After months of anticipation, teasers, and swirling rumors about release dates, the moment Morgan Wallen fans have been waiting for is finally here—‘Love Somebody’ has dropped!
The country megastar from Sneedville first teased a snippet of the breezy, rhythm-infused track back in May, playfully captioning the video with, “I feel like this one’s gonna sound good on the boat.” While some fans have pointed out that boating season has come to a close in October, the song’s summery vibe still hits the mark.
‘Love Somebody’ brings a refreshing, Latin-influenced sound that marks new territory for Wallen. According to the official press release, the track is “the first taste of his upcoming project,” signaling that Wallen’s next album might follow a genre-blending blueprint. This new sonic direction is exciting, yet the majority of tracks he’s been teasing, aside from the pop-infused ‘Come Back as a Redneck,’ remain more stripped-back, akin to ‘Lies, Lies, Lies.’
This hints at another eclectic project reminiscent of One Thing At A Time, which showcased Wallen’s wide range of influences, from classic country to trap, indie rock, and more. Despite his forays into different genres, Wallen’s signature country drawl always stays true, grounding his music in his roots. ‘Love Somebody’ is no exception, with his gritty, charismatic vocals adding an edge to the smooth, rhythmic instrumental.
Speaking about the inspiration behind ‘Love Somebody,’ Wallen shared that he wanted to experiment with a different approach both lyrically and sonically. “It’s a little bit of a new direction. I wanted to try something different with what I wanted to talk about and how I wanted it to sound, and we drew from some Latin influences. I’m really excited for everyone to hear it.”
The hypnotic, synth-laden solo towards the end of the track brings a touch of Gulf and Western flair, reminiscent of The Mavericks, but Wallen’s emotional delivery keeps the song grounded. It steers clear of the more lighthearted, “Beach Country” tropes, maintaining a sincerity that fans can connect with.
While there was a risk that ‘Love Somebody’ might lose its impact after being teased across TikTok for months, the official full-length version breathes new life into the song. Everything about it—from the melody to the production—suggests this will be another blockbuster hit for Wallen, following in the footsteps of ‘Last Night.’
As Wallen’s fans eagerly await what could be another 30-plus song album, ‘Love Somebody’ sets the stage for what could be yet another chart-topping success in his already impressive career.