I know you're out there somewhere
Somewhere, somewhere
I know I'll find you somehow
And somehow I'll return again to you

The mist is lifting slowly
I can see the way ahead
And I've left behind the empty streets
That once inspired my life

And the strength of the emotion
Is like thunder in the air
'Cause the promise that we made each other
Haunts me to the end

I know you're out there somewhere
Somewhere, somewhere
I know you're out there somewhere
Somewhere you can hear my voice

I know I'll find you somehow
Somehow, somehow
I know I'll find you somehow
And somehow I'll return again to you

The secret of your beauty and the mystery of your soul
I've been searching for in everyone I meet
And the times I've been mistaken, it's impossible to say
And the grass is growing underneath our feet

I know you're out there somewhere
Somewhere, somewhere
I know you're out there somewhere
Somewhere you can hear my voice

I know I'll find you somehow
Somehow, somehow
I know I'll find you somehow
And somehow I'll return again to you

I know you're out there somewhere
Yes, I know you're out there somewhere
Yeah yeah yeah yeah yeah yeah yeah

Yes, I know it's going to happen
I can feel you getting near
And soon we'll be returning
To the fountain of our youth

And if you wake up wondering
In the darkness I'll be there
My arms will close around you
And protect you with the truth

I know you're out there somewhere
Somewhere, somewhere
I know you're out there somewhere
Somewhere you can hear my voice

I know I'll find you somehow
Somehow, somehow
I know I'll find you somehow
And somehow I'll return again to you



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    In order to evolve to the next level, one must understand that their unique self is part of a higher order. This order invloves everyone and those who allow their hopes and dreams rule their actions realize that if we dig deep enough, all of our dreams would lead to a place I would refer to as home. Once one establishes contact with a fellow human and they both see that they can rebound off the strength of each other to pursue the inner/outer peace. This is primarily attempted through a bond named marriage. Although with a community style viewpoint, one could recognize that those closest around you could also share these dreams of a world without pain. Make no mistake, a perfect utopian society would be near impossible to achieve; we all in a sense get distracted at times. Even though the fire(passion) isn't yet realized in most people, we must find those that are already seeking answers to questions that may never be answered. But we will try, accepting each others faults through forgiveness, because we too get distracted from the dream. There has to be a goal for actions to take place, or there is no moving ahead. To seek out the truth through love and creativity we once lived by when we were younger, is the future of tomorrow. Believe that and let your dreams take you for that journey, that river and let the music guide you every step of the way.

    The Civilizeron September 21, 2005   Link
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    General Comment

    Great song that (along with it's previous companion song "In Your Wildest Dreams") brought the band to a new generation of fans, myself included.

    kfe2on January 30, 2006   Link
  • +2
    General Comment

    he is searchin for an old love

    rainsinafricaon September 01, 2006   Link
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    This is the first song I've ever heard by them...they are one of the few British invasion bands to acheive major fame in the 1980's. I think this song's message is straightforward. I love their early stuff and their later stuff.

    OpinionHeadon June 16, 2007   Link
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    Possibly the best lyrics in a Moodies song: The words that I remember From my childhood still are true That there's none so blind As those who will not see And to those who lack the courage And say it's dangerous to try Well they just don't know That love eternal will not be denied.

    adidas30385on October 15, 2008   Link
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    I agree with adidas30385, but I'll go one further. I think these might be among the best lyrics in any song. I've always loved the song, particularly the lyrics quoted by adidas30385, but when my best friend and partner died a couple of years ago it took on a whole new meaning. I know she's out there somewhere...

    pmr3940on January 06, 2009   Link
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    Memory

    Along with Nights, this song got me completely into the Moody Blues. While I was healing after an ended relationship, I finally got to the point where I had the courage to dream of a new relationship, one that would be "The One". This song was the chorus to my life at that time, where it wasn't so much of a search for my soul mate, but the knowing that she was "out there somewhere" and that somehow I would "return again" to her, as our souls had once promised each other in the journey of another lifetime.

    The joy when we did find each other (again) was and is everything I'd ever hoped for and more. She dissolved into weeping when one day I said "hey, I need to play you this song"... she'd been listening to it too in her quest for her One and Only.

    Anyway, just thought I'd post this 14 years on because at one point in my life I thought I'd never want to feel love again, then a song encouraged me to. This one. Love eternal will not be denied...

    crystalmaniaon May 17, 2010   Link
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    Memory

    I was in love with a girl when I was 18. Due to circumstances we parted ways and didn't see each other for 42 years. After my first wife died I decided to contact her just to see how her life had been. Turns out, we were still in love. This song is one that we both listened to over the years and thought of each other. She would listen to this song and wish I would return again to her. I would listen to this song and wonder if she remembered me. Now, I am married to my second "once in a life time love" and we listen to this song frequently and remember.

    scottthehunteron March 02, 2020   Link
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    love this song--a wonderful song ...

    sillybunnyon October 11, 2006   Link
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    sounds like reconnecting with an old loved one...holding on to those old feelings of love and having the belief that your old love does as well

    UNCWDMBfanon November 22, 2006   Link

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