A music video featuring an appearance from comedian Demetri Martin, was released on May 2, 2007. It was released in the United Kingdom on May 28, 2007.
"Someone to Love" was written by Chris Collingwood and Adam Schlesinger, the latter also produced the song.[4] According to the sheet music published at Musicnotes.com, by Alfred Music Publishing, the track runs at 120 BPM and is in the key of B Minor.[5] Collingwood's range in the song spans from the notes A3 to A♯5.[5] Lyrically, the song has a message of hope.[6] Musically, it is described as discorock.[7]
Critical reception
Dan Pashman of NPR Music complimented the song with a review title of "The Best Song In The World Today", writing, "The catchiness may draw you in, but it's the juxtaposition of a bubble gum aesthetic and acidic lyrics, delivered with deadpan pop glee, that makes the music stand out."[8]
Chart performance
"Someone to Love" debuted at number 28 on the US Adult Alternative Airplay chart, before peaking at number 19.[9] It also debuted at number 28 on the UK Airplay chart,[10] later reaching number 22.[11]
Music video
The music video for "Someone to Love" was released on May 2, 2007.[12] Director Adam Neustadter spoke about the plot behind the video stating,
"When I first heard 'Someone To Love,' I immediately thought of The Beatles' 'Eleanor Rigby'. Not just because of Beth's last name — which may be a reference to Father Mackenzie — but because of the accurate descriptions of these lonely people and how the song answers The Beatles' questions of, 'All the the[sic] lonely people, where do they all come from? All the lonely people, where do they all belong?' Was I reading into this too much? Absolutely [...] The story is about these two lonely characters living in New York, leading parallel lives right next door to each other, but with no idea the other exists. When their paths finally do cross, they blow the chance at finding love and we see that, despite being so lonely, they're still cutthroat New Yorkers who are too busy to care."[13]
The video stars Demetri Martin playing Seth Shapiro and Faryl Millet playing Beth Mackenzie.[12][13] The video premiered via MTV on May 9, 2007.[14]
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