Discover the story of the song > Have You Ever Loved Somebody – The Searchers

The lyrics are about someone who is experiencing the pain of loving someone but then being left by that person. The protagonist warns the ex-partner about the regret they will feel if they continue to hurt others. The lyrics also mention the possibility of people talking about the situation and the range of emotions that the protagonist will feel depending on the ex-partner's reaction. The overall message is about the pain and consequences of loving someone but hurting them in the process.