Band Members
Dr Robert : vocals, guitar, bass, piano
P.P. Arnold : vocals
Marco Nelson : bass, pedal steel, farfisa
Crispin Taylor : drums and percussion
Tansay Omar : drums and percussion
Robb Appleton : harmonica
Jose Luis Quesada Bravo : saxophone
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Nothing But Love
Dr. Robert & P.P. Arnold Lyrics
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I never had the time to ask you what kind of day you had
For I was too busy to notice that we were drifting apart
Never had time to see just what you meant to me
And now I've got nothing but time
I never had time to tell you, it was nice just having you near
I never had the time to look for some small way to say that I care
Never had time to see just what you meant to me
And now I've got nothing but time
The lyrics of "Nothing But Love" by Dr. Robert & P.P. Arnold poignantly depict the regret of a person who realizes too late that they have been neglectful in a relationship. The singer laments that they were too busy to make time for their loved one and ask them how they were doing. The lyrics suggest the singer might have been preoccupied with their own life, possibly with work or other things, and failed to notice that they and their loved one were drifting apart. The singer now realizes that they have lost the chance to show their loved one how much they care about them. The phrase "never had time to see just what you meant to me" captures the essence of the song's regretful theme and the chorus repeats the line "and now I've got nothing but time", acknowledging the irony that now they have all the time in the world but no one to share it with.
The mood of the song is wistful and reflective, with an underlying sadness at the realization that something precious has been lost forever. The sincerity of the lyrics is intensified by the soulful voices of the singers, who imbue the song with a poignancy that is hard to ignore. The song's simple melody and dreamy rhythm add to its nostalgic feel, evoking a sense of longing for what might have been. Overall, "Nothing But Love" is a moving ballad that speaks to the universal experience of regret in love and relationships.
Line by Line Meaning
I never had time to wonder if you were happy or sad
I was always too busy to consider your emotions and how you were feeling.
I never had the time to ask you what kind of day you had
I was too wrapped up in my own life to inquire about your daily successes and struggles.
For I was too busy to notice that we were drifting apart
I was too preoccupied with other things to recognize that our relationship was slowly falling apart.
Never had time to see just what you meant to me
I was too busy with my own life to truly appreciate your presence and the impact you had on me.
And now I've got nothing but time
Now that you're gone and I have no distractions, I have all the time in the world to reflect on what I've lost.
I never had time to tell you, it was nice just having you near
I never communicated to you how much I enjoyed just being in your company.
I never had the time to look for some small way to say that I care
I never took the effort to express how much you really meant to me.
The time just flew and I didn't see that I was breaking your heart
I lost track of time and didn't realize that my actions were causing you emotional pain.
And now I've got nothing but time
Now that you're gone and I have no distractions, I have all the time in the world to reflect on what I've lost.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: CHARLIE WILLIAMS, JILL JONES
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