Nobody But You
Jools Holland Lyrics
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That I could make it
Lord no-one ever gave me anything,
All they did was take it.
No-one, no-one, ever held my hand
When I needed them to
Oh no, nobody but you
Nobody but you
Nobody but you
Nobody
Nobody but you
No-one ever looked inside,
At whats happening around me
I tell you, every time I felt lost
No-one ever found me
No-one, no-one ever cried for me,
When my dreams fell through
Oh no, no, nobody but you
Nobody but you
Nobody but you
Nobody
Nobody but you
No-one ever said (lean on me)
No-one ever told me (you've got a friend)
No, nobody said, I'll be your shelter (ooh)
When there's troubled waters,
I'm gonna be there (be there)
Oh be there (be there) oh 'til the end
No no no, nobody but you
Nobody but you
Nobody but you
Nobody
Nobody but you
The lyrics of Jools Holland's Nobody But You depict a sense of loneliness and the need for someone to be there when everything seems to go wrong. The singer sings about how no one has ever made him feel capable of achieving anything in life except for one person who has always been there for him during his difficult times. The song's message is about the importance of having someone in life who can give support and love you unconditionally, especially during challenging times.
The line "No-one ever made me feel that I could make it" is about the lack of emotional support the singer has faced throughout his life. He feels that no one ever believed in him, and he had to rely on his own efforts and struggle alone to reach his goals. The song's chorus emphasizes the importance of one particular person, who has been there for him during his highs and lows. The repetition of the phrase "Nobody but you" emphasizes the singer's dependency on this one person's support.
The singer also mentions that no one ever looked inside at what was happening around him. This line is about how people are usually too busy with their own lives, and they never stopped to care about the singer's problems. The line "No-one ever said (lean on me) No one ever told me (you've got a friend)" emphasizes the sentiment that the singer hasn't encountered anyone who has been ready to be there for him during his difficult times. The lyrics are a call for people to be more compassionate and empathetic towards others.
Line by Line Meaning
No-one ever made me feel
I have never had someone make me feel capable of anything
That I could make it
Make it refers to being successful in life or achieving one's goals.
Lord no-one ever gave me anything,
I never received support or help from anyone in my journey.
All they did was take it.
Others have only taken away from my life, instead of adding to it.
No-one, no-one, ever held my hand
No one has ever been there for me to lean on during tough times.
When I needed them to
I needed support from someone but no one was there to give it to me.
Oh no, nobody but you
The only person who has been there for me is you.
No-one ever looked inside,
The people around me were never interested in who I am on the inside.
At whats happening around me
They never paid attention to my surroundings and my life's circumstances.
I tell you, every time I felt lost
Whenever I felt hopeless and uncertain, I never had anyone to guide me.
No-one ever found me
I was always lost and searching for a way out, but no one ever helped me find one.
No-one, no-one ever cried for me,
No one has ever empathized with me and shown compassion towards my situation.
When my dreams fell through
When my ambitions and goals failed to become a reality.
Oh no, no, nobody but you
You are the only one who has ever sympathized with me and pushed me to continue.
No-one ever said (lean on me)
No one ever offered me a shoulder to lean on in times of need.
No-one ever told me (you've got a friend)
No one ever said that they were my friend and there to support me.
No, nobody said, I'll be your shelter (ooh)
No one has ever promised to protect and provide refuge for me during tough times.
When there's troubled waters,
When life gets tough and difficult to navigate.
I'm gonna be there (be there)
I am committed to being there for you and supporting you through everything.
Oh be there (be there) oh 'til the end
I will always be here for you no matter what happens.
No no no, nobody but you
You are the only person who has ever stuck by me and supported me through everything.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: BARRY MANN, CYNTHIA WEIL
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