It features a guest appearance from American rapper and producer Sean Combs.

The song samples "Ten Crack Commandments" and "The World is Filled..." both by The Notorious B.I.G.

"Someone" peaked at number five on the US Billboard Hot R&B Singles chart and number 19 on the Billboard Hot 100, receiving a gold certification from the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA).

In Canada and New Zealand, the single reached number 28, and in the United Kingdom, it debuted at number 34; as of 2025, it is SWV's last charting single in all three countries.

A music video was released for the single, shot in New York City and directed by Joseph Kahn.