Somebody
Depeche Mode · Some Great Reward
share the rest of my life
share my innermost thoughts
know my intimate details
someone who'll stand by my side
and give me support
and in return
she'll get my support
she will listen to me
when I want to speak
about the world we live in
and life in general
though my views may be wrong
they may even be perverted
she'll hear me out
and won't easily be converted
to my way of thinking
in fact she'll often disagree
but at the end of it all
she will understand me
I want somebody who cares
for me passionately
with every thought
and with every breath
someone who'll help me see things
in a different light
all the things I detest
I will almost like
I don't want to be tied
to anyone's strings
I'm carefully trying to stay clear
out of those things
But when I'm asleep
I want somebody
who will put their arms around me
and kiss me tenderly
though things like this make me sick
in a case like this
I'll get away with it
Somebody - Depeche Mode
Released on the 1987 album Some Great Reward, 'Somebody' stands as a defining track in Depeche Mode's evolution toward synth-pop and new wave. The song features the band's signature blend of atmospheric synthesizers and driving basslines, characteristic of their mid-1980s era. It explores themes of longing and connection, delivered through Martin Gore's distinctive vocal delivery and the band's polished production style. As a staple of their discography, the recording exemplifies the group's ability to craft emotive, radio-friendly anthems that bridged the gap between their earlier new wave roots and the electronic soundscapes they would later pioneer. The track remains a significant part of their catalog, often cited as a key influence on subsequent electronic music movements.