Prince - Somebody's Somebody live on Rosie O'donnell Show (1997)

The Artist Formerly Known as Prince - Somebody's Somebody Emancipation -1996
Lyrics: [Intro]
Somebody's somebody
Somewhere, someone
[Verse 1]
It's 2 o'clock in the morning and I just can't sleep
Outside the rain is pouring, I'm lonely as can be
Maybe tonight'll be different than the nights before
I need to feel someone beside me, I can't be alone no more
[Chorus]
Tonight I want to be somebody's somebody
Tonight I want to belong to someone (Someone)
Tonight I want to be somebody's somebody
Tonight I want somebody that'll do it until the job gets done (Oh yeah)
[Verse 2]
This big old world can be so empty living in it all alone
I realize, in its best disguise, a pretty house don't make a home
There's a hunger deep inside of me, how the fire burns
I want to give good love to someone and get good love in return, oh
[Chorus]
[Bridge]
Somebody's somebody
Someone
I want to be somebody's body
Oh yes, oh yeah
Someone to hold me in that hour midnight
Someone to console me when things ain't goin' too right
Someone to bring me dinner sometime, yeah (Mine, all mine)
Somebody to can call all mine
[Verse 3]
It's 2:05 in the morning and I got no one to call
I'm longin' to hear another voice inside these lonely walls (Lonely walls)
Maybe tonight'll be different (different) than the nights before (Maybe not)
I need to feel someone beside me, I cannot be alone no more (No more, no more!)
[Chorus][x2]
[Verse 4]
Somebody's somebody
I don't want to be alone, no no!
I don't want to wait another day, no!
I'll do it over and over and over and over, yeah!
Ooh, I don't want to wait, no!
Can I belong to you, baby? Oh yeah! (I want to belong to someone)
Ooh, slow, deep and long
Do me over and over and over and over
[Outro]
(Tonight I want to be somebody's somebody)
Oh yeah
If you're out there, come on, baby
I'll keep it hot for you
(Tonight I want to be somebody's somebody)
Come on, baby
(Tonight I want somebody that'll do it until the job gets done, oh yeah)
Done
Somebody's somebody

[@lavenderbee3611]

When Prince sings it's 2:05 in the morning, the video is 2:05 minutes into the song. Wow!

[@martijn9290]

Amazing indeed!

[@dominiquejones3805]

Only the Purple Yoda

[@patriciagreene2467]

Love you Prince always and forever ❤🎉😢

[@CasualPrince]

You feel him from start to finish. Real music. A genius.

[@mariedontknow2348]

It's 2 o'clock in the morning, and I'm watching Prince!

[@dominiquejones3805]

2:05 4 me 2:05 4 Prince

[@dbijoux9421]

It never fails...anytime I watch Prince perform …..I am so impressed that I wish that I could just hug and kiss him. He's so talented and adorable. His truth is always out front for all to experience.

[@wonderwoman66dp]

Prince's guitar takes me places outside of this Earthly realm!

[@elenaarman-tang7811]

Facts 🎸☄🤩💜

[@thomasaalmore3696]

Miss my guy on everything 😢.

[@alsoulive]

The soul of this performance

[@oscarprice8419]

Damn! Every time I turn around, Im reminded of how heads and shoulders he is over the whole music industry. How can you have so many different versions of your studio master and each sound as good or better? Damn i miss this poet, musician and producer of my eargasms and mental trips.

[@derrickwhite910]

Miss ya P jam is so funky as always rip

[@newpowersoul2005]

one of my favorite Prince's songs

[@stasshustov3443]

Same here

[@ericcarswell1789]

My favorite artist if all time

[@dominiquejones3805]

Emancipation is so underrated. This song here tho smfh. 2:57 He never lost that voice. We miss u Purple Yoda

[@superspook7998]

his guitar...it's like you're listening him screaming and whispering at the same time

[@karenscott2409]

Those drum licks...WOW!!

[@thepromiseman7745]

One of my all time favorite song off the Emancipation album

[@STEELE662007]

100 percent agree this song and holy river, to me this is his best cd ever

[@dorothyparker544]

the promise man this was a hot bop for sure! 💜💜

[@thepromiseman7745]

@@dorothyparker544 yes this is one of the best prince CDs of the 90,s

[@thepromiseman7745]

@@STEELE662007 most definitely and don't forget soul sanctuary and Saviour ..Emale

[@thepromiseman7745]

@Domo Jones for sure I still play it to this day

[@meijerrc]

Prince beats those rnb artists and guitar heroes in a single song!

