Nobody
Billy Ray Cyrus Lyrics


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Nobody came one night in May
No one to love her on that day
Story goes the rest
Is just a shame

There was no mothers open arms
No daddy there to shield her from the harm
Just another face without a name

Nobody wins, nobody gains
Nobody there to keep the baby from the rain
It's so unfair, we all lose
Nobody there to sing a lullaby a love song or the blues
Nobody wins

Years passed and young got old
Things happened, nobody knows
Father Time stole her life away
They found her in an alleyway
A cold night in the month of May
And nobody, shed a tear

Nobody wins, nobody gains
Nobody there to keep the baby from the rain
It's so unfair, we all lose
Nobody there to sing a lullaby a love song or the blues
Nobody wins





Nobody's nobody again

Overall Meaning

The song "Nobody" by Billy Ray Cyrus is a heart-wrenching ballad about a young girl who is abandoned by everyone in her life. The lyrics are a reflection on how society has failed her and how the pain and tragedy continue to haunt her even years later. The song is a poignant reminder that sometimes life can be cruel and unforgiving, and the people we rely on most may not always be there when we need them.


The first verse of the song tells the story of a girl who was left alone and neglected on a fateful night in May. She had nobody to love her or care for her, and the rest of her story is nothing but a tragedy. The second verse talks about how society failed this girl, with no mother's open arms or a father to shield her from harm. The song then takes a dark turn, describing how the girl's life was ultimately stolen away by Father Time, and how she was left abandoned and alone in an alleyway on a cold May night. The final lines of the song "nobody wins, nobody gains, nobody's nobody again" is a chilling reminder of how society has failed to protect the most vulnerable among us.


Line by Line Meaning

Nobody came one night in May
A baby girl was born in May, but no one came to welcome her into the world.


No one to love her on that day
The newborn baby girl was not loved or cared for on the day she was born.


Story goes the rest Is just a shame
The unfortunate circumstances of the baby girl's birth was just the beginning of a tragic story.


There was no mothers open arms
The baby girl did not have the comfort or protection of a mother's embrace from the very beginning of her life.


No daddy there to shield her from the harm
The baby girl did not have a protector or father figure to keep her safe and out of harm's way.


Just another face without a name
The baby girl was born into a world where she did not have an identity or sense of belonging.


Years passed and young got old
As time went on, the baby girl grew up and became a young woman.


Things happened, nobody knows
The circumstances and events that took place in the young woman's life are unknown and left to the imagination.


Father Time stole her life away
The passing of time and aging took a toll on the young woman's life and health.


They found her in an alleyway A cold night in the month of May
The young woman was discovered alone and abandoned in an alleyway on a cold May night.


And nobody, shed a tear
No one mourned or grieved for the life and loss of the young woman who had a difficult and unloved life.


Nobody's nobody again
The young woman's life was filled with neglect, abandonment, and loneliness, making her feel like she was nobody in the world. Now, in death, she is once again nobody.


Nobody wins, nobody gains Nobody there to keep the baby from the rain It's so unfair, we all lose Nobody there to sing a lullaby a love song or the blues Nobody wins
Throughout the tragic story of the baby girl and young woman, no one was there to support or care for her. As a result, no one won or gained anything, and ultimately, everyone lost. There was no one to protect her from the cold, harsh realities of life, and no one to provide her with love, comfort, or solace. In the end, nobody won.




Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Billy Cyrus

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