This song seemingly tackles the methods of deception those who manipulate others use to get victims to follow their demands, as well as diverting attention away from important issues. They'll also use it as a means to convince people to hate or kill others by pretending acts of terrorism were committed by the enemy when the acts themselves were done by the masters of control to promote discrimination and hate. It also reinforces the idea that these manipulative forces operate in various locations, infiltrating everyday life without detection, and propagate any and everywhere.
In general, it highlights the danger of hidden agendas, manipulation, and distraction, serving as a critique of those who exploit chaos and confusion to control and gain power, depicting a cautionary tale against falling into their traps. It encourages us to question the narratives presented to us and remain vigilant against manipulation in various parts of society.
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?
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, so 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? Baby
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, oh 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
You don't know what it's like, baby
You don't know what it's like
To love somebody
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?
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, so 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? Baby
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, oh 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
You don't know what it's like, baby
You don't know what it's like
To love somebody
Lyrics submitted by AbFab, edited by deborah305
To Love Somebody Lyrics as written by Barry Alan Gibb Robin Hugh Gibb
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Royalty Network, Songtrust Ave
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I had no idea Janis Joplin did a version! I'll have to check it out. The bee gee's is definatley my favorite version (I am not a Michael Bolton fan and never will be). This song always made me think of a man pining for a woman that either he can't have or she doesn't notice him. Always made me kind of wish that a guy I really liked was really pining for me, and I didn't know it and somewhow it would turn out that I'd find out and we'd live happily ever after. LOL!
o man i really love this song...he sings with such emotion and feeling Great Song
I agree to pholosop30... It's just a personal song recorded by the best singers in the music story! No one should sing but Bee Gees!!
This song was originally meant to be sung by Otis Redding. Imagine how that song would have been!
Check out the version by James Carr - very soulful
Grossly overused cheap colloquiums!
"You don't know what it's like, baby, to love somebody the way I love you…"
So is he insulting his "baby" by telling (her) that she doesn't know what it's like to love somebody?
Very idiotic.
But good melody. It takes a dumb ear to enjoy it.
You did not understand... He's saying that her don't love him!
@veryken Wow arrogant and condescending much?
@veryken Wow arrogant and condescending much?
You should check out the Flying Burrito Brothers version Gram Parsons singing will break you heart
Saw Barry sing on Later with Jools Holland.
I think he’s saying he loves her so much that no matter how much she loves him back, he loves her more. Great expression of love.
I grew up hating the Bee Gees during their disco period, and later discovered their older music. They may have sucked later in the 70s, but man! could they write some great pop songs before that time.
Grossly overused cheap colloquialisms!
"You don't know what it's like, baby, to love somebody the way I love you…"
So is he insulting his "baby" by telling (her) that she doesn't know what it's like to love somebody?
Very idiotic.
But good melody. It takes a dumb ear to enjoy it.
This song is so good. My favorite version is the Ray Lamontagne and Damien Rice live duet.