[@vieuxbal1253]

I guess you're right.

[@AnthonySmith-nk8ct]

@@vieuxbal1253 😂😂😂😂

[@matthewpinnix6238]

@@vieuxbal1253 Iii

[@vieuxbal1253]

@@matthewpinnix6238 ???

[@BrooklynLove55]

I love this song! Prince was the greatest musician ever!

[@arlenewilkerson723]

O.M.G.!!!! So beautiful... whenever Prince performs live....he brings it!!!. delivering different versions of the same songs and managing to sound even better than the recordings....who does that? His Royal Badness, that's who...he never ceases to amaze me....rock on Prince.....we love and miss you so very much...Thank God we have your music and the sweet sweet memories of your time here on Earth with us.....You did the damn thing.......Thank you so much for posting this performance....🙏💋🌬🕊🎼🎸🎹💜💜💜🕴🌍🌎👢👄🎤🎹💿🎙😘💓🌅🌠🌞🎶

[@jackieriggon2531]

Thanks you Prince ❤🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼🙂

[@drumrboi72]

The GOAT is STILL alive in his music!😉

[@mmyname1604]

Watching Prince playing his guitar still puts me in a mental happy place away from life's crap.

[@memescott6400]

Love this man and this song, and even better him doing it live Alright now I just found this love it. 😍

[@NaturalMarieMoon777]

I close my eyes and smile he sounds amazing!!!

[@VDJVivacity]

That coat throwdown at the beginning was fierce! What a fucking amazing talent.

[@jeffholley8003]

Anyone that can master 15 musical instruments as a teenager is definitely a class by himself!!!!!

[@dbijoux9421]

I think it was 27 instruments according to one of the books about his life. Amazing …..whatever it really worked out to be at the time.

[@diaryofaleo5138]

D Bijoux Stevie wonder said he could play every instrument

[@damdam999]

Well you just have to find out how the instrument is structured. But in the end they have the same notes on them, e.g the keys on the piano is presented on the guitar neck. You just have to find out how it is structured. If you play one instrument very good it's easier for you to learn any other instrument you want. But it is as you said a big thing if you can play every instrument very well like prince did

[@jeffholley8003]

@@damdam999 thats true I agree strongly but my point is that is the making of a person who finds a science of a craft MJ in Basketball Ali in boxing and Prince

[@damdam999]

@@jeffholley8003 you're absolutely right about that! :)

[@rollinwitdaholyghost1607]

I watched him perform this on Rosie, and hadn't heard the album version. His live performances were always "4 STAR"

[@leanacarter8567]

I'm GLAD PRINCE START TO COME OUT OF HIS SHELL AND WOULD SHARE A LITTLE OF HIS PRIVATE LIFE JUST A LITTLE BUT I DO MISS HIS PRESENTS IN THIS LIFE OF OURS. RIP.

[@jacobcharles100]

The definition of SMOOTH!

[@joannehines7806]

I adore this song!!! RIHP Purple Prince!!! 💘 💘 💘 💘 💘 💘 💘

[@tyroneyork2159]

Love how he walk on and strap up like it ain’t shit 💯❤️❤️👑 dats how uk u the shit lol

[@vieuxbal1253]

A million thanks for uploading this. That guy was just incredible. Thumbs up to his band especially the bass player.

[@toniwright8699]

You better SANG. PRINCE. The REAL.

[@dare1839]

Listening and shaking my head in the incredible acknowledgement of his enormous skill set 💜

[@enisnuriokat8240]

this version it's beautiful R.İ.P Prince

[@melaniebiggins9203]

enisnuri okat I like this version also.

[@bolettejensen9354]

Oh my God, those eyes, look at me baby, I will be that somebody...

[@creolepurpleprincesslove4912]

I miss you hunnie 😢💜🕊️🙏🏾

[@evelyntarawa7140]

Maybe tonight be different Thy Man legendary One and Only Prince 🎶🎤

[@doryjackson4664]

I MUST AGREE!....THIS is one of the most Electrifying Performances I have ever seen on daytime television....CREDIT ROSIE TOO!...PRINCE, Rhonda and the nexus were Ready Freddy!!! MUSICIANSHIP!!! Recognize these "hardworking ARTISTS"!

