If I Ain't Got You
Darius Eric Lyrics
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Some people live just for the fame
Some people live for the power
Some people live just to play the game
Some people think that the physical things define what's within
And I have been there before, and that life's a bore
So full of the superficial
Some people want it all
But I don't want nothing at all
If it ain't you baby
If I ain't got you baby
Some people want diamond rings
Some just want everything
But everything means nothing
If I ain't got you
Some people search for a fountain
That promises forever young
Some people need three dozen roses
And that's the only way to prove you love them
Hand me the world on a silver platter
And what good would it be
With no one to share, with no one who truly cares for me
Some people want it all
But I don't want nothing at all
If it ain't you baby
If I ain't got you baby
Some people want diamond rings
Some just want everything
But everything means nothing
If I ain't got you
Some people want it all
But I don't want nothing at all
If it ain't you baby
If I ain't got you baby
Some people want diamond rings
Some just want everything
But everything means nothing
If I ain't got you
If I ain't got you with me baby
Nothing in this whole wide world don't mean a thing
If I ain't got you with me baby
In Darius Eric's song "If I Ain't Got You", the lyrics speak to the idea that material possessions and worldly success pale in comparison to the value of love and human connection. The first verse addresses the different ways that people seek happiness: some want fortune, fame or power, while others play the game of life just for the sake of it. The singer acknowledges that he has been swayed by the lure of superficial things in the past, but has since realized that they offer little fulfillment.
The chorus emphasizes the central message of the song: that nothing else matters if he doesn't have the love of his partner. He declares that he doesn't want anything else in life if it means he must sacrifice this love. While some people might crave diamond rings, or other extravagant gestures of love, the singer insists that these things mean nothing if he doesn't have the essential connection with his partner.
The second verse echoes this sentiment, as the singer says that being handed the world on a silver platter would be worthless if he didn't have someone he loved to share it with. The bridge repeats the chorus, further emphasizing the idea that the singer's partner is the only thing that truly matters to him.
Overall, the song emphasizes the importance of love and the idea that material possessions, status, and wealth mean nothing compared to the value of human connection. This message is relatable and resonant for many listeners, as it emphasizes the importance of prioritizing relationships over material things.
Line by Line Meaning
Some people live for the fortune
There are those who live for wealth and material success
Some people live just for the fame
Some desire fame above all else
Some people live for the power
There are those who seek power and control
Some people live just to play the game
Some are driven by a desire to compete and win
Some people think that the physical things define what's within
Some believe that material possessions reflect one's character or worth
And I have been there before, and that life's a bore
The singer has experienced this mindset and found it unfulfilling
So full of the superficial
This way of life is shallow and lacking in depth or meaning
Some people want it all
Some people desire everything they can get
But I don't want nothing at all
The singer does not want anything besides his loved one
If it ain't you baby
The singer's loved one is the most important thing to him
If I ain't got you baby
The singer's happiness is dependent on his loved one
Some people want diamond rings
Some people desire expensive symbols of love and commitment
Some just want everything
Some are never satisfied and always want more
But everything means nothing
Material success is meaningless without love and companionship
If I ain't got you
The most important thing to the singer is his loved one's companionship
Some people search for a fountain
Some people seek eternal youth or immortality
That promises forever young
These individuals want to remain young and vibrant forever
Some people need three dozen roses
Some people desire grand and romantic gestures to feel loved
And that's the only way to prove you love them
They believe that such gestures are the only way to confirm love
Hand me the world on a silver platter
Even if the world was handed to the singer with ease, it would be meaningless without his loved one
And what good would it be
Without his loved one, obtaining everything would be pointless
With no one to share, with no one who truly cares for me
Without his loved one, the singer would be alone and unloved
If I ain't got you with me baby
The singer's happiness and fulfillment relies solely on his loved one
Nothing in this whole wide world don't mean a thing
Without his loved one, nothing else in the world has any value
If I ain't got you with me baby
The singer's loved one is the most important thing in his life
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: Alicia Augello-Cook
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