About the song
“Some People” is a timeless classic by the iconic English singer Cliff Richard, released in August 1987 as the second single from his studio album, Always Guaranteed. This hit single not only reached number three on the UK Singles Chart but also earned a silver certification from the British Phonographic Industry (BPI) for its impressive sales of over 250,000 copies. The song’s success was not limited to the UK, as it also topped the charts in several other countries.
The song’s writer, Alan Tarney, was no stranger to crafting hits for Cliff Richard. In fact, Tarney had previously written some of Richard’s most successful tracks, including “We Don’t Talk Anymore”, “Dreamin'”, “A Little in Love”, and “Wired for Sound”. Tarney’s expertise in crafting memorable melodies and lyrics is evident in “Some People”, which has become a fan favorite in Richard’s extensive discography.
The song’s release was accompanied by several formats, including a 7-inch single, a 12-inch single, and a CD video single. The latter featured a unique combination of audio tracks and a music video for “Some People”. The CD video single also included four additional audio tracks, including “My Pretty One”, “Reunion of the Heart”, “Under the Gun”, and “Remember Me”.
In 1990, a live version of “Some People” was released on Richard’s From a Distance: The Event album, giving fans a new perspective on this beloved song. Throughout the years, “Some People” has remained a staple of Cliff Richard’s live performances, and its enduring popularity is a testament to the song’s timeless appeal. With its catchy melody, memorable lyrics, and expert production, “Some People” is a must-listen for fans of Cliff Richard and 80s pop music.
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Lyrics
Some people, they tease one another
Take pride in themselves
Keeping the other one down
Well, I’m not like that at all
Some people, they hurt one another
They love to see
Hurt in the other one’s eyes
Well, I’m not like that at all
Some people are born for each other
They love to walk
Holding the other one’s hand
They always understand
Some people cry, some people know why
Oh-oh-oh, oh-oh-oh
Some people, they use one another
So aimlessly
Not like lovers do
Well, I’m not like that at all
Some people, they long for each other
They love to talk
Holding the other one’s hand
They always understand
Some people cry, some people know why
With a word unspoken, with a voice unheard
When a thought is broken by a tender word
When a heart is moved, when a heart is thrown
The silence tells you you’re not alone
Some people are born for each other
They love to walk
Holding the other one’s hand
They always understand
Some people cry, some people know why, some people
They love to walk holding the other one
(Some people they long for each other)
They love to talk holding the other one
They love to walk holding the other one
Holding the other one
Holding each other