Someone You Need
Find Comfort in Me: Someone You Need
Lyrics
The streets here are empty
The streets in this area are deserted or lacking people.
All the people went home
Everyone has gone back to their homes.
I was just wondering if you're alone
The speaker is inquiring if the person they're addressing is currently alone.
So how've you been lately
Asking about the person's recent well-being.
I hear you're a little down
There's a rumor or indication that the person might not be feeling great emotionally.
Do you think maybe I could come around
The speaker is suggesting the possibility of visiting the person.
I could be someone you need
The speaker offers themselves as someone beneficial or necessary in the other person's life.
Wrap you in blankets on dark winter nights
Willingness to provide comfort during cold, dark nights.
Be your best confidant
Promising to be a trusted confidant.
be the right compliment
To complement the person rightly.
I could be someone you need
Reiterating the willingness to fulfill the person's needs.
We had coffee on 3rd street
Recalling a past meeting at a specific location (3rd street) where they conversed.
and talked for a time
Discussing during that meeting.
I still have your letter, I know every line
Indicates possessing and remembering the content of a letter from the person.
I hope this ain't coming
Expressing hope that the contact isn't unexpected or unwelcome.
from way out of the blue
Concern that this communication might seem sudden or surprising.
Cause I got to thinking
Reflecting on thoughts about the person.
And I thought of you
Having thoughts or memories about the addressed person.
I could be someone you need
Reiterating the offer to fulfill the person's needs.
Keep you from burning in hot summer sun
Promising protection from the intense sun's heat.
...a coat for your shoulder
Symbolically offering support and protection.
I could be someone you need
Reaffirming the willingness to be there for the person.
You need someone there when the world isn't fair
Highlighting the necessity of having someone around during tough times.
It's all just too good to be true
Expressing disbelief or skepticism about the situation being too perfect.
Someone to care for you, wish you were there
Desiring to care for the person and expressing longing for their presence.
When the moment comes, you need to fly
Wanting to be there for the person when they need support or guidance.
I could be someone you need
Reiteration of the offer to fulfill the person's needs.
Wrap you in blankets on dark winter nights
Repeated assurance of providing comfort during cold nights.
Be your best confidant
Promising to be a trusted confidant, reiterating the idea of complementing the person correctly.
Be the right compliment
Reaffirming the willingness to fulfill the person's needs correctly.
I could be someone you need.
Restating the speaker's potential role in being important to the person's life.
Comment