Queen – Somebody To Love

“Somebody to Love” is one of Queen’s most iconic songs, written by the band’s lead vocalist and pianist, Freddie Mercury. It was released as a single in 1976 as part of their album A Day at the Races. The song is often hailed as a powerful and emotional anthem, showcasing Mercury’s incredible vocal range and the band’s signature harmonies.

Key Features of the Song:

1. Vocals and Lyrics: Freddie Mercury’s voice is the centerpiece of the song, capturing both vulnerability and power. The lyrics reflect themes of loneliness, longing, and the desire for a deep connection, which resonated with many listeners. Mercury’s ability to express raw emotion is a highlight, making the song deeply personal for both him and the audience.
2. Musical Composition: “Somebody to Love” blends rock with elements of opera, which became a hallmark of Queen’s style. It features layered vocal harmonies by the entire band—Mercury, guitarist Brian May, bassist John Deacon, and drummer Roger Taylor—which create a rich, choral effect. The song also incorporates piano and guitar solos, adding to its dynamic sound.
3. Chart Performance: “Somebody to Love” was a commercial success, reaching No. 2 on the UK Singles Chart and No. 13 on the US Billboard Hot 100. It remains one of Queen’s most beloved tracks, frequently appearing on the band’s greatest hits compilations.
4. Legacy: The song is regarded as one of Queen’s finest achievements, not only due to its musical composition but also its emotional depth. It has been widely covered by various artists, and its significance has grown over the years, particularly following Mercury’s death in 1991. It also gained renewed attention in the 2000s due to its prominent feature in the 2004 movie Shaun of the Dead and later in the 2018 biographical film Bohemian Rhapsody, which celebrated Queen’s music and Mercury’s life.

Fun Fact:

The recording of “Somebody to Love” was an immense challenge, especially for Mercury, who performed multiple vocal tracks to create the iconic harmonies. This effort resulted in one of the most complex vocal arrangements in rock music at the time.

Overall, “Somebody to Love” is a timeless Queen classic, combining emotional depth with musical sophistication, and continues to be an anthem for those seeking connection and understanding.

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 in the mirror and cry
Take a look in the mirror 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 (takes home)
My hard-earned pay all on my own
(Goes home, goes home on his own)

I go 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), somebody (please)
Can anybody find me somebody to love?

(he works hard) everyday (everyday)
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

Oh, Lord
Somebody (somebody), somebody (somebody)
Can 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 OK, 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, find me
(Find me somebody to love)
Find
(Find me somebody to love)
(Find me somebody to love, love, love)
Find me, find me
(Find me somebody to love)
Somebody to love
(Find me somebody to love)
(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)
(Find me somebody to love)
Find me, somebody, somebody
(Find me somebody to love)
Somebody, somebody to love
(Find me somebody to love)
Find me, find me, find me, find me, find me
(Find me somebody to love)
Ooh, somebody to love
(Find me somebody to love)
Find me, find me, find me somebody to love
(Find me somebody to love)
Anybody, anywhere, anybody, find me somebody to love
Love, love, love, love
Find me, find me, find me, yeah