[@TruthMovesMountains]

This song brings back great memories. The genius. Feeling chills.

[@elisabethrendel215]

OVER and OVER and OVER AGAIN and AGAIN and AGAIN......🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥❤❤❤

[@cosmo1578]

Prince voice was an instrument and beauty like a angel.

[@joseb.2697]

Magic...we miss you 4ever!

[@artfull334]

This is the best 💜 I’m playing this over and over all these years later 💜

[@doryjackson4664]

THANK YOU! Amazingly perfect in so many ways!?

[@artfull334]

dory jackson Absolutely💜

[@kimgomes4197]

2 clock in the morning, I wanna be that somebody!!! 💜💜🎸🎵

[@karenirvin4082]

✨😍 Forevermore ✨

[@CBrown9758]

I looooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooove this song.❤️

[@juliusrhoe4112]

So Damm funky

[@leonardgreen6100]

Another great god giving talent his music defines r&b pop adult contemporary and etc. I grew up listening to him he will sure be miss you may be gone but not forgotten a very intelligent man -RIP old school king out all the way live J'VILLE FL

[@MrBpsilky]

His performance was so good and seemingly effortless you would never know that he was going through a lot at this point in life

[@markricks]

Good Lord! Honestly, don't think I've seen this in years. "Somebody's Somebody" is one of the many brilliant songs he blessed us with. The lyrics are from the soul and whenever I get a chance, I point it or send "Somebody's Somebody" to friends and ask to sit back, listen, and read the words. Amazing. Truly appreciate you for uploading this performance. ☔💜🎸💜

[@SMamba-rz6ux]

His ROYAL BADNESS! I DO MEAN BADNESS! NOBODY BETTER! NO DAMN BODY. RIP PRINCE....

[@kimbronson3520]

I wish I could have saw him in concert. I really didn't realize how talented this man really was. My ignorance, but glad I can appreciate it now.

[@Musicology1975]

The one and only .

[@isagarbeto603]

🎶...apaixonaaada, lindeza, voz linda e inconfundível🎶👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

[@kimberlygray699]

When he first left us I played this over and over and over

[@Juge44]

Too gorgeous for words and I love this song!

[@adjones823]

He did an amazing job as usual!

[@hogmrc]

WOW!! He was sooo talented!

[@darbabylovesprince]

Not fair is it! LOL

[@alexandrineivanhelleborg5215]

He was him😍💓💓💓

[@kandikane923]

Love this song, great performance by the one only Prince. Miss and love him much, may he rest in peace.

[@alexandertrossen5561]

Terry Kath and Prince are, arguably, the most under rated guitar players.

[@nicksimon7364]

Like you read my mind, Jimmy Jam had said when they were in high school and they were in rival bands the musicians held Terry in high regard especially in terms of the solos on “Make Me Smile”(the long edit) & obviously “25 or 6 to 4”, but you’re right - right on!

[@valdirenenunesdarocha6122]

Pretty

[@ernestbutler4141]

TONITE I WANNA BE SOMEBODYS SOMEBODY TONITE I WANNA BELONG TO SOMEBODY TONITE I WANT SOMEBODY WHO'LL DO IT TIL THE JOB GETS DONE..Real Talk,Real Sing,Real Music.PRINCEr.i.p.&NPG Love&Peace😎😁luv ya byo eJ

[@michaelhammond7115]

The best tour....the greatest after shows.

[@thesolitaryadventurer]

1988 might beg to differ :D There was never a bad period for Prince though. The guy entertained every audience he ever had 100%.

[@michaelhammond7115]

@@thesolitaryadventurer twice as many after shows and he was free from Warner Bros and in love with a baby on the way.....all those after shows were like mini concerts. Been to a lot of shows since 81 in Denver

[@seanphillips3214]

"THE GREAT ONE"💜

[@mapg4966]

Never forget 🔥

[@daradiant1]

Look at Wrecka Stow! All live baby! My favorite era and Favorite CD! 💜💜💜💜💜🕊

[@kitap6447]

I’ll slap all 13 haters with 3 chains of Gold✊🏾🤣 Lord of Strings‼️‼️‼️‼️ Prince 4ever 🙏👑☔️🕊

[@isagarbeto603]

...amo quando ele dá essa viradinha com a cabeça😄🥰🎶🎶🎶🌌

[@kimberlykatjang1534]

Such a meaningful song....sexy goateee....miss this man and his aura. everyday. 4ever.

