Love Somebody

Maroon 5

About Love Somebody

"Love Somebody" is a song recorded by American pop band Maroon 5. It was released on May 14, 2013, as the fourth and final single from their fourth studio album Overexposed (2012). The song was written by Adam Levine, Nathaniel Motte, Ryan Tedder and Noel Zancanella; the latter two are also the producers. "Love Somebody" is a dance-pop song that lyrically equates love and physical intimacy and explores "salvation on the dance floor". Upon release, the song was a respectable success on the charts and became the fourth top ten hit from the album on the Billboard Hot 100. Despite its success, the single received mixed reviews from music critics who praised its composition, linking it to the works by Coldplay, but criticized its production and Levine's vocals. Following the release of the album, due to strong digital downloads, the song peaked at number nine on the singles chart in South Korea. 


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I know your insides are feeling so hollow
And it's a hard pill for you to swallow, yeah
But if I fall for you, I'll never recover
If I fall for you, I'll never be the same

I really wanna love somebody
I really wanna dance the night away
I know we're only half way there
But you can take me all the way, if you take me all the way
I really wanna touch somebody
I think about you every single day
I know we're only half way there
But you can take me all the way, you can take me all the way

You're such a hard act for me to follow
Love me today don't leave me tomorrow, yeah
But if I fall for you, I'll never recover
If I fall for you, I'll never be the same

I really wanna love somebody
I really wanna dance the night away
I know we're only half way there
But take me all the way, if you can take me all the way
I really wanna touch somebody
I think about you every single day
I know we're only half way there
But you can take me all the way, if you can take me all the way

Oh, oh, oh, oh oh oh
Oh, oh, oh, oh oh oh

I don't know where to start, I'm just a little lost
I wanna feel like we're never gonna ever stop
I don't know what to do, I'm right in front of you
Asking you to stay, you should stay, stay with me tonight, yeah

I really wanna love somebody
I really wanna dance the night away
I know we're only half way there
But take me all the way, if you can take me all the way
I really wanna touch somebody
I think about you every single day
I know we're only half way there
But take me all the way, if you can take me all the way

Oh, oh, oh, oh oh oh
Oh, oh, oh, oh oh oh

Take me all the way, if you take me all the way yeah

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Maroon 5

Maroon 5 is an American pop rock band from Los Angeles, California. While they were in high school, lead vocalist and guitarist Adam Levine, keyboardist Jesse Carmichael, bass guitarist Mickey Madden, and drummer Ryan Dusick formed a garage band called Kara's Flowers and released one album in 1997. After a brief period they re-formed with guitarist James Valentine, and pursued a new, more pop-oriented direction as Maroon 5. In 2002 they released their debut album Songs About Jane, which contained four hit singles: "Harder to Breathe", "This Love", "She Will Be Loved" and "Sunday Morning"; it also enjoyed major chart success, going gold, platinum, and triple platinum in many countries around the world. more »

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Written by: NATHANIEL MOTTE, RYAN TEDDER, ADAM LEVINE, NOEL ZANCANELLA

Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Downtown Music Publishing

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10 facts about this song

Release Details
"Love Somebody" was officially released as the fourth single from the band’s fourth studio album "Overexposed" on May 14, 2013.
Chart Performance
Despite the band’s foray into more mainstream pop, the song managed to chart in numerous countries including a respectable #10 on Billboard’s Hot 100 in the US.
Song Theme
"Love Somebody" is a sweet and mournful love song about longing for someone who's already moved on.
Music Video
The music video for "Love Somebody," directed by Rich Lee, uses the innovative technique of "negative space" to create remarkable visual effects. Band members appear and disappear in a white, paint-like substance, mirroring the lyrical theme of love’s transience.
Production
Ryan Tedder, Noah Passovoy, and Adam Levine were the producers of the track.
Songwriters
In addition to Maroon 5's lead vocalist Adam Levine, the other songwriters for "Love Somebody" are Ryan Tedder, Noel Zancanella, and Nathaniel Motte.
Popularity on YouTube
The official music video on YouTube has garnered over 200 million views since its launch, suggesting the song's continued popularity.
Recording
The song was recorded in Conway Recording Studios, Los Angeles, California.
Reception
When reviews of their album "Overexposed" were mixed, "Love Somebody" was highlighted as one of the stronger, more appealing tracks.
Styles and Techniques
"Love Somebody" is a pop tune driven by synthesizers and drum machines. The unique use of Auto-Tune as a creative tool is a key feature in the song.

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