Nothing Without You
D.J. Official Lyrics


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I wanna be with you, gotta be with you, need to be with you
(Oh, oh, oh, oh)
I wanna be with you, gotta be with you, need to be with you
(Oh, oh, oh, oh)
Oh (oh, oh, oh, oh) oh

Chemistry was crazy from the get-go
Neither one of us knew why
We didn't build nothing overnight
'Cause a love like this takes some time
People swore it off as a phase
Said we can't see that
Now from top to bottom
They see that we did that (yes)
It's so true that (yes)
We've been through it (yes)
We got real shit (yes)
See baby we been

Too strong for too long (and I can't be without you baby)
And I'll be waiting up until you get home (cuz I can't sleep without you baby)
Anybody who's ever loved, ya know just what I feel
Too hard to fake it, nothing can replace it
Call the radio if you just can't be without your baby

I got a question for ya
See I already know the answer
But still I wanna ask you
Would you lie? (no)
Make me cry? (no)
Do somethin' behind my back and then try to cover it up?
Well, neither would I, baby
My love is only your love (yes)
I'll be faithful (yes)
I'm for real (yes)
And with us you'll always know the deal
We've been

Too strong for too long (and I can't be without you baby)
And I'll be waiting up until you get home ('cause I can't sleep without you baby)
Anybody who's ever loved, ya know just what I feel
Too hard to fake it, nothing can replace it
Call the radio if you just can't be without your baby

See this is real talk
I'm always stay (no matter what)
Good or bad (thick and thin)
Right or wrong (all day everyday)
Now if you're down on love or don't believe
This ain't for you (no, this ain't for you)
And if you got it deep in your heart
And deep down you know that it's true (come on, come on, come on)
Well, let me see you put your hands up (hands up)
Fellas tell your lady she's the one (fellas tell your lady she's the one, oh)
Put your hands up (hands up)
Ladies let him know he's got your love
Look him right in his eyes and tell him
We've been

Too strong for too long (and I can't be without you baby)
And I'll be waiting up until you get home ('cause I can't sleep without you baby)
Anybody who's ever loved, ya know just what I feel
Too hard to fake it, nothing can replace it
Call the radio if you just can't be without your baby

Hey oh
Hey oh

I wanna be with you, gotta be with you, need to be with you
I wanna be with you, gotta be with you, need to be with you
I wanna be with you, gotta be with you, need to be with you




I wanna be with you, gotta be with you, need to be with you
I wanna be with you, gotta be with you, need to be with you

Overall Meaning

In DJ Official's song "Nothing Without You," the lyrics express the deep commitment and love between two people who have been together for a while. The song speaks about a love that has been built over time and has grown strong to withstand any challenges that come their way. The chemistry between them was crazy from the beginning, but they took their time to build a strong connection. Despite people's skepticism, they have proved their love and demonstrated that it is real.


The chorus repeats the line "too strong for too long" emphasizing the resilience of their relationship. The singer cannot be without his partner and will wait up for them until they come home. The second verse poses a question asking if his partner would lie, make him cry, or do something behind his back, but the response is a resounding "no." The love they share is faithful and genuine, and they are always honest with each other.


Overall, "Nothing Without You" is a testament to true love and the deep connection that can exist between two people. The song's lyrics convey the idea that true love endures and survives all obstacles, and it takes time and effort to build something strong and real.


Line by Line Meaning

I wanna be with you, gotta be with you, need to be with you
The singer desires to be with their significant other, feels the need to be with them.


Chemistry was crazy from the get-go
The connection between the couple was strong from the beginning.


Neither one of us knew why
The couple didn't know what exactly caused their strong connection.


We didn't build nothing overnight
Their love didn't develop rapidly.


Cause a love like this takes some time
The type of love the couple shares requires time to grow.


People swore it off as a phase
Others believed the couple's relationship was merely a temporary stage.


Said we can't see that
The people around the couple didn't understand their connection.


Now from top to bottom
Now everyone can see the depth of their relationship.


They see that we did that (yes)
The couple has proven everyone wrong about their relationship.


It's so true that (yes)
The truth is undeniable.


We've been through it (yes)
The couple has weathered challenges together.


We got real shit (yes)
The couple has faced real-life situations together.


See baby we been
The couple has proven their love.


Too strong for too long (and I can't be without you baby)
The couple's love is incredibly strong and fulfilling.


And I'll be waiting up until you get home (cuz I can't sleep without you baby)
The singer can't bear to be without their significant other.


Anybody who's ever loved, ya know just what I feel
Anyone who has deeply loved someone can relate to the artist's feelings.


Too hard to fake it, nothing can replace it
The love the couple shares is authentic and cannot be replicated.


Call the radio if you just can't be without your baby
The singer suggests calling the radio station to request a song for their significant other when they cannot be together.


I got a question for ya
The singer wants to ask their significant other a question.


See I already know the answer
The artist is aware of the answer to their question.


But still I wanna ask you
The artist wants to hear their significant other confirm their answer.


Would you lie? (no)
The artist wants to confirm that their significant other is honest and trustworthy.


Make me cry? (no)
The singer wants to ensure that their significant other won't intentionally hurt them emotionally.


Do somethin' behind my back and then try to cover it up?
The artist wants to ensure that their significant other will be honest about their actions and motivations.


Well, neither would I, baby
The singer feels similarly about their own commitment to honesty.


My love is only your love (yes)
The singer's love is solely for their significant other.


I'll be faithful (yes)
The singer promises to be loyal to their significant other.


I'm for real (yes)
The artist's commitment is genuine.


And with us you'll always know the deal
Their significant other can always trust the artist to be transparent and honest.


See this is real talk
The singer is speaking genuinely.


I'm always stay (no matter what)
The singer will continue to love and support their significant other no matter the circumstances.


Good or bad (thick and thin)
The artist will support their significant other through both good and bad times.


Right or wrong (all day everyday)
The artist will always stand by their significant other's side, even when they make mistakes.


Now if you're down on love or don't believe
The artist acknowledges that not everyone feels the same about love.


This ain't for you (no, this ain't for you)
If the listener is not receptive to the message, this song is not for them.


And if you got it deep in your heart
If the listener feels the same way as the artist about love.


And deep down you know that it's true (come on, come on, come on)
The singer is encouraging the listener to acknowledge their love and embrace it.


Well, let me see you put your hands up (hands up)
The singer is encouraging the listener to celebrate their love.


Fellas tell your lady she's the one (fellas tell your lady she's the one, oh)
The singer is suggesting that men express their love to their significant other.


Put your hands up (hands up)
The artist encourages the listener to express their joy and happiness.


Ladies let him know he's got your love
The artist suggests women express their love to their significant other.


Look him right in his eyes and tell him
The singer encourages the listener to express their love in a direct and heartfelt way.


Hey oh


Hey oh


I wanna be with you, gotta be with you, need to be with you
The artist desires to be with their significant other, feels the need to be with them.


I wanna be with you, gotta be with you, need to be with you
The artist desires to be with their significant other, feels the need to be with them.


I wanna be with you, gotta be with you, need to be with you
The singer desires to be with their significant other, feels the need to be with them.


I wanna be with you, gotta be with you, need to be with you
The artist desires to be with their significant other, feels the need to be with them.


I wanna be with you, gotta be with you, need to be with you
The singer desires to be with their significant other, feels the need to be with them.




Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Bryan Michael Cox, Mary J. Blige, Johnta M. Austin, Jason Lamont Perry, Bryan Michael Paul Cox

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