No Good Man
Nina Simone Lyrics
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Loving on a no good plan never treats me as he should
And that ain't good he's always bringing me down
He's no saint Heaven knows that's what he ain't
Spends his money foolishly and not on me
I'm the one who gets the run around
I ought to hate him but still I love him so
Cos I require love that's made of fire
And in his arms I find always get that kind
No good man
Ever since the world began there's been other folks like me
Born to be in love with a no good man
I ought to hate him but still I love him so
Cos you see I require love that's made of fire
And in his arms I find always get that kind
No good man
Ever since the world began there's been other folks like me
Born to be in love with a no good man
The song "No Good Man," originally performed by Nina Simone, is about a woman who is in love with a man who doesn't treat her right. She sings that her lover has a "no good plan" and that "he's always bringing her down." Despite this, she can't help but love him, saying that she "requires love that's made of fire" and that she always finds this kind of love in his arms. She admits that there have been others like her throughout history, "born to be in love with a no good man."
The lyrics of the song express the complexity of relationships and the fact that love is not always rational or easy. The singer knows that her lover is no good for her, but she can't help how she feels. This is a common experience for many people, and the song captures the struggle of trying to reconcile the heart and the head in matters of love.
Overall, "No Good Man" is a poignant and powerful song that speaks to the universality of the human experience. Nina Simone's beautiful voice and emotional performance only add to the impact of the lyrics, making this a song that will resonate with listeners for generations to come.
Line by Line Meaning
No good man
The singer is referring to a man who is not good enough for her.
Loving on a no good plan never treats me as he should
This man does not treat her with the respect that she deserves, despite her love for him, and has no solid plan for their future together.
And that ain't good he's always bringing me down
This man's negative attitude and actions are causing the singer emotional distress and bringing her down.
He's no saint Heaven knows that's what he ain't
The man is far from perfect and the artist is aware of this.
Spends his money foolishly and not on me
This man is wasteful with his money and does not invest in the relationship or the artist's needs and wants.
I'm the one who gets the run around
The singer is tired of being treated poorly and being led on in this relationship. She feels like she is always getting the short end of the stick.
I ought to hate him but still I love him so
Despite everything, the singer cannot bring herself to hate this man, and her feelings for him run deep.
Cos I require love that's made of fire
The artist needs a passionate love, one that is fiery and intense.
And in his arms I find always get that kind
The artist finds that this man's love is passionate and intense, and she craves that feeling.
Ever since the world began there's been other folks like me
The artist acknowledges that she is not alone in her feelings; people have been in love with the wrong person since the beginning of time.
Born to be in love with a no good man
The singer feels destined to love men who are not good for her, and she cannot help but fall for them despite the consequences.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: DAN N FISHER, SAMMY N GALLOP, IRENE HIGGINBOTHAM PADELLAN
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Morgan DiBello
Heard this one in Indigo Prophesy. Best part of the game.
Pronto Devusca
agreed with you, a touching part
jcm2blacksky
<3 Nice Song....
ali saunders
isn't this song originally by billie holiday?
Humble Hive
ali saunders she’s the earliest version i know of however she didn’t write it, but this was also after billie died so it’s not like she could dispute it