The song lyrics were written by the band Van Halen, as they were asked to write a song for the 1979 movie "Over the Edge" starring Matt Dillon. The movie (and the lyrics, although more obliquely) are about bored, rebellious youth with nothing better to do than get into trouble. If you see the movie, these lyrics will make more sense. It's a great movie if you grew up in the 70s/80s you'll definitely remember some of these characters from your own life. Fun fact, after writing the song, Van Halen decided not to let the movie use it.
We're so glad to see so many of you lovely people here tonight
And we would especially like to welcome all the representatives
Of Illinois' Law enforcement community
Who have chosen to join us here in the Palace Hotel Ballroom at this time
We do sincerely hope that you all enjoy the show
And please remember people, that no matter who you are
And what you do to live, thrive and survive
There are still some things that make us all the same
You, me, them, everybody, everybody
Everybody needs somebody
Everybody needs somebody to love
Someone to love (someone to love)
Sweetheart to miss (sweetheart to miss)
Sugar to kiss (sugar to kiss)
I need you, you, you (you, you, you)
I need you, you, you (you, you, you)
I need you, you, you (you, you, you)
In the morning (I need you, you, you) (you, you, you)
When my soul's on fire (I need you, you, you) (you, you, you)
Sometimes I feel, I feel a little sad inside
When my baby mistreats me
I'll never, never, never find a place to hide
I need you
Sometimes I feel, I feel a little sad inside
When my baby mistreats me
I'll never, never, never find a place to hide
I need you, you, you
I need you, you, you
I need you, you, you
I need you, you, you
Oh, I need you
You know people when you do find somebody
Hold that woman, hold that man
Love him, please him, squeeze her, please her
Hold, squeeze and please that person, give 'em all your love
Signify your feelings with every gentle caress
Because it's so important to have that special
Somebody to hold, kiss, miss, squeeze, and please
Everybody (ooh) needs somebody (I need you)
Everybody (ooh) needs somebody to love
(Everybody) someone to love (needs somebody)
Sweetheart to miss (everybody)
Sugar to kiss (needs somebody)
I need you, you, you (you, you, you)
I need you, you, you (you, you, you)
I need you, you, you (you, you, you)
I need you, you, you (you, you, you)
I need you, you, you (everybody)
I need you, you, you (needs somebody)
I need you, you, you (everybody)
I need you, you, you (needs somebody)
Girl, in the morning (everybody)
When my soul's on fire (needs somebody)
Well, there ain't no one around (everybody)
I need you you you you (needs somebody)
I need you you you you (everybody)
I need you you you (needs somebody)
I need you
And we would especially like to welcome all the representatives
Of Illinois' Law enforcement community
Who have chosen to join us here in the Palace Hotel Ballroom at this time
We do sincerely hope that you all enjoy the show
And please remember people, that no matter who you are
And what you do to live, thrive and survive
There are still some things that make us all the same
You, me, them, everybody, everybody
Everybody needs somebody
Everybody needs somebody to love
Someone to love (someone to love)
Sweetheart to miss (sweetheart to miss)
Sugar to kiss (sugar to kiss)
I need you, you, you (you, you, you)
I need you, you, you (you, you, you)
I need you, you, you (you, you, you)
In the morning (I need you, you, you) (you, you, you)
When my soul's on fire (I need you, you, you) (you, you, you)
Sometimes I feel, I feel a little sad inside
When my baby mistreats me
I'll never, never, never find a place to hide
I need you
Sometimes I feel, I feel a little sad inside
When my baby mistreats me
I'll never, never, never find a place to hide
I need you, you, you
I need you, you, you
I need you, you, you
I need you, you, you
Oh, I need you
You know people when you do find somebody
Hold that woman, hold that man
Love him, please him, squeeze her, please her
Hold, squeeze and please that person, give 'em all your love
Signify your feelings with every gentle caress
Because it's so important to have that special
Somebody to hold, kiss, miss, squeeze, and please
Everybody (ooh) needs somebody (I need you)
Everybody (ooh) needs somebody to love
(Everybody) someone to love (needs somebody)
Sweetheart to miss (everybody)
Sugar to kiss (needs somebody)
I need you, you, you (you, you, you)
I need you, you, you (you, you, you)
I need you, you, you (you, you, you)
I need you, you, you (you, you, you)
I need you, you, you (everybody)
I need you, you, you (needs somebody)
I need you, you, you (everybody)
I need you, you, you (needs somebody)
Girl, in the morning (everybody)
When my soul's on fire (needs somebody)
Well, there ain't no one around (everybody)
I need you you you you (needs somebody)
I need you you you you (everybody)
I need you you you (needs somebody)
I need you
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I am writing this not on;y as a member of this site, but as a true fan of the blues brothers and it is arguablly the best musical comedy in the history of mankind... anyone who disagrees will DIE!!! just kidding, just don't disagree plz ;)