ain't no way
Beth Hart / Joe Bonamassa Lyrics
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If you won't let me
Ain't no way for me to give you all you need
If you won't let me give all of me
I know that a woman's duty
Is to help and love a man
And that's the way it was planned
Oh but how can I, how can I, how can I
Give you all the things I can
If you're tying both of my hands?
Oh, it ain't no way
(Ain't no way)
It ain't no way
(Ain't no way)
It just ain't no way, baby
(Ain't no way)
Ain't no way, baby
(Ain't no way)
It ain't no way for me to love you
If you won't let me
Stop trying to be someone you're not
How cold and cruel is a man
Who paid too much for what he got?
And if you need me like you say, say you do
Oh then please, please
Please don't you know that I need you?
Oh, it ain't no way
I tell you that it ain't no way
It ain't no way, it ain't no way, baby, no
It just ain't no way
It sure ain't no way
It ain't no way for me to love you
If you won't let me
No way
If you won't let me
Ain't no way
The song "Ain't No Way" by Beth Hart and Joe Bonamassa centers around the idea of unrequited love. The singer expresses frustration in the fact that they cannot love or give their everything to someone who won't let them. The first verse starts with the idea that it's impossible for the singer to love the person they are addressing if they won't let them. The second verse introduces the idea that a woman's role according to society is to love and help a man. However, the singer is unable to give everything they can if they are tied down because the person they are addressing is not reciprocating their love.
The chorus repeats that it is impossible for the singer to love the person they are addressing because they won't let them. The bridge encourages the person to stop pretending to be someone they are not and to acknowledge that they do need the singer. The final chorus repeats the idea that there is no way for the singer to love the person if they won't let them. The song ultimately conveys the sadness and frustration of having strong feelings for someone who is not able or willing to return them.
Line by Line Meaning
Ain't no way for me to love you
I can't love you if you don't let me love you.
If you won't let me
If you don't allow me to.
Ain't no way for me to give you all you need
I cannot give you everything that you need.
If you won't let me give all of me
If you don't let me be fully committed to you.
I know that a woman's duty
I understand that it is a woman's responsibility.
Is to help and love a man
To provide support and show love towards a man.
And that's the way it was planned
It is how it was intended to be.
Oh but how can I, how can I, how can I
But how can I do it?
Give you all the things I can
Give you everything that I have to offer.
If you're tying both of my hands?
If you are limiting my abilities?
Oh, it ain't no way
It is impossible.
(Ain't no way)
It is just not possible.
It ain't no way
It just cannot be done.
(Ain't no way)
It is just not possible.
It just ain't no way, baby
It is simply impossible, my dear.
Ain't no way, baby
It is not possible, my love.
It ain't no way for me to love you
I cannot love you the way things are.
Stop trying to be someone you're not
Stop pretending to be someone you are not.
How cold and cruel is a man
A man can be unfeeling and harsh.
Who paid too much for what he got?
Who had to pay a high price to achieve what he has?
And if you need me like you say, say you do
And if you truly need me as you claim.
Oh then please, please
Then, please.
Please don't you know that I need you?
Don't you know that I also need you?
It sure ain't no way
It is absolutely impossible.
It ain't no way for me to love you
I cannot love you under these circumstances.
If you won't let me
If you do not allow me to.
No way
Absolutely not.
If you won't let me
If you don't give me permission to.
Ain't no way
It just can't be done.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Carolyn Franklin
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@rymbrahmia2232
Ain't no way for me to love you
If you won't let me
Ain't no way for me to give you all you need
If you won't let me give all of me
I know that a woman's duty
Is to help and love a man
And that's the way it was planned
Oh but how can I, how can I, how can I
Give you all the things I can
If you're tying both of my hands?
Oh, it ain't no way
(Ain't no way)
It ain't no way
(Ain't no way)
It just ain't no way, baby
(Ain't no way)
Ain't no way, baby
(Ain't no way)
It ain't no way for me to love you
If you won't let me
Stop trying to be someone you're not
How cold and cruel is a man
Who paid too much for what he got?
And if you need me like you say, say you do
Oh then please, please
Please don't you know that I need you?
Oh, it ain't no way
I tell you that it ain't no way
It ain't no way, it ain't no way, baby, no
It just ain't no way
It sure ain't no way
It ain't no way for me to love you
If you won't let me
No way
If you won't let me
Ain't no way
@livingthroughtheblue
She's the BEST Female Blues artist on the entire Planet!
@bobmoe9221
A masterpiece!
This is the definition of the classic torch song.
The voice, the style, the production, the emotion, simply done but masterfully.
I could listen for days and never tire.
@mizepedreira804
Absolutely a masterpiece. Mize.
@lastrada52
This has taken the blues to whole a new level. This has got to be the most perfect pairing of two musicians in recent memory and the choice of material flawless. That touch of early 60's orchestration -- without imposing itself -- is done with such taste & style it just stirs up emotions. If the Grammys ignore this music they should be dismissed by any serious music fan. If those serious music fans haven't dismissed them already. This is easily a five star album. These two are true artists.
@Mike75065
Beth Hart
One of the greatest, most under-rated female rock singers of ALL time! She is a genius!
@audiophileman7047
No, she's not underrated. You just said that she's great, and it's true. Tell everyone you know. I have.
@bobpress1235
she not really a rock singer my brotha, but we know what you trying to say. This one is definitely a lightning strike!
@nicolereneeclare7724
THX
@dragonheart1947
Quite possibly the best duo around, Awsome, simply awsome
@lerilynnebuck6507
What a much sadder place this world would be if these two had not found each other and then record together . This just reaches into your heart and stays there .