About the song
I’ll make sure my analysis is accessible to mature readers while maintaining a sophisticated tone. Here’s an introduction to the song, aiming for that conversational yet insightful style you’re looking for:
Barry White, the Maestro of Love, the Sultan of Soul, the man who could make hearts melt with a mere whisper. His voice, a velvety baritone that rumbled like a gentle earthquake, was the soundtrack to countless romantic moments for a generation. And when that voice poured out the lyrics to “I’ve Found Someone,” well, you knew someone was about to fall deeply, madly in love.
Released in 1973 from his album “I’ve Got So Much To Give,” “I’ve Found Someone” is classic Barry White. It’s an unabashed declaration of love, a celebration of finding that one person who makes your world complete. The song opens with a lush orchestral arrangement, strings swelling and horns sighing, creating an atmosphere of pure romance before Barry’s voice even enters. And when it does, oh boy, it’s like being enveloped in a warm, comforting embrace.
What strikes me most about this song is its sincerity. There’s no cynicism here, no irony, just pure, unadulterated joy. Barry sings with such conviction, such heartfelt emotion, that you can’t help but be swept away by his words. He’s not just singing about finding someone; he’s testifying, preaching the gospel of love.
And the lyrics themselves are beautifully simple, almost childlike in their directness. “Never thought I’d find someone who’d blow my mind, yeah, like you do.” It’s a sentiment that anyone who’s ever been in love can relate to, that feeling of wonder and disbelief that you’ve actually found “the one.”
But what elevates “I’ve Found Someone” beyond mere sentimentality is the sheer musicality of the arrangement. The strings soar, the horns punctuate, the rhythm section grooves, and Barry’s voice glides over it all like a master conductor. It’s a symphony of love, a testament to the power of music to express the deepest emotions of the human heart.
In a world that often seems cynical and jaded, “I’ve Found Someone” is a reminder that love still exists, that it can still conquer all. It’s a timeless classic, a song that will continue to inspire and move people for generations to come. So sit back, relax, and let Barry White serenade you with this ode to love. You might just find yourself falling in love all over again.
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Lyrics
It’s not everyday
You can find something in your life
That is worth all the money in this world
Happiness
And for the first time in my life
I find it hard for me to express myself
Or the way I feel
It’s plain to see why I want to scream
Makes me want to holler
Makes me want to shout
It makes me want to sing lyrics of love
And joy and happiness
Never thought I’d find someone who’d blow my mind, yea
Like you do
And never thought I’d see the day
That it could be so true yea
Yes I found someone, yea
Someone that I can give my love to
And do all the things I’ve longed to do
Girl I’ve found out it’s you, it’s true
It’s true, it’s you
Never have I known the kinda love you’ve shown
In my life
An don’t believe its something that I’ve ever felt
Yes I know why
It’s all because I,
I’ve, I’ve found someone, yea yea yea
Someone that I can reach out and touch
Your smiling face, it means so much
Girl you’ll be the one I need
When things go wrong
I’m gonna need your faith
To keep me strong
Oh I don’t care, I don’t care
I don’t care what you do
Gonna take the rest of my life
Take a chance on you