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What Am I Living For
Billy Fury Lyrics


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What am I living for if not for you,
What am I living for if not for you,
What am I living for if not for you,
oh nobody else, nobody else will do

What am I longing for each lonely night,
To feel your lips to mine, to hold you tight
You'll be the only girl my whole life through,
Oh nobody else, nobody else will do

I want you close to me that's all I know,
I want you all the time because darling I love you so

What am I living for if not for you,
What am I living for if not for you,
What am I living for if not for you,
Baby nobody else, nobody else will do

What am I living for if not for you,
Darling nobody else, nobody else will do
nobody else, nobody else will do

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Billy Fury's song "What Am I Living For?" speak to the overwhelming love and devotion that the singer feels towards a particular person. The repetition of the phrase "What am I living for if not for you" emphasizes just how all-consuming this love is, and how the singer cannot imagine life without this person. The mentions of "lonely nights" and a desire to feel the other person's lips and hold them close indicate a deep longing for intimacy and emotional connection.


The song also implies that this love is unique and irreplaceable - "nobody else, nobody else will do." This person is the only one the singer wants, and he is completely devoted to them. The lyrics suggest that this love is all-encompassing, to the point where the singer might not even know why he's living if not for this person.


Overall, "What Am I Living For?" is a powerful love song that speaks to the intensity of romantic love and the importance of a deep emotional connection with another person.


Line by Line Meaning

What am I living for if not for you,
The reason for my existence is solely because of you,


oh nobody else, nobody else will do
No one else can replace the importance you have in my life,


What am I longing for each lonely night,
Every empty night I yearn for the touch of your lips and your embrace,


To feel your lips to mine, to hold you tight
I long to kiss you and have you close in my arms,


You'll be the only girl my whole life through,
You are the one and only love of my life,


Oh nobody else, nobody else will do
No one else can ever take your place in my heart,


I want you close to me that's all I know,
All I know is that I need you to be near me,


I want you all the time because darling I love you so
My love for you is constant and infinite,


Baby nobody else, nobody else will do
My love, you are the only one who can satisfy my heart,


Darling nobody else, nobody else will do
You are irreplaceable, my love,


nobody else, nobody else will do
You are the one and only for me.




Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: FRED JACOBSON, ART HARRIS

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SpiralBlue Andromeda

How so heartwarming song!
How so very special clip!
Absolutely astounding!
Thank you so very much my dear friend for sharing all this magic with us!

maria mountain824

+SpiralBlue Andromeda Thank you very much(❥ˆ◡ˆ) ღ

Bjay1956

Another awesome song from Billy, just so loving this, excellent upload, John

maria mountain824

+bjay1956 Thank you very much John(❥ˆ◡ˆ) ღ

Maggie Mae

Good song!!! Thank you

maria mountain824

+Maggie Mae Thank you so much Maggie. ௰ḯʂɦḯᾔg γỗʊ ɱʊḉɦ Լḯgɦʈ, ℒ☺ṽℯ, αᾔđ Ӈαρρḯᾒἕʂṧ . maria:-)

Maggie Mae

Billy died young. Such a shame!!!

maria mountain824

+Maggie Mae Yes Maggi, he went too early. His heart was very sick.....

Maggie Mae

Very good, I really enjoyed this song very cute guy..

maria mountain824

+Maggie Mae I'm so glad you enjoyed this beautiful song by Billy:)

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