Whenever You Need Somebody
Rick Astley · Ultimate Collection [2008]
I'll bring my love to you
Ive been stood up messed around
And taken for a fool
But next time round
I'm gonna change the rules
And I don't care about the things that people say
It's you I think about each and everyday
It's much too late for you to change your ways
I can't keep holding on expecting you to stay
When you're all alone and if you're feeling down
Call me, and I'll be around
Whenever you need somebody
I'll bring my love to you
You don't have to say you love me
I just wanna be with you
Lost inside your love is where I wanna be
I'm just asking you to spend some time with me
Time and time you say you wanna be free
And you can have some fun that's okay with me
You will never know just how good I feel
The joy inside of me makes me feel so real
When you're all alone and if you're feeling down
Call me, and I'll be around
Whenever you need somebody
I'll bring my love to you
You don't have to say you love me
I just wanna be with you
I'll bring my love to you
I just wanna be with you
(Repeat)
It's much too late for you to change your ways
I can't keep holding on expecting you to stay
When you're all alone and if you're feeling down
I'll be, I'll be around
Whenever you need somebody
I'll bring my love to you
You don't have to say you love me
I just wanna be with you
(Repeat to fade)
Whenever You Need Somebody
Released in 1987, Rick Astley's 'Whenever You Need Somebody' stands as a defining track of the New Wave and Synth-pop era. The song features a distinctive production style characterized by a driving bassline and a prominent synthesizer melody, typical of the genre's sound during the late 1980s. While the single achieved massive commercial success globally, the accompanying music video became an iconic cultural artifact, blending dance-pop energy with a narrative that resonated with audiences of the time. The recording exemplifies the polished yet energetic aesthetic that defined Astley's early career and remains a staple of his discography, often featured in compilations celebrating his work from that period.

