About The Song

“To Love Somebody” is a song written by Barry and Robin Gibb, released by the Bee Gees as the second single from their debut album, “Bee Gees 1st,” in 1967. The track expresses a yearning for a deep connection and features Barry Gibb’s emotional vocals. It reached No. 17 in the United States and No. 41 in the United Kingdom. The B-side of the single was “Close Another Door.”

The lyrics convey a desire to share life with a special person, capturing the universal theme of love and longing. With its soulful melody and poignant lyrics, “To Love Somebody” has become one of the Bee Gees’ signature songs. The song has been performed live on various occasions, showcasing its enduring popularity.

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Lyrics

There’s a light
A certain kind of light
That never shone on me
I want my life to be lived with you
Lived with you
There’s a way everybody say
To do each and every little thing
But what does it bring
If I ain’t got you, ain’t got? Hey babe

You don’t know what it’s like, baby
You don’t know what it’s like
To love somebody
To love somebody
The way I love you

In my brain
I see your face again
I know my frame of mind
You ain’t got to be so blind
And I’m blind, so so sorrily blind
I’m a man, can’t you see
What I am
I live and I breathe for you
But what good does it do
If I ain’t got you, ain’t got? Hey babe

You don’t know what it’s like, baby
You don’t know what it’s like
To love somebody
To love somebody
The way I love you

Ooh

You don’t know what it’s like, baby
You don’t know what it’s like
To love somebody
To love somebody
The way I love you

No no no-no no no

You don’t know what it’s like, baby
You don’t know what it’s like
To love somebody
To love somebody
The way I love you