The Hollies's song "Have You Ever Loved Somebody" is about the pain of loving someone who doesn't feel the same way. The lyrics describe the frustration of being with someone who says they want you, only to leave after getting what they want. The chorus asks if the person has ever truly loved someone and knows how much it hurts to hurt someone you care about. The song also touches on the fear of being hurt again after a painful breakup. The lyrics warn against returning to a relationship that has already ended badly and the regret that comes with it. The singer asks the listener to remember the pain of the past to avoid making the same mistake again. The final verse asks the listener to consider how they will react if others talk about their relationship and if they will laugh or cry. The singer expresses sympathy for the pain of crying and emphasizes the seriousness of the situation by saying they would "die" if the listener laughs. Overall, "Have You Ever Loved Somebody" is a melancholy but relatable song about the difficulties of navigating a complicated relationship.
