Nothing Without You
Dylan Gardner Lyrics
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But I've found a million times your love has always felt like home
I can't say I'm better off alone
My breath's been held tonight
You've got me somewhere I don't know
And although I've gone away
That somewhere always feels like home
I'll go anywhere you want to
Down the corners of the world
'Cuz I'm nothing without you
There's something about you
And I'm lost without you
You've said a million times the world's just spinning in your head
And you've tried a million times to hang to everything instead
We're barely hanging on a thread
I'd never go away to say that it's the only way
Cause now I'm here to stay
I could have never felt this way
way
I'll go anywhere you want to
Down the corners of the world
'Cuz I'm nothing without you
There's something about you
And I'm lost without you
We'll say anything you want to
You'll never have to turn away
'Cause I'm nothing without you
There's something about you
And I'm lost without you
It's just the start of something that started out of nothing
And all these times I've waited
I've tried to just replace it
With all these other places and all these different faces
But I'll just have to face it
These faces can't erase it
I'll go anywhere you want to
Down the corners of the world
'Cuz I'm nothing without you
There's something about you
And I'm lost without you
We'll say anything we want to
You'll never have to turn away
'Cause I'm nothing without you
There's something about you
And I'm lost without you
The lyrics to Dylan Gardner's song "Nothing Without You" depict a struggle between the desire for independence and the longing for connection with a loved one. The repetition of "I've left a million times to say I'm better off alone, but I've found a million times your love has always felt like home" highlights the internal conflict that the singer is grappling with. They want to assert their independence and leave, but they are constantly drawn back to the safety and familiarity of their partner's love. The chorus, "I'm nothing without you, there's something about you, and I'm lost without you," emphasizes how important this person is to the singer and how they feel incomplete without them.
The second verse shifts the focus to the partner, who also seems to be struggling with the weight of the world on their shoulders. The line "we're barely hanging on a thread" suggests that their relationship is fragile and could fall apart at any moment. But despite the difficulties, the singer is committed to staying and making things work. The bridge underscores the idea that this love is something special and cannot be easily replaced. The repetition of "all these other places and all these different faces" highlights the futility of trying to find something that matches the connection they have with their partner.
Line by Line Meaning
I've left a million times to say I'm better off alone
My breath's been held tonight, you've got me somewhere I don't know, and although I've gone away, that somewhere always feels like home. Can't say I'm better off alone.
But I've found a million times your love has always felt like home
You've got me somewhere I don't know, and although I've gone away, that somewhere always feels like home. Can't say I'm better off alone.
I can't say I'm better off alone
My breath's been held tonight, you've got me somewhere I don't know, and although I've gone away, that somewhere always feels like home. Can't say I'm better off alone.
My breath's been held tonight
I am in a state of anticipation and nervousness.
You've got me somewhere I don't know
Your love has taken me to an unknown place.
And although I've gone away
Even though I have left you before.
That somewhere always feels like home
The feeling of being with you always feels like home.
I'll go anywhere you want to
I will follow you and go anywhere you want to go.
Down the corners of the world
Even if it means traveling to the farthest corners of the world.
'Cuz I'm nothing without you
I am incomplete without you.
There's something about you
There is an intangible quality about you that draws me to you.
And I'm lost without you
Without you, I am aimless and uncertain.
You've said a million times the world's just spinning in your head
You've expressed that your thoughts and emotions are overwhelming.
And you've tried a million times to hang to everything instead
You've attempted to hold on to everything despite feeling overwhelmed.
We're barely hanging on a thread
Our relationship is fragile and we could easily fall apart.
I'd never go away to say that it's the only way
I would not leave you as a solution to our problems.
Cause now I'm here to stay
I am committed to staying with you.
I could have never felt this way
I have never felt this passionately about someone before.
It's just the start of something that started out of nothing
Our relationship began unexpectedly.
And all these times I've waited
I have been anticipating being with you.
I've tried to just replace it
I have attempted to fill the void with other things.
With all these other places and all these different faces
Despite traveling and meeting new people, I cannot find what I have with you.
But I'll just have to face it
I must acknowledge and accept that you are the one for me.
These faces can't erase it
I cannot replace the feelings I have for you with anyone else.
We'll say anything you want to
I am willing to communicate with you whatever it takes to make our relationship work.
You'll never have to turn away
I will always be there for you.
We'll say anything we want to
We can express ourselves freely to each other.
Lyrics © WORDS & MUSIC A DIV OF BIG DEAL MUSIC LLC
Written by: DYLAN MICHAEL GARDNER
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