Nobody
Cash Johnny Lyrics
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And I'm full of nothin' but pain
Who soothes my thumpin', bumpin' brain?
Nobody
When winter-time comes with its snow and sleet
And me with hunger and cold feet
Who says, "Here's two bits, go and eat?"
Oh, well I ain't never done nothin' to nobody
I ain't never got nothin' from from nobody, no time
And until I get somethin' from somebody, sometime
I don't intend to do nothin' for nobody, no time
When summer-time comes all warm and clear
And my friends see me drawin' near
Who says, "Come on in, and have a beer?"
Nobody
Well, one time when things was lookin' bright
I started to whittle it on a stick one night
Who said, "Hey! That's dynamite!"
Nobody
I ain't ever done nothin' to nobody
I ain't ever got nothin' from nobody, no time
And until I get somethin' from somebody, sometime
I don't intend to do nothin' for nobody, no time
I ain't ever done nothin' to nobody
I ain't ever got nothin' from nobody, no time
And until I get somethin' from somebody, sometime
I don't intend to do nothin' for nobody, no time
The song "Nobody" by Cash Johnny explores the idea of loneliness and the feeling of not having anyone to turn to. The lyrics express the singer's feelings of pain, hunger, and cold, with no one to soothe, pity or offer help. The song touches on the idea of moral obligation and the question of whether we owe anything to anyone. The line "Oh, well I ain't never done nothin' to nobody, I ain't never got nothin' from nobody, no time" suggests that the singer may feel disconnected from society and people in general. This feeling of isolation is highlighted by the repetition of the phrase "nobody" throughout the song.
The refrain "And until I get somethin' from somebody, sometime, I don't intend to do nothin' for nobody, no time" is a powerful statement that conveys the singer's sense of despair and disillusionment. It suggests that the singer has given up on the idea of reciprocity and that he is unwilling to help others until someone helps him. The song is a powerful commentary on the human condition and the complexities of social relationships. It suggests that loneliness and isolation are universal experiences that we all share, and that the search for connection and meaning is a fundamental aspect of the human experience.
Line by Line Meaning
When life seems full of clouds and rain
During tough times when my life appears dark and gloomy
And I'm full of nothin' but pain
When I feel hurt and miserable from my struggles
Who soothes my thumpin', bumpin' brain?
Who can comfort the constant chaos in my mind?
Nobody
No one is there to help me during my hardships
When winter-time comes with its snow and sleet
During the harsh winter seasons with its snow and icy rains
And me with hunger and cold feet
When I am starving and shivering from the cold weather
Who says, 'Here's two bits, go and eat?'
Who will give me money to buy food?
Nobody
No one cares enough to help me during my struggles
Oh, well I ain't never done nothin' to nobody
I have not harmed anyone in my life
I ain't never got nothin' from nobody, no time
No one has ever given me a helping hand
And until I get somethin' from somebody, sometime
Unless someone helps me out in the future
I don't intend to do nothin' for nobody, no time
I will not offer my aid to anyone, ever
When summer-time comes all warm and clear
During the hot, sunny summertime
And my friends see me drawin' near
When my friends notice me approaching them
Who says, 'Come on in, and have a beer?'
Who offers me a drink and a good time?
Nobody
My friends do not offer any help or kindness
Well, one time when things was lookin' bright
During a period of optimism in my life
I started to whittle it on a stick one night
I begin to carve something on a stick
Who said, 'Hey! That's dynamite!'
Who praises my work and inspires me to do more?
Nobody
No one acknowledges or admires my creative efforts
I ain't ever done nothin' to nobody
I have never intentionally hurt anyone in my life
I ain't ever got nothin' from nobody, no time
No one has ever given me anything, ever
And until I get somethin' from somebody, sometime
Unless someone decides to help me out soon
I don't intend to do nothin' for nobody, no time
I refuse to lend a hand to anyone in need
Lyrics © CARLIN AMERICA INC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: ALEX ROGERS, BERT WILLIAMS
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V Man
When life seems full of clouds and rain
And I'm full of nothin' but pain
Who soothes my thumpin', bumpin' brain?
Nobody
When winter-time comes with its snow and sleet
And me with hunger and cold feet
Who says, "Here's two bits, go and eat?"
Nobody
Oh, well I ain't never done nothin' to nobody
I ain't never got nothin' from from nobody, no time
And until I get somethin' from somebody, sometime
I don't intend to do nothin' for nobody, no time
When summer-time comes all warm and clearÂ
And my friends see me drawin' near
Who says, "Come on in, and have a beer?"
Nobody
Well, one time when things was lookin' bright
I started to whittle it on a stick one night
Who said, "Hey! That's dynamite!"
Nobody
I ain't ever done nothin' to nobody
I ain't ever got nothin' from nobody, no time
And until I get somethin' from somebody, sometime
I don't intend to do nothin' for nobody, no time
I ain't ever done nothin' to nobody
I ain't ever got nothin' from nobody, no time
And until I get somethin' from somebody, sometime
I don't intend to do nothin' for nobody, no time
V Man
When life seems full of clouds and rain
And I'm full of nothin' but pain
Who soothes my thumpin', bumpin' brain?
Nobody
When winter-time comes with its snow and sleet
And me with hunger and cold feet
Who says, "Here's two bits, go and eat?"
Nobody
Oh, well I ain't never done nothin' to nobody
I ain't never got nothin' from from nobody, no time
And until I get somethin' from somebody, sometime
I don't intend to do nothin' for nobody, no time
When summer-time comes all warm and clearÂ
And my friends see me drawin' near
Who says, "Come on in, and have a beer?"
Nobody
Well, one time when things was lookin' bright
I started to whittle it on a stick one night
Who said, "Hey! That's dynamite!"
Nobody
I ain't ever done nothin' to nobody
I ain't ever got nothin' from nobody, no time
And until I get somethin' from somebody, sometime
I don't intend to do nothin' for nobody, no time
I ain't ever done nothin' to nobody
I ain't ever got nothin' from nobody, no time
And until I get somethin' from somebody, sometime
I don't intend to do nothin' for nobody, no time
DudleyDude
The way he says nobody at 1:55 is so heartbreaking
basura music 🔥🔥
I'm suprised I haven't found this one sooner. Good one johnny. Its hurts to say it but ive been rejected by my own family. All because I'm depressed and autistic. I guess I'm just so weird I bring everyone else down with me.
Vlad Tudor
I don t know you but usually people thinking they bring everybody down are the ones doing the exact oppoaite. Keep your head up man, thinking of those around you like that only means you re a kind soul
Casey Aston
THANKS MR CASH FOR ALL YOUR SONGS I CAN RELATE TO, WHAT A GREAT HELP YOU ARE, YOUR SPIRIT IS HERE FOREVER
Jamvihar432
I love you very much Johnny Cash
Sue Reality
Every time I play this song in my guitar I feel like I'm lonely soul sharing it with another lonely soul. Do you understand me?
Vinyl Diary666
Life is such a lonely ride
Michael Purvis
It can be desperately lonely, in a way that can crush and destroy people. Obviously, not everyone makes it. But I think the suffering has a purpose, in the sense that if we let ourselves be cooked, or crushed, there's something that can be revealed from very deep inside, that can't ever be defeated. Some people call that God. But it has to be something like that, because it's the infinite place from which all the love and all the beauty and all the truth come.
We are being tenderized, hit with hammers. The reason is to awaken in us the nostalgia for where we came from. This infinite unquenchable longing for God is the cure for all the pain... But to get to it, each of us has to open our wounds all the way. And no one wants to do that. That's what I take to be the meaning of this song.
Shawn Hambler
Solitude is a gift enjoy the ride