Alan Jackson – When Somebody Loves You

About the song

“When Somebody Loves You” is a timeless country music ballad that has captured the hearts of listeners worldwide. Written and recorded by the legendary American country music artist Alan Jackson, this song was released in March 2001 as the second single and title track from his album of the same name. The song’s success was undeniable, peaking at number 5 on the Hot Country Songs chart and cementing its place as a country music classic.

The song’s critical reception was overwhelmingly positive, with Deborah Evans Price of Billboard magazine praising Jackson’s “warm-throated delivery” and the “tender, vulnerable quality” of his performance. The song’s production, which features the soothing sounds of mandolin and dobro, perfectly complements Jackson’s emotive vocals, making it a treasure that listeners can’t get enough of.

The music video for “When Somebody Loves You” was directed by Chris Rogers and features a unique black and white aesthetic, with the exception of a single rose that appears at the end of the video. The video was a huge success, ranking among CMT’s Top 20 most-played videos of 2001. The song’s chart performance was equally impressive, debuting at number 42 on the U.S. Billboard Hot Country Singles & Tracks chart for the week of March 10, 2001. With its soaring vocals, poignant lyrics, and memorable melody, “When Somebody Loves You” is a country music masterpiece that continues to resonate with listeners to this day.

Video

Lyrics

When your heart is all alone
Every second seems so long
When it’s just you, you can’t see through
Those ol’ clouds that rain so blue

But when somebody loves you
There’s nothing you can’t do
When somebody loves you
It’s easy to get through
When somebody loves you
The way I love you

When it’s late, the sun hangs low
By yourself, nowhere to go
Sing a song, you dance alone
Play solitaire and stare at the phone

But when somebody loves you
There’s nothing you can’t do
When somebody loves you
It’s easy to get through
When somebody loves you
The way I love you

So let’s put aside our foolish pride
And let our hearts say hello
We both agree we’re just no good
At bein’ on our own

‘Cause when somebody loves you
There’s nothing you can’t do
When somebody loves you
It’s easy to get through
When somebody loves you
The way I love you

The way I love you
The way I love you