To Love Somebody
Hank Williams Jr. · Family Traditon [1979]
That never shines on me
I want my life to be lived with you
I want to live with you
There's a way, everybody say
To do each and every little thing
But what does it bring if I ain't got you
If I ain't got you?
Baby, you don't know what it's like
Baby, you don't know what it's like
To love somebody
To love somebody like I love you
There's a brain, I see your face again
I know my frame of mind
You ain't got to be so blind
'Cause I'm blind, so very blind
But babe, I'm a man, can't you see that I am
I live and I breathe for you
What good does it do? 'Cause I ain't got you
I ain't got you
Baby, you don't know what it's like
Baby, you don't know what it's like
To love somebody
To love somebody like I love you
You don't know what it's like
Baby, you don't know what it's like
To love somebody
Love somebody like I've been loving you
Baby, you don't know what it's like
Baby, you don't know what it's like
To love somebody
To Love Somebody
Hank Williams Jr.'s rendition of "To Love Somebody" appears on his 1979 album Family Tradition, marking a significant moment in his evolving discography. During this era, the artist was navigating a shift from his father's traditional country sound toward a more rock-inflected style that would later define his career. This recording captures that transitional phase, blending the emotional depth of the original composition with Williams Jr.'s distinctive vocal delivery. The track stands as a testament to his willingness to reinterpret established material within his own musical framework. As part of a broader body of work that includes hits like "Family Tradition" and "Lawyers, Guns, And Money," this song highlights his versatility. It remains a notable song in his catalogue, showcasing how he integrated soulful influences into his country roots during the late seventies.