I Ain't Never
Mel Tillis Lyrics
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Seen nobody like you, no, no, no
Never have I ever seen nobody like you
Lord, you call me up and say, "Meet me at nine"
I have to hurry, hurry, but I'm there on time
I walk right up and I knock on your door
The landlord says, "She ain't a here no more"
I ain't never, oh darling, seen nobody like you
But I love you, yeah, I love you, girl
I love you just the same
Well, you tell me sweet things that you don't mean
You've got me living in a haunted dream
You make me do things I don't wanna do
My friends ask me, "Tillis, what's wrong with you?"
I ain't never, oh darling, seen nobody like you
But I love you, yeah, I love you, girl
I love you just the same
Love you just the same, I love you just the same
The first verse of "I Ain't Never" by Mel Tillis talks about his infatuation with a woman he's never seen before. He's amazed by her unique qualities and has never encountered anyone like her. The second verse portrays the eagerness and anticipation for a date with this woman, and Tillis is willing to go to great lengths to make sure he's on time. However, upon arriving at her doorstep, he realizes that she's no longer there, causing him great disappointment. The chorus repeats the theme of his surprise at this woman's individuality while simultaneously expressing his love for her.
The third verse delves into the complexities of their relationship. The woman tells him sweet nothings that she doesn't mean, leading him to live in a state of confusion and uncertainty. He's compelled to do things he doesn't want to do, and his friends take notice, questioning what's happening to him. Despite all the complications, Tillis continues to profess his love for her, reiterating that he's never met anyone like her before.
Overall, "I Ain't Never" is a song about infatuation, love, and the surprises that come with encountering someone new. It's a relatable theme that many people have experienced, where you meet someone who is unique and captivating, but their behavior can be confusing, leading to a sense of uncertainty. Tillis's song captures all of these emotions and feelings through its catchy lyrics and upbeat melody.
Line by Line Meaning
Well, I ain't never, I ain't never
I have never before experienced what I am currently experiencing
Seen nobody like you, no, no, no
I have never come across anyone like you
Never have I ever seen nobody like you
Until I met you, I had never seen anyone quite like you
Lord, you call me up and say, "Meet me at nine"
You called me on the phone and asked me to meet you at nine o'clock
I have to hurry, hurry, but I'm there on time
I am rushing, but I manage to arrive on time
I walk right up and I knock on your door
I walk straight to your door and knock on it
The landlord says, "She ain't a here no more"
The landlord informs me that you are not there anymore
Well, you tell me sweet things that you don't mean
You say kind words to me, but you do not actually mean them
You've got me living in a haunted dream
I feel like I am living in a nightmare because of the way you treat me
You make me do things I don't wanna do
You force me to do things that I do not want to do
My friends ask me, "Tillis, what's wrong with you?"
My friends are concerned about my wellbeing and question why I allow you to treat me poorly
Love you just the same, I love you just the same
Despite your behavior, I still love you just as much as before
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Mel Tillis, Webb Pierce
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Stu Young
Definitely one of the greatest country singers of all time!
joe dirt
We lost Mel,today. Very sad to be losing so many of the elder statesmen of country music. RIP Mel.
missymitekite
R.I.P. Mel Tillis. Great singer and writer. Thank you for a lifetime of memories. 🙏🏻🎶💔
Dorla Castro
I always smile when I listen to this song.
EricEbac22
What people don't know is that while Webb took the song to #2 on the Hot Country Singles Chart, he also charted in the Hot 100, eventually peaking at #26; meanwhile, Mel Tillis' re-record (1972) was restricted to country airplay only.
Gary Kerns
Another thing. Webb Pierce and Mel Tillis were born on August 8, Mr. Pierce in 1921, Mr. Tillis in 1932. Both were born on Monday. Guess that's two things.
Paul Brown
Kick Ass. This song is so damn good 'till I don't know if there has ever been a bad version. A true classic, solid country Gold.
Joseph Ferg
One of his best hits
Loraine Lambert
Hi! April 2023 & I'm still listening to Mel & his buddies. Now this is music!!!👏👏💕💕🥰🥰🖼️
Joseph Ferg
Yes his songs were true classic country music 🎶.