Released: 2025
The song ‘SOMEBODY LOVES ME’ by PARTYNEXTDOOR featuring Drake is a smooth, melodic track that delves into themes of love, intimacy, and the quest for genuine connection amidst the party lifestyle. The song oscillates between reflections on love and descriptions of the high life, all while yearning for a true bond with someone special.
The hook, ‘I know there’s somebody who loves me / Somebody who really loves me (who loves me) / And that’s all I need,’ sets the tone for the song. It’s a yearning statement for real love, juxtaposed with the flashy and hedonistic lifestyle depicted in the verses. This repetition reinforces the artist’s craving for authentic affection.
PARTYNEXTDOOR’s first verse kicks off with ‘We in Miami turnin’ up another notch (a notch) / We’re smokin’ broccoli, but she smellin’ Baccarat (‘carat),’ illustrating a lavish party scene in Miami. ‘Broccoli’ is slang for marijuana, while ‘Baccarat’ is a high-end fragrance, showcasing the contrast between their party habits and luxurious tastes. This mix of the mundane and the opulent paints a vivid picture of their lifestyle.
He continues, ‘I’m in her panties tryna get all in her crotch (her crotch) / Friends all on my friends and they tryna get got (get got).’ This line is pretty explicit about his intentions and interactions at the party, with his friends and their friends mingling and possibly seeking connections or favors.
The next line, ‘Her name is Angel, but she’s far from God (from God),’ is a classic example of irony. Although she’s named Angel, her actions are anything but angelic. This suggests a deeper narrative about people who appear innocent or virtuous but live contrary lives. Following this, ‘Bet it don’t pay well to fall in love (in love)’ hints at the idea that falling in love might not be rewarding in their current lifestyle.
‘Must be the stars, but something’s linin’ up (it’s up) / Thought my exes was bad, but you finer (finer)’—these lines suggest a sense of destiny or fate in meeting this person. The comparison to past relationships indicates a search for something or someone better than what was before.
Drake’s presence in the song comes with a shift in tone. ‘We throw fifty thou’ to the ceiling, oh yeah / Oh, yeah, yeah’ signals the extreme wealth and extravagant lifestyle they lead. ‘We took the truck, let the shorties take the yacht (‘carat) / We all in Santos, I rented out the spot (her crotch)’ further highlights this. The ‘shorties’ taking the yacht suggests they are providing an extravagant experience for their friends or lovers, showcasing their affluence.
Drake’s contribution, ‘Her name is Angel, but she must forgot (from God) / She said her bestie wanna get home and swap / I said,
baby, and that’s doin’ a lot
is another layer of the party scene’s complexity, implying that the characters in this narrative engage in casual and perhaps morally ambiguous activities.
The repeated line, ‘Said it don’t pay well to fall in love (in love) / I need the stars or somethin’ linin’ up (it’s up),’ emphasizes the overarching theme of love’s futility within this lifestyle. It suggests that they feel real love might be impossible in their world.
Wrapping up with, ‘But please quit callin’ them lil’ one-week breaks celibacy / You’re not celibate / You’re not celibate / You’re not celibate,’ adds a bit of a humorous and realistic perspective, dismissing the idea of short-term abstinence as true celibacy. It’s a grounded comment in an otherwise extravagant and idealistic narrative.
In essence, ‘SOMEBODY LOVES ME’ juxtaposes the search for genuine connection with the distractions and excesses of a lavish, hedonistic lifestyle. Both PARTYNEXTDOOR and Drake highlight the complexities and contradictions inherent in their experiences, painting a vivid picture of modern romance amid wealth and indulgence.
