Ain'T Got You
Antony Costa/Blue/Duncan James/Lee Ryan/Simon Webbe Lyrics
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Blue - what - Blue - what
If you think I got it all,
By the way that I'm living,
Fast money on a roll,
Then I think you be mistaken.
Got more that I'm needing,
It's not like that at all,
You don't have to believe me.
If I'm not what you're looking for,
Please tell me and I will go,
I'm not gonna waste your time,
Please tell me if you want to be mine.
[Chorus]
Got a shelf full of books so?
Got a room full of clothes so?
Got a house that I stay so?
I ain´t got you.
Got a box full of shoes so?
Got a brand new phone so?
Got the studio booked so?
I ain´t got you.
Now you know what I'm about,
And the streets that I come from,
Unreasonable doubt,
Don't tell me that you have none.
On top of the world,
Like nothing's missing,
Never thought I need a girl,
But then I found myself wishing,
If I'm not what your looking for,
Please tell me and I will go,
I'm not gonna waste your time,
Please tell me if you want to be mine.
[Chorus]
I say Blue - You say what
Blue - what - Blue - what.
I try every single day too,
Get by every night I pray too,
Survive everything I say and do.
[Chorus]
I say Blue You say what
Blue what Blue what.
The song "Ain't Got You" by Blue is an honest and vulnerable reflection on material wealth and the ultimate realization of the importance of emotional connections. The song begins by acknowledging that the fast money and apparent success do not equate to having it all. The lyrics suggest that despite the luxurious lifestyle, the singer feels like something is missing and yearns for true love.
The chorus highlights this by pointing out that even though he has all kinds of possessions, they ultimately mean nothing without the object of his desire. The second verse conveys the message that the singer is aware that people may have doubts about his motives, but he genuinely wants to find love. He acknowledges that while he may have attained success in his career, he is not complete without an emotional and romantic connection.
The chorus is repeated to emphasize the theme of the song, with the added layer of the singer's daily struggles and prayers for survival. Overall, "Ain't Got You" is a heartfelt ballad about the value of love and meaningful connections, despite the fleeting thrill of material possessions.
Line by Line Meaning
I say Blue - you say what
Introduction to the song with a repetition of the name Blue and asking for acknowledgment
Blue - what - Blue - what
Reiteration of the introduction, asking for the listener's involvement
If you think I got it all,
If you assume I have everything
By the way that I'm living,
Based on my lifestyle
Fast money on a roll,
Earning money quickly
Then I think you be mistaken.
You're not correct
If you think I have enough,
If you think I'm satisfied
Got more that I'm needing,
But I want more than what I have
It's not like that at all,
It's different from your perception
You don't have to believe me.
You don't have to trust me
If I'm not what you're looking for,
If I'm not what you want
Please tell me and I will go,
Let me know and I'll leave
I'm not gonna waste your time,
I don't want to waste your time
Please tell me if you want to be mine.
If you're interested in me, let me know
Got a shelf full of books so?
Is having a lot of books something impressive?
Got a room full of clothes so?
Is having a lot of clothes something worth bragging about?
Got a house that I stay so?
Do I have a house to impress you?
I ain´t got you.
But I can't have you
Got a box full of shoes so?
Is having a lot of shoes that important?
Got a brand new phone so?
Do I need to have the latest phone?
Got the studio booked so?
Is my busy schedule impressive?
I ain´t got you.
But I still don't have the person I desire
Now you know what I'm about,
Now you understand who I am
And the streets that I come from,
My background and upbringing
Unreasonable doubt,
Without a valid reason to doubt me
Don't tell me that you have none.
Don't pretend you're not judging me
On top of the world,
Feeling successful and happy
Like nothing's missing,
Like there's nothing else I need
Never thought I need a girl,
I thought I didn't need a partner
But then I found myself wishing,
But now I want someone special in my life
I'm not gonna waste your time,
I don't want to waste your time
Please tell me if you want to be mine.
Let me know if you're interested in me
[Chorus]
Refrain repeated throughout the song
I try every single day too,
I make an effort every day to
Get by every night I pray too,
I pray every night to get through life
Survive everything I say and do.
To overcome everything I face and all that I do or say
I say Blue You say what
Repeating the beginning of the song
Blue what Blue what.
Asking again for the listener's participation
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: Matthew James Inglis Duncan, Mikkel Storleer Eriksen, Lee Ryan, Simon Soloman Webbe, Antony Daniel Costa, Tor Erik Hermansen, Hallgeir Hallgeir Rustan
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