A Little Rock On A Big Mountain

Margaret Glaspy “Somebody to Anybody”

“Somebody to Anybody” starts off as an expression of deep humility, with Margaret Glaspy singing about being at peace with the idea of being an insignificant part of a much bigger world. But as the song progresses, it becomes clear that this isn’t just about humility. It’s about not wanting to deal with the pressures and responsibilities of being important to someone else. The meaning of the song’s chorus – “I don’t want to be somebody to anybody / I’m good at no one” – subtly shifts as it caps different verses, and Glaspy’s voice takes on different tones of resignation and melancholy. Her pride gradually fades away, and is slowly replaced by a lonely sort of shame. Not a shame in feeling insignificant, but a shame about turning away from potential happiness and fulfillment out of fear and not wanting to leave a comfort zone.

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