After signing a contract with the Atlantic Records label Lava Records in 1994, his first major-label album, Honor Among Thieves, was issued in 1995. His second album, Misguided Roses, spawned I'll Be, a major single in 1998. Two more albums (Messenger and Far from Over) followed, but at the end of 2001, he split from Lava. In 2003 he released a collection of acoustic versions of songs both old and new called The Austin Sessions via ATC Records, a Nashville-based independent record label (at which McCain was the first artist signed following its creation in 2001). Mid-2004 saw the arrival of his first studio album in three years, entitled Scream & Whisper, which was released on another indie label, DRT Entertainment.
He has released two DVDs to date. The first was through ATC records in late 2002, called Mile Marker: Songs and Stories from the Acoustic Highway, and it consisted of interviews, live performances, and other material. The other was in late 2004, Tinsel & Tap Shoes. It was his first live concert DVD, recorded at The House of Blues in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina.
A new CD was released in April, 2006 titled, Lost in America. Edwin recently signed a contract with Vanguard Records. This album (#8) is said to be a true "rock 'n roll" collection.
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Ain't Nobody
Edwin McCain Lyrics
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Ain't nobody gonna turn me around
Well I've learned my lesson and now I see
Love just ain't the thing for me
Ain't nobody gonna turn me around
Ain't nobody gonna talk sweet talk to me
I'm gonna take my love and put in on the shelf
Ain't gonna give it to nobody else
Ain't nobody who's gonna turn me
Love you've been so doggone mean
You shattered every one of my dreams
You know I can't love nobody else
Yet you left me here all by myself
You turned me around
You turned me around
I learned my lesson and now I see
Love ain't the thing for me
Ain't nobody who's gonna turn me around
The lyrics to Edwin McCain's song Ain't Nobody reflects a heartbroken individual who has reached the decision that they will no longer let anyone turn them around in matters of love. The first two lines of the chorus "Ain't nobody gonna turn me around no more, Ain't nobody gonna turn me around" conveys the singer's newfound resolution. The lyrics of the first verse "Well, I've learned my lesson and now I see, Love just ain't the thing for me, Ain't nobody gonna turn me around" highlights the changes that the individual has undergone as a result of their past experiences with love. The person's past experiences of love has left them emotionally scarred, and they have reached a point where they now perceive love as a painful and bitter experience.
The second verse of the song "Ain't nobody gonna talk sweet talk to me, Ain't nobody gonna tell me how sweet your love can be, I'm gonna take my love and put it on the shelf, Ain't gonna give it to nobody else, Ain't nobody who's gonna turn me" portrays the person's jaded feelings towards love. They express their disillusionment with the idea of love and the actions they priorly took to be with someone. The third and final verse "Love you've been so doggone mean, You shattered every one of my dreams, You know I can't love nobody else, Yet you left me here all by myself, You turned me around" signifies the writer's frustration and anger towards love.
Line by Line Meaning
Ain't nobody gonna turn me around no more
I am no longer going to let anyone lead me astray or influence me negatively.
Ain't nobody gonna turn me around
I am determined not to let anyone change my mind or course of action.
Well I've learned my lesson and now I see
After experiencing heartbreak and disappointment, I have gained wisdom and insight.
Love just ain't the thing for me
I have concluded that romantic love is not for me and I am no longer seeking it.
Ain't nobody gonna talk sweet talk to me
I am no longer susceptible to false promises or flattery.
Ain't nobody gonna tell me how sweet your love can be
I am no longer interested in hearing about the potential sweetness of someone's love.
I'm gonna take my love and put in on the shelf
I am choosing to put my romantic feelings aside and not pursue a relationship.
Ain't gonna give it to nobody else
I am not interested in sharing my love or emotions with anyone else.
Ain't nobody who's gonna turn me
No one has the power to control or sway my feelings or decisions.
Love you've been so doggone mean
Love has been cruel and hurtful to me.
You shattered every one of my dreams
Love has destroyed my hopes and aspirations.