmering synths and a subtle, pulsating rhythm.
Song Lyrics
The song's lyrics broadly speak about the complexities and heartbreak of seeing an ex-partner move on with someone else. This emotional topic resonated with a lot of fans, making the song very relatable.
Music Video
The music video for "Somebody Else" was released in July 2016 and has received more than 61 million views as of November 2021. It features a surreal, complex narrative that complements the song's theme of emotional turmoil.
Awards
In 2017, the song won "Best Song Musically and Lyrically" at the Ivor Novello Awards, a British award ceremony honoring songwriting and composing.
Critical Reception
Critics praised the song for its raw and honest lyrics, as well as its atmospheric, electronic production. Many consider it one of the highlights of the band's discography.
Live Performances
"Somebody Else" has become a staple of The 1975's live performances. It's known for its exciting light show and passionate fan sing-alongs.
Cover Versions
The song has been covered by several artists, such as Lorde and Charlie Puth, displaying its wide influence and acceptance in the music industry.

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