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Artist/Band:
Roberta Flack
Lyrics for Song: To Love Somebody
Lyrics for Album: The First Time Ever I Saw Your Face [1973]
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?
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.
In my brain
I see your face again.
I know my frame of mind.
But you ain't got to be so blind.
And I'm blind, so su very blind.
Cause 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, 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.
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To Love Somebody
Roberta Flack's 1973 recording of 'To Love Somebody' stands as a defining moment in the evolution of soul and R&B, showcasing her signature blend of lush orchestration and intimate vocal delivery. Released on the album 'The First Time Ever I Saw Your Face,' the track exemplifies the smooth, romantic aesthetic that characterized her work during the early 1970s. Flack's emotive performance, characterized by her distinctive falsetto and understated yet powerful delivery, captures the quiet intensity of longing without relying on overt dramatics. The song became a staple of the era's romantic ballad repertoire, influencing countless subsequent artists who sought to emulate its blend of sophistication and raw emotional honesty. Its enduring appeal lies in its ability to convey deep affection through subtle musical cues and a timeless vocal approach that remains relevant across generations. |
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| Album Lyrics: The First Time Ever I Saw Your Face [1973] |
Roberta Flack
"The First Time Ever I Saw Your Face [1973]"
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