[@belovedone4049]

Had a dream he was still alive I composed myself when I saw him and he embraced me like to say everything is okay,I'm ok. I woke up relieved only to remember he passed. # thought id share with true Prince fans. #the purple army lives on# Love4oneAnother#💜☔🌈 Untill eternity dear one. 😌✨😔💜

[@angelangel2811]

Night thoughts .......💜🕊🕊

[@uc_yuushi_7458]

Miss u Prince🥹😭Rip🙏

[@Call_Me_WAM]

We love you Prince!💜💜💜

[@inesspanni]

Brilliant!!! Genius!!!

[@SunofZMusic]

GOAT

[@pennyandrews3237]

He is young, forever. That guitar looks good on him. He knew how to work it everyway. If I'm not mistaken, if that's THE white cloud, it just sold for over 250K. Damn. If I had it like that, I would create a library or school to honor Prince, for the young Prince type "Chilluns". So they can master music by studying the Maestro. PURPLE MAJESTY

[@marial1895]

Prince aim was teach music in his old age.... You are so right , cause Prince's music must be listen and expose to future musicians in a School university

[@VDJVivacity]

It's one of many "symbol" variation guitars,made to look like his symbol. In any case that guitar is fantastic and he worked that guitar perfectly.

[@amiraa757]

Miss u.. 💧💧

[@bg3009]

2 years just around the corner.....And i miss him more and more everyday.

[@tracydavis5253]

Who was better than prince nobody

[@adamisaac4685]

so so so glad i stumbled across this gem of a version. NPG NOW & 4 EVER!!

[@rosievaughan9343]

💜My Baby is PURE PERFECTION💜

[@mmyname1604]

Such a good looking man with great music that I still listen too.

[@kimmoore7799]

Such a talented man. Happy I got 2 go 2 some of his concerts 💗

[@calvingilmore4838]

Man I miss him so much

[@csharpbnatural]

Those ending chords at 3:34!!!! Such beautiful artistry🎼! It’s funny how you can (could) “look” at Prince and actually “hear” the music/notes...maybe I have that example backwards...but “visual notes” have left this earth. He is sorely missed😔

[@Cosmogirl014]

ah well FELT ... the magic of Prince that makes him such a gem. He's so missed.

[@markricks]

I've watched this 4x and it keeps getting better

[@PurpleReels]

I love and miss you Prince

[@reneeroberson1217]

Love love this song 💗💗💗💗

[@omgsolikevalleygirl]

ever since I learned about Prince's hip problems I am scanning his videos for signs that he is in pain :/ I wish he would be still with us and healthy to lift us all up to the next level the way he used to

[@tashie8074]

Amazing 😍

[@kit-teakatjohnson9815]

So sad & true that he was loved by the world , yet so sad & alone. 🐾😸🐾

[@brigittefowlers3371]

He died alone that bothers me Why did his circle wait so long to get him help? He would have kicked me out his circle I would have been in his face every day

[@Onlythetruth247]

Are they jamming or what! I can listen to this over and over and over again.

[@farrellcityking1]

The absolute greatest musician there ever was! RIP to the 🐐 of all 🐐’s

[@lisas5297]

Love ❤️ this man

[@technicolorrose5549]

What a sweet smile

[@saxmanj7518]

Yes i love to hear skin ups in live performances.. It lets me know that the greats still mess up and they are still human..

[@robertperkins1420]

was a skin up

[@saxmanj7518]

When u mess up while playing or hit a bad note.. Skint up skin up skinning up musical slang.. I guess its something we say in the south lol

[@robertperkins1420]

@@saxmanj7518 thanks

[@markricks]

@@saxmanj7518 thank you for the explanation.

[@moniemone5824]

Lord !

[@cathypoesy]

Excellent !

[@vondellclinkscale634]

MY FAVORITE SONG!!!!!!!👌

[@frostysnoww8048]

Yessssssss favorite 😘💕😃🎧🎤🎵🎶🎸💕💕💕💕💕

[@techdad5606]

Transforms an ok song into something spectacular!