In the town full of fancy cars and
Crowded bars and supermodels
Looks exactly the way it did inside my head
When I dreamed about it
All the things I could live without
I need it now ’cause they’re all around me
Only thing that I can’t afford is to lose myself
Tryna be somebody, somebody
You should’ve known better
Than to listen to your heart again
People change with the weather
(You know, just know what I like)
I don’t really like anybody
So don’t tell me I’m like anybody else
You put it back together
Don’t let it fall apart again
People change with the weather
In the town full of fancy cars and
Crowded bars and supermodels
Looks exactly the way it did inside my head
When I dreamed about it
All the things I could live without
I need it now ’cause they’re all around me
Only thing that I can’t afford is to lose myself
Tryna be somebody, somebody
Somebody
Somebody
(You know, just know what I like)
Somebody
In my head I knew better (in my head I knew better)
I won’t blame it on my faults again
I know I should forget her
(You know, just know what I like)
I don’t really like anybody
So don’t tell me I’m like anybody else
In the town full of fancy cars and
Crowded bars and supermodels
Looks exactly the way it did inside my head
When I dreamed about it
All the things I could live without
I need it now ’cause they’re all around me
Only thing that I can’t afford is to lose myself
Tryna be somebody, somebody
Somebody, somebody, somebody
Somebody, somebody
(You know, just know what I like)
Somebody, somebody
Somebody, somebody
(You know, just know what I like)
‘Cause I don’t really like anybody
So don’t tell me I’m like anybody
‘Cause I don’t really like anybody
So don’t tell me I’m like anybody
In the town full of fancy cars and
Crowded bars and supermodels
Looks exactly the way it did inside my head
When I dreamed about it
All the things I could live without
I need it now ’cause they’re all around me
Only thing that I can’t afford is to lose myself
Tryna be somebody, somebody
Somebody, somebody
Somebody, somebody
(You know, just know what I like)
Somebody, somebody
Somebody, somebody
(You know, just know what I like)
You can stop tryna be somebody
You can stop tryna be somebody
Chasing Identity in a World of Illusions
“Somebody” by The Chainsmokers captures the emotional turmoil of navigating self-identity amid the glittering distractions of modern life. The lyrics paint a vivid picture of a world filled with “fancy cars,” “crowded bars,” and “supermodels”—symbols of external validation and societal expectations. Yet, beneath the surface, the song expresses a longing for authenticity and the struggle to remain true to oneself. The repeated refrain about not wanting to be like anybody else underscores a desire for individuality, even as the pressure to conform intensifies. Ultimately, the track reminds listeners of the importance of self-acceptance and the courage it takes to resist losing oneself in the pursuit of being “somebody.”
Song Credits
Artist: The Chainsmokers
Songwriters: Andrew Taggart, Emily Warren, Drew Love
Release Year: 2018
Label: Disruptor Records, Columbia Records