The song "Use Somebody" by Laura Jansen is about longing for companionship and connection. The lyrics convey a sense of loneliness and a yearning for someone to share life with. The singer expresses a desire for someone like the person they are addressing in the song, hoping that they will notice and recognize the singer's need for love and support. The song captures the universal feeling of searching for someone to lean on and the longing for a meaningful connection. The use of "roaming around" and "looking down at all I see" conveys a sense of feeling lost and disconnected, while the repeated refrain of "Someone like you" emphasizes the deep desire for a meaningful connection. The song has a bittersweet tone, capturing the complexities of human relationships and the universal desire for love and connection.