Some Body
Robyn Hitchcock · Luminous Groove [2008]
But somebody doesn't want to hear
Somebody says you shouldn't worry
It's a waste of time trying to get out of here
So you cry your life away
Baby, you just cry
Somebody tries too hard
Like a rear wheel spinning in a rut
There's a clock ticking on an empty beach
There's a girl sleeping in an empty hut
You're so full you're coming out your ears
Baby, you're so full
Is there anything left to spare of
Somebody walks around
Blindfolded with his hands tied behind his back
Somebody says it makes no difference if it's in the pink
Or in the red or in the black
So you cry your life away
Baby, you just cry
Some Body
Some Body appears on Robyn Hitchcock's 2008 album Luminous Groove, a record that captures the singer-songwriter's signature blend of whimsical lyricism and psychedelic rock. During this period, Hitchcock continued to refine a sound that balances melancholic introspection with playful, often surreal musical arrangements. The track fits within a broader discography known for its eclectic genre-bending and distinctive vocal delivery. Luminous Groove itself represents a mature phase in his career, following the release of I Wanna Go Backwards the previous year. The song exemplifies Hitchcock's ability to craft intimate narratives set against rich, atmospheric instrumentation, maintaining the artistic consistency that has defined his extensive body of work for decades.