Nobody but You
Cale J.J Lyrics
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Nobody but you in my thoughts
Nobody but you in my dreams at night
Without you I am lost, without you I am lost
Can't seem to sleep after the sun goes down
Walking the streets is all I do
If you ever look you'll find me hanging 'round
Without you I am lost
The lyrics to J.J. Cale's song "Nobody But You" are about the intense longing and devotion that the singer feels for a particular person. The repetition of the phrase "nobody but you" emphasizes the extent of his infatuation and how this person completely dominates his thoughts and dreams. The opening lines establish that this person is a constant presence in the singer's mind: he cannot even dream of anyone else. This pervasive attachment is further emphasized in the repetition of the phrase "Without you, I am lost," which conveys a sense of desperation and helplessness.
The next set of lines in the song paint a picture of the singer's restlessness and inability to sleep. He appears to be wandering aimlessly through the streets, unable to shake the person from his mind. The phrase "If you ever look you'll find me hanging 'round" suggests that he is hoping to catch a glimpse of this person, even if it is just in passing. The closing lines of the song reiterate the title refrain, ensuring that the message of the song stays with the listener long after it ends.
Overall, "Nobody But You" is a simple yet powerful composition, with lyrics that capture the consuming nature of love and infatuation.
Line by Line Meaning
Nobody but you in my dreams at night
When I dream at night, I can only envision you and no one else but you.
Nobody but you in my thoughts
My thoughts are consumed by you alone, and no other person can take your place.
Nobody but you in my dreams at night
Even when I try to dream of something else, I find myself dreaming of you because you're always on my mind.
Without you I am lost, without you I am lost
The thought of losing you makes me feel aimless and unsure of my path in life, emphasizing how important you are to me.
Can't seem to sleep after the sun goes down
At night, I struggle to fall asleep because my mind is preoccupied with thoughts of you.
Walking the streets is all I do
I am so consumed by thoughts of you that I wander aimlessly, trying to escape my thoughts, but failing.
If you ever look you'll find me hanging 'round
If you ever try to find me, you'll know exactly where to look because I'll always be near you.
Nobody but you, nobody but you
When it comes to the one I love, there is no one else for me except you.
Without you I am lost
My happiness and contentment depend solely on being with you, without you I am directionless.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: JOHN DAVIES CALE, LOU REED
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
The Pete Woods Experience
Great song, this album is underated, JJ Cale the one and only
d R
Yeah man honestly I slept on "Grasshopper" for so long, never listened to it until just this week; past experience had taught me of the many 70s bands and artists that inadvertently fell into a creative slump during the 80s, so I never bothered with any Cale album after 1980's "Shades"... I can't believe what I've been missing, "Grasshopper" has already become one of my all-time favourites, and I'd definitely rank it up there with "Okie", "Naturally" and "Troubadour"!
Mark Weiss
superb
Morris Buttermaker
Gem in the rough
d R
Maaaan, that bassline is just... mmm-MMM! And that guitar tone on the solo beginning at 1:06! GodDAMN!! That's some funky s**t xD
Penny Z Merope
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