What Am I Living For
Clay Hammond & Z. Z. Hill Lyrics
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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,
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
These lyrics are a love song about the deep connection between two people. The singer is questioning the purpose of their life if it is not for the person they are singing to. They cannot imagine living for anyone else and long for the person's touch and affection. The singer sees this person as their soulmate and wants to spend their entire life with them. The repetition of the phrase "nobody else, nobody else will do" emphasizes the exclusivity of their love and how important this person is to the singer.
The lyrics embody the feeling of being in love and how it can consume a person's every thought and desire. It is a classic theme in many love songs, and these lyrics capture that essence perfectly. The song has a slow and soulful melody that compliments the depth of feeling expressed in the lyrics.
Line by Line Meaning
What am I living for if not for you,
My reason to live and exist is solely because of you.
oh nobody else, nobody else will do
No one else in this world can take your place in my life.
What am I longing for each lonely night,
Every night, I yearn for the warmth of your embrace.
To feel your lips to mine, to hold you tight
I crave the softness of your lips and the security of your arms wrapped around me.
You'll be the only girl my whole life through,
In my heart and in my life, you will be the only woman who holds the key.
I want you close to me that's all I know,
To be close to you is all I desire, and nothing else can satisfy this longing.
I want you all the time because darling I love you so
My love for you is unwavering, and I want to be with you constantly.
Darling nobody else, nobody else will do
My love for you is so strong that no one else can ever replace you in my heart.
nobody else, nobody else will do
No one can ever compare to the love that I have for you.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: FRED JACOBSON, ART HARRIS
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