About The Song
“Somebody to Love” is a rock song originally written by Darby Slick, first recorded by The Great Society before Jefferson Airplane’s rendition. Rolling Stone magazine ranked Jefferson Airplane’s version as the 274th greatest song of all time. The lyrics explore themes of love, longing, and the quest for connection, resonating deeply with listeners even decades after its release.
The song champions loyalty and monogamy, urging listeners to find enduring love that supports them through life’s challenges. The song’s lyrics express disillusionment and longing for love, with lines like “When the truth is found to be lies, and all the joy within you dies”. Jefferson Airplane performed “Somebody to Love” at the Woodstock Music & Art Fair in 1969.
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Lyrics
When the truth is found
To be lies
And all the joy
Within you dies
Don’t you want somebody to love?
Don’t you need somebody to love?
Wouldn’t you love somebody to love?
You better find somebody to love
Love
When the garden flowers
Baby, are dead, yes
And your mind, your mind
Is so full of red
Don’t you want somebody to love?
Don’t you need somebody to love?
Wouldn’t you love somebody to love?
You better find somebody to love
Your eyes, I say your eyes
May look like his
Yeah, but in your head, baby
I’m afraid you don’t know where it is
Don’t you want somebody to love?
Don’t you need somebody to love?
Wouldn’t you love somebody to love?
You better find somebody to love
Tears are running
They’re all running down your breast
And your friends, baby
They treat you like a guest
Don’t you want somebody to love?
Don’t you need somebody to love?
Wouldn’t you love somebody to love?
You better find somebody to love