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Introduction
“I Know You’re Out There Somewhere” by The Moody Blues is more than just a song—it’s a heartfelt journey through longing and the enduring hope of rekindling a past love. Released in May 1988 as the lead single from their album Sur la Mer, this track serves as a sequel to their 1986 hit “Your Wildest Dreams,” continuing the narrative of searching for a lost connection.
Penned by guitarist Justin Hayward, the lyrics delve into the universal experience of wondering about a first love and the desire to reunite. Hayward himself reflected on this sentiment, noting, “I think it just was one of those things where everyone wants to know what happened to the first person they ever really loved.”
The accompanying music video enriches this theme by featuring Janet Spencer-Turner as the love interest, reprising her role from the “Your Wildest Dreams” video. This continuity adds depth to the story, portraying the passage of time and the persistent hope of reconnecting.
Musically, the song blends pop rock and synth-pop elements, creating a sound that is both nostalgic and forward-looking. Critics have praised it for its melodic beauty and emotional resonance, with Classic Rock History ranking it among the band’s top songs.
Chart-wise, “I Know You’re Out There Somewhere” marked the band’s final Top 40 hit in the United States, peaking at #30 on the Billboard Hot 100.
In essence, this song captures the timeless quest for lost love, resonating with anyone who has ever yearned to reconnect with someone from their past. Its blend of poignant lyrics, engaging melody, and thematic continuity with earlier works makes it a standout piece in The Moody Blues’ discography.
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Lyrics
I know you’re out there somewhere
Somewhere, somewhere
I know I’ll find you somehow
And somehow I’ll return again to you
The mist is lifting slowly
I can see the way ahead
And I’ve left behind the empty streets
That once inspired my life
And the strength of the emotion
Is like thunder in the air
‘Cause the promise that we made each other
Haunts me to the end
I know you’re out there somewhere
Somewhere, somewhere
I know you’re out there somewhere
Somewhere you can hear my voice
I know I’ll find you somehow
Somehow, somehow
I know I’ll find you somehow
And somehow I’ll return again to you
The secret of your beauty
And the mystery of your soul
I’ve been searching for in everyone I meet
And the times I’ve been mistaken
It’s impossible to say
And the grass is growing
Underneath our feet
I know you’re out there somewhere
Somewhere, somewhere
I know you’re out there somewhere
Somewhere you can hear my voice
I know I’ll find you somehow
Somehow, somehow
I know I’ll find you somehow
And somehow I’ll return again to you
You see, I know you’re out there somewhere
Oh yes, I know you’re out there somewhere
You see, I know I’ll find you somehow
Oh yes, I know I’ll find you somehow
The words that I remember
From my childhood still are true
That there’s none so blind
As those who will not see
And to those who lack the courage
And say it’s dangerous to try
Well they just don’t know
That love eternal will not be denied
I know you’re out there somewhere
Somewhere, somewhere
I know you’re out there somewhere
Somewhere you can hear my voice
I know I’ll find you somehow
Somehow, somehow
I know I’ll find you somehow
And somehow I’ll return again to you
Yes I know it’s going to happen
(I know it’s going to happen)
I can feel you getting near
(I feel you getting near)
And soon we’ll be returning
To the fountain of our youth
And if you wake up wondering
(If you wake up wondering)
In the darkness I’ll be there
(You know I’ll be there)
My arms will close around you
And protect you with the truth
I know you’re out there somewhere
Somewhere, somewhere
I know you’re out there somewhere
Somewhere you can hear my voice
I know I’ll find you somehow
Somehow, somehow
I know I’ll find you somehow
And somehow I’ll return again to you