About the song
Somebody to Love is a song by the British rock band Queen, written by their lead singer Freddie Mercury. It was released in November 1976 as the third single from their fourth studio album, A Day at the Races. The song is a gospel-influenced rock ballad, with a six-part harmony in the chorus. It has been praised for its powerful vocals, catchy melody, and uplifting message.
Freddie Mercury was a British singer, songwriter, and record producer, known for his four-octave vocal range and flamboyant stage persona. He was the lead singer of the rock band Queen from 1970 until his death in 1991. Mercury wrote many of Queen’s biggest hits, including “Bohemian Rhapsody”, “We Will Rock You”, and “We Are the Champions”. He was also a successful solo artist, releasing two studio albums during his lifetime.
Somebody to Love was written by Mercury in 1976. He was inspired by the gospel music he heard while growing up in Zanzibar. The song is about the need for love and connection. It is a plea for someone to love and to provide guidance and support.
The song was recorded at Trident Studios in London in 1976. It was produced by Queen and Roy Thomas Baker. The song features a six-part harmony in the chorus, which was sung by Mercury, Brian May, Roger Taylor, John Deacon, and the studio engineers.
Somebody to Love was released as a single in November 1976. It reached number two on the UK Singles Chart and number seven on the US Billboard Hot 100 chart. The song has been certified Platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA).
Somebody to Love has been covered by many artists, including Elton John, George Michael, and U2. It has also been featured in several films and television shows, including The Wedding Singer, Wayne’s World, and Glee.
Somebody to Love is a classic rock song that has stood the test of time. It is a powerful and uplifting song that continues to inspire and resonate with listeners around the world.
Here are some additional details about the song:
- The song is in the key of E major.
- It has a tempo of 120 beats per minute.
- The song is four minutes and fifty-eight seconds long.
- The guitar solo was played by Brian May.
- The song was used in the 1992 film Wayne’s World.
- It was also used in the 2007 film The Wedding Singer.
- Somebody to Love is one of Queen’s most popular songs.
- It has been covered by many artists, including Elton John, George Michael, and U2.
- The song is a classic rock anthem that continues to inspire and resonate with listeners around the world.
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Lyrics
Can anybody find me somebody to love?
Ooh, each morning I get up I die a little
Can barely stand on my feet
(Take a look at yourself) take a look in the mirror and cry (and cry)
Lord, what you’re doing to me? (Yeah, yeah)
I have spent all my years in believing you
But I just can’t get no relief, Lord
Somebody (somebody), ooh, somebody (somebody)
Can anybody find me somebody to love?
Yeah
I work hard (he works hard) every day of my life
I work ’til I ache my bones
At the end (at the end of the day)
I take home my hard earned pay (goes home)
All on my own (goes home on his own)
I get down (down) on my knees (knees)
And I start to pray (praise the Lord)
‘Til the tears run down from my eyes
Lord, somebody (somebody), ooh, somebody
(Please) can anybody find me somebody to love?
Every day (every day), I try and I try and I try
But everybody wants to put me down
They say I’m going crazy
They say I got a lot of water in my brain
I got no common sense
(He’s got) I got nobody left to believe in
Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah
Ooh, somebody, ooh (somebody)
Anybody find me somebody to love?
(Can anybody find me someone to love)
Got no feel, I got no rhythm
I just keep losing my beat (you just keep losing and losing)
I’m okay, I’m alright (he’s alright, he’s alright)
I ain’t gonna face no defeat (yeah, yeah)
I just gotta get out of this prison cell
(One day) someday I’m gonna be free, Lord
Find me somebody to love
Find me somebody to love
Find me somebody to love
Find me somebody to love
Find me somebody to love (find me)
Find me somebody to love (find me, find)
Find me somebody to love
Find me somebody to love, love, love (ooh, find me, find me)
Find me somebody to love (somebody to love)
Find me somebody to love (ooh)
Somebody, somebody, somebody, somebody
Somebody find me
Somebody find me somebody to love
Can anybody find me somebody to love?
(Find me somebody to love)
Ooh
(Find me somebody to love)
Find me somebody, somebody (find me)
Somebody, somebody to love (somebody to love)
Find me, find me, find me, find me, find me
Ooh, somebody to love (find me somebody to love)
Ooh (find me somebody to love)
Find me, find me, find me somebody to love
Anybody, anywhere (find me)
Anybody, find me somebody to love, love, love, love, love (somebody to love)
Find me, find me, find me love