Need Somebody
Debarge · Time Will Reveal: The Complete Motown Albums [2011]
I know you are the one that I really need now
(Don't go don't go)Don't go away
Just because your not my girl don't mean that I, can't be your friend
(But if you go)Then let me say you can rest assure that I'll be right here
When you need somebody(Need somebody yea)
When you need a friend yea yea (You need a friend)
Someone who hold on to (Need somebody yea)
On who you can depend (You need a friend)
Let me tell you girl, baby if you need love you don't have to go far
My arms will hold you tight, right here where you are
(Don't go don't go) Don't go away
Just because your not my girl don't mean i can't be your friend
(But if you go) Then let me say you can rest assure
that I'll be right here
When you need somebody (Need somebody yea)
When you need a friend (You need a friend)
Someone who hold on to (Need somebody yea)
On me can depend yea yea (You need a friend)
Let me tell you girl, yea yea baby (Need somebody yea)
Yea yea yea yea baby (you need a friend)
Someone who hold on to (need somebody yea)
Girl you need a friend (you need a friend)
When you need somebody
When you need a friend
Someone who hold on to
On me you can depend yea
Let me tell you girl, yea yea baby(need somebody yea)
Yea yea yea yea baby(you need a friend)
Someone to hold on to(need somebody yea)
On me you can depend yea (You need a friend)
I know you need a friend
I know you need somebody baby i know you need a friend
Someone you can depend on until the very end
Need Somebody - Debarge
Debarge's "Need Somebody" stands as a quintessential example of 1980s New Jack Swing, blending R&B sensibilities with the rhythmic precision of funk. Released on their compilation "Time Will Reveal: The Complete Motown Albums," the track showcases the group's signature ability to craft lush, soulful melodies over driving basslines. The song exemplifies the era's shift toward incorporating electronic elements while maintaining a deeply organic feel, characteristic of Debarge's work during their peak. Its enduring appeal lies in its infectious groove and the group's harmonies, which have made it a staple in dance floors and a testament to the group's influence on modern R&B. The recording captures the vibrant energy of the early 80s, offering a timeless listen that highlights the band's mastery of the genre.