“Somebody to Love” is a song performed by Canadian recording artist Justin Bieber. The song served as the second single from his album, My World 2.0.
Composition and lyrical interpretation[]
The keyboard chords of Far East Movement's “Rocketeer” have been interpreted as having a resemblance to the ones in Justin Bieber's song. Both tracks were produced by The Stereotypes, with “Rocketeer” being the first.[1]
Track listing[]
- European Promo CD
- "Somebody to Love" – 3:40
- "Somebody to Love (Remix)" (featuring Usher) – 3:43
- UK Digital Download Single
- "Somebody To Love" – 3:40
- "Where Are You Now" – 4:27
Audio[]
Performances[]
| Date | Event | City | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 14, 2010 | Channel 933's Summer Kick Off Concert 2010 | San Diego | |
| May 15, 2010 | 2010 Wango Tango | Los Angeles | |
| May 20, 2010 | h3 | Frankfurt | Acoustic |
| 1Live Acoustic Set | Cologne | Acoustic | |
| May 21, 2010 | Radio NRW | Oberhausen | Acoustic (reggae) |
| VIVA Comet Awards 2010 | |||
| May 22, 2010 | Radio 1's Big Weekend | Bangor | |
| June 4, 2010 | The Today Show | New York City | |
| Macy's 4th of July Firework Show | |||
| June 5, 2010 | Fearless Tour opening | Foxborough | |
| June 6, 2010 | Summertime Ball 2010 | London | |
| June 12, 2010 | Justin Bieber at Atlantis | Bahamas | |
| June 20, 2010 | MuchMusic Video Awards 2010 | Toronto | |
| September 12, 2010 | MTV Video Music Awards 2010 | Los Angeles | Acoustic |
| November 2, 2010 | Golden Ticket Concert | Phoenix | Acoustic (reggae) |
| November 28, 2010 | The X Factor | London | Playback |
| November 30, 2010 | Showcase NRJ & Universal Mobile | Paris | Playback |
| December 8, 2010 | Susquehanna Bank Center | Camden | Playback |
| December 10, 2010 | Madison Square Garden | New York City | Playback |
| December 11, 2010 | B96 Jingle Bash | Chicago | Playback |
| June 11, 2011 | Benefit concert for College Track | Saratoga |
| Date | Event | City | |
|---|---|---|---|
| December 21, 2011 | Home for the Holidays | Toronto | Acoustic (reggae) |
| Tour | Date | Performances |
|---|---|---|
| My World Tour | 2010-2011 (All dates) | 130 |
Lyrics[]
[Intro: Justin Bieber & Usher]
Gotta, gotta keep you
G-g-got got
Gotta, gotta keep you closer, it feels so right
Oh (Oh, oh, oh)
Ohoh
[Verse 1]
For you, I’d write a symphony
I’d tell the violin, it’s time to sink or swim
Watch ‘em play for you
For you I’d be, whoa oh, running a thousand miles
Just get you where you are, step to the beat of my heart
[Pre-Chorus]
I don’t need a whole lot but for you I admit I
I’d rather give you the world or we can share mine
I know I won’t be the first one giving you all this attention
But baby listen
[Chorus]
I just need somebody to love
I-I don’t need too much, just somebody to love
Somebody to love, I don’t need nothing else
I promise girl I swear, I just need somebody to love
I need somebody, I-I need somebody
I need somebody, I-I need somebody
[Verse 2]
Every day I bring the sun around
I sweep away the clouds, smile for me, smile for me
I would take every second, every single time
Spend it like my last dime, step to the beat of my heart
[Pre-Chorus]
I don’t need a whole lot but for you I admit I
I’d rather give you the world or we can share mine
I know I won’t be the first one giving you all this attention
But baby listen
[Chorus]
I just need somebody to love, oh no no no no no no
I-I don’t need too much, just somebody to love
Somebody to love, oh whoa, I don’t need nothing else
I promise girl I swear, I just need somebody to love
I need somebody, I-I need somebody
I need somebody, I-I need somebody, somebody to love
I need somebody, I-I need somebody
I need somebody, I-I need somebody, I just need somebody to love
[Bridge]
And you can have it all, anything you want
I can bring, give you the finer things, yeah
But what I really want, I can’t find ‘cause money can’t find me
Somebody to love, oh whoa
Find me somebody to love, ohoh, whoa
[Chorus]
I need somebody to love, yeah
I-I don’t need too much, just somebody to love
Somebody to love, I don’t need nothing else
I promise girl I swear, I just need somebody to love
I need somebody, I-I need somebody
I need somebody, I-I need somebody, somebody to love
I need somebody, I-I need somebody
I need somebody I swear, I-I need somebody, I just need somebody to love
[Outro: Justin Bieber & Usher]
I need somebody, I need somebody
I need somebody, I-I need somebody
Tell my friend right now
I need somebody to love, I need somebody
Like I need somebody, I-I need somebody
Is she out there? Is she out there?
Is she out there?
Tell my friend right now but I
Is she out there?
Like I just need somebody to love
Credits[]
Credits adapted from Tidal.[2]
- Producer: Stereotypes
- Composer: Heather Bright / J. Reeves / J. Yip / Justin Bieber / Ray Romulus
- Lyricist: Heather Bright / J. Reeves / J. Yip / Justin Bieber / Ray Romulus
- Assistant Mixer: Giancarlo Lino
- Associated Performer: Usher
- Asst. Recording Engineer: Travis Harrington
- Background Vocalist: Usher
- Engineer: Pat Thrall
- Mixer: Jaycen Joshua
- Recording Engineer: Kuk Harrell / Stereotypes
- Studio Personnel: Giancarlo Lino / Jaycen Joshua / Kuk Harrell / Pat Thrall / Stereotypes / Travis Harrington
References[]
- ↑ "@itsjessthompson much love. it was produced by @stereotypestv n they produced both songs.. rocketeer first ;)". Twitter. December 14, 2010.
- ↑ Bieber, Justin. "Credits / My World 2.0 / Justin Bieber – TIDAL". Tidal.
