Have You Ever Loved Somebody

Hollies · Clarke Hicks & Nash Years [2011]

You say that you want me and now that you've got me, you're gone

Think what you're doin' or else you'll regret what you've done

Don't come back tomorrow and say what we did wasn't right

You'll cry on your pillow and find it hard to sleep at night



Have you ever loved somebody?

Don't you know just what it's like?

Hurting someone that you're close to

Have you ever loved all night, all night?



Remember, what happened the last time that you said goodbye

Remember, the saying that once bit and I'll be twice shy

It's no use me crying, there is no denying, it's right

When thinking has ruined the feeling that we had to fight



Have you ever loved somebody?

Don't you know just what it's like?

Hurting someone that you're close to

Have you ever loved all night, all night?



If you hear people talking now

Will you laugh or cry?

If you cry, I'll sympathize with you

If you laugh, I'll die, if you laugh, I'll die



You say that you want me and now that you've got me, you're gone

Think what you're doin' or else you'll regret what you've done

Don't come back tomorrow and say what we did wasn't right

You'll cry on your pillow and find it hard to sleep at night



Have you ever loved somebody?

Don't you know just what it's like?

Hurting someone that you're close to

Have you ever loved all night, all night?



Have you ever loved somebody?

Don't you know just what it's like?

Hurting someone that you're close to

Have you ever loved all night, all night?

Have You Ever Loved Somebody - Hollies

Released on the Hollies' 2011 compilation Clarke Hicks & Nash Years, this track exemplifies the group's signature mid-60s British Invasion sound. The Hollies were pioneers of the R&B-influenced pop style that defined the era, known for tight vocal harmonies and danceable rhythms. This recording captures their ability to blend upbeat instrumentation with emotive lyrics about romantic longing. As part of their extensive discography, the song reflects the band's consistent output during their peak popularity in the United Kingdom and internationally. The arrangement features the characteristic string arrangements and driving beat that made the Hollies a defining act of the time, showcasing their versatility within the pop genre.