10 Best The 1975 Songs Ranked
1. Someone Else
The ultimate The 1975 song had to be Somebody Else. It encapsulates everything good about the boys perfectly, from the atmospheric synth-pads and the lilting opening melody, to the pulsating groove and acerbic observations on modern romance.
A classic from the moment live, low quality versions of the song appeared on YouTube prior to the release of the band's second album, Somebody Else has gone on to be the most enduring of their singles. This can be attributed to the undeniable catchiness of the entire vocal performance by Healy, as well as the instrumentation, which marked a stark departure from the more traditional guitar-centric sound of the first album, opting for a more ethereal electronic song complimented by subtler guitar work.
The chorus, however, defines the track, and is undeniably iconic.
Standout lyric:
I don't want your body/ But I hate to think about you with somebody else/ Our love has gone cold You're intertwining your soul with somebody else/ I'm looking through you/ While you're looking through your phone/ And then leaving with somebody else/ No, I don't want your body/ But I'm picturing your body with somebody else