I Ain't Got Nobody
Bill Coleman and His Orchestra Lyrics
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Tell me to save my tears
Well I'm so mad about him
I can't live without him
Never treats me sweet and gentle
The way he should
I've got it bad
My poor heart is so sentimental
Not made of wood
I've got it so bad
And that ain't good
But when the fish are jumpin'
And Friday rolls around
My man an' I, we gin some
We pray some, and sin some
He don't love me like I love him
The way he should
I've got it bad
And that ain't good
Yes I've got it bad
And that ain't good
The song "I Ain't Got Nobody" by Bill Coleman and His Orchestra is a melancholic and lonely song that expresses the emotions of a person who feels abandoned and neglected. The opening verse, "I ain't got nobody, nobody cares for me," reveals the singer's feeling of isolation and lack of belonging. The repetition of the phrase emphasizes the depth of their disappointment and sadness. The singer hopes that someone will come along and show them some kindness and affection, "Won't somebody take a chance with me."
The singer promises to sing "sweet love songs" if someone will come and be their "sweet baby, mine." The song has an underlying yearning for connection and companionship. The repetition of the phrase "I ain't got nobody" throughout the song serves as a poignant reminder of the singer's loneliness.
Line by Line Meaning
Now I, ain't got nobody, nobody cares for me
At this moment, I have no companions or loved ones who show concern for my well-being
And I'm so sad and lonely
This makes me deeply unhappy and isolated
Won't somebody take a chance with me
Would someone be willing to give me a possibility of connection or relationship?
I'll sing sweet love songs, honey, all the time
I can express my affection by constantly singing tender, romantic songs, dear one
If you'll come and be my sweet baby, mine
If you consent to being my beloved partner, then I will be very grateful and affectionate towards you
I ain't got nobody, nobody cares for me
I still have no companions or loved ones who show concern for my well-being
I ain't got nobody, nobody much
I don't have many companions or loved ones who show concern for my well-being
I'm so sad and lonely, because I'm homely
These feelings of being unhappy and isolated are due to my unattractive appearance
Won't somebody take a chance with me
Would someone be willing to give me a possibility of connection or relationship?
I'll sing sweet love songs, honey, all of the time
I can express my affection by constantly singing tender, romantic songs, dear one
If you'll come and be my sweet baby, mine
If you consent to being my beloved partner, then I will be very grateful and affectionate towards you
I ain't got nobody, nobody cares for me
I still have no companions or loved ones who show concern for my well-being
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Written by: Duke Ellington, Paul Francis Webster
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