On Somebody

***This page includes explicit lyrics.***

Single artwork

"**On Somebody**" is a song by American singer Ava Max, released as a promotional single on December 30, 2019 through Atlantic Records.

## Background

The cover art for the song was leaked in the week before its release when a link containing ways to stream the song was found. It was rumored to be released on December 30, 2019 after Max teased the date in her Instagram bio along with the release date of the song "Alone, Pt. II" with Alan Walker. Max confirmed these suspicions on December 29, the day before the songs release, via Instagram.

## Critical reception

Michael Love Michael of *Paper Magazine* praised the song, writing that "the production is filled with plenty of little surprises to keep things interesting" and that the song "seems determined to move her forward."

## Track listing

Digital Download

1. **On Somebody**: 3:05

## Lyrics

**[Verse 1]**

Heartbreak, heartbreak is a motherfucker

I know, I know but I found a way to

Deal though, deal though, it took work to get the wheels are moving on, wheels are moving on

Can't stay, can't stay on a used lover

I know, I've been better off without it

You though, you thought it took work to get these feelings turning off, feelings turning off

**[Chorus]**

Oh, my, my, my, my, my

I see you moving side to side, side, side, side, side

Two hands on you that aren't mine, mine, mine, mine, mine

You never know how much you're on somebody 'til they're on somebody else

So my, my, my, my, my

I wish my eyes knew how to lie, lie, lie, lie, lie

And tell my body I'll be fine, fine, fine, fine, fine

You never know how much you're on somebody 'til they're on somebody else

**[Verse 2]**

Heartbreak, heartbreak is a motherfucker

Lay low, lay low, that's how they tell you to

Let go, letting go went out the window

Soon as I saw you pull up from two

**[Pre-Chorus]**

I can feel the break of every wave crash into me (Crashing)

Wishing I went somewhere else and left you in my dreams

**[Chorus]**

Oh, my, my, my, my, my

I see you moving side to side, side, side, side, side

Two hands on you that aren't mine, mine, mine, mine, mine

You never know how much you're on somebody 'til they're on somebody else

So my, my, my, my, my

I wish my eyes knew how to lie, lie, lie, lie, lie

And tell my body I'll be fine, fine, fine, fine, fine

You never know how much you're on somebody 'til they're on somebody else

**[Pre-Chorus]**

I can feel the break of every wave crash into me

Wishing I went somewhere else and left you in my dreams (Haha)

**[Chorus]**

Oh, my, my, my, my, my

I see you moving side to side, side, side, side, side

Two hands on you that aren't mine, mine, mine, mine, mine

You never know how much you're on somebody 'til they're on somebody else

So my, my, my, my, my

I wish my eyes knew how to lie, lie, lie, lie, lie

And tell my body I'll be fine, fine, fine, fine, fine

You never know how much you're on somebody 'til they're on somebody else

**[Outro]**

Oh, when you're on somebody when you're on somebody

(Oh, baby, on somebody else)

Oh, when you're on somebody when you're on somebody

'Til they're on somebody else

## References

1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 "On Somebody - Single". *iTunes Store*. December 30, 2019. Retrieved December 30, 2019.
2. ↑ "On Somebody by Ava Max". *Linkfire*. Retrieved January 3, 2020.
3. ↑ "Word around town is there’s another new song coming out tomorrow... and it’s called “On Somebody!!” 🤳⭐️". December 29, 2019. Retrieved December 29, 2019 – via Instagram.
4. ↑ Michael, Michael Love. (January 3, 2020). "Bops Only: 10 Songs You Need to Start Your Weekend Right". *Paper Magazine*. Retrieved January 3, 2020.