"Somebody" is a song by British progressive metal band Haken. It is the ninth song from the band's third album, The Mountain.
Basis
"Somebody" follows a person, likely the protagonist from "Falling Back to Earth," as he grows old and stubbornly attempts to refuse to die. Unforunately the march of time leave his attempts are in vein.
Production
"Somebody" was written entirely by Tom MacLean.
Lyrics
| "Somebody" lyrics [Click here] |
Still I feel the pain from that day
When you stepped in to take my dreams away
The stage was set for what would be my night
But you called time and threw my fight
Still I'm yearning
To claim back what's mine
Still I'm clinging
To dreams that won't die
Still I'm dreaming
Of one more chance
But you still tell me
My time has passed
Give me back my right to prove that I can fight
Let me show them all
Tonight can be my night
"You'll never know
The lengths to which I will crawl
'Cause tonight is my night
You will not tear down my wall"
Still you think
That it's okay
For you to state
The rules of play
But if you could know
The length to which I crawl
To claim my pride
And break down your walls
Still I'm yearning
To claim back what's mine
Still I'm clinging
To dreams that won't die
Still I'm dreaming
Of one more chance
But you still tell me
My time has passed
Give me back my right to prove that I can fight
Let me show them all
Tonight can be my night
I wish I could have been somebody
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Just as a bird was meant to fly
Unbind these wings or let me die
Give me back my right to prove that I can fight
Let me show them all
Tonight can be my night
Give me back my right to prove that I can fight
Let me show them all
Tonight can be my night
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Personnel
Haken
- Ross Jennings - vocals
- Richard Henshall - guitars, keyboards
- Charlie Griffiths - guitars
- Diego Tejeida - keyboards
- Thomas MacLean - bass
- Raymond Hearne - drums
Trivia
- "Somebody" is the only Haken song to be penned entirely by Tom MacLean. (Not counting Nobody, an abridged version of "Somebody")
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| Album |
The Mountain |
| Genre |
Progressive Rock |
| Length |
9:00 |
| Live Plays |
13 (#33 [tied]) |
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