“Somebody Else“ by Dan Arwady

“Somebody Else” is an emotional, stripped back acoustic track by Dan Arwady, an authentic and multi-talented musician based in Pacifica, California. Vulnerable lyrics, folk style acoustic guitar, and emotional cello all paint the landscape of this moving song. The live feel of this song heightens the intimacy of the performance, and you can watch Arwady perform this song live on YouTube, accompanied by Harry Griffin on acoustic guitar and Cassie Annunziata on harmonies. The raw performance welcomes you into the story and pulls at your heartstrings.

The lyrics “you belong with your right one, so I kick at the stones, watch them roll into the sea, why can’t it ever be me and not somebody else” seem to beautifully sum up the main theme of the song. Arwady reminisces over someone he loves, who doesn’t love him in return. He mourns the life he could have had with this person, wondering why they never could see a relationship with him. It’s that unfortunately relatable lack of closure that makes an unrequited love so difficult. There’s normally not one solid reason the feelings aren’t returned- that’s just the way it is. But that doesn’t make it easier, and the palpable emotion in Arwady’s vocals makes it clear that he is still lamenting the situation. 

Warm, intimate vocals and lovely, enveloping acoustic guitar captivate the listener, and the sparseness of the track really allows the lyrics to shine. Arwady’s aptitude for storytelling through emotional themes is apparent in this exceptionally touching track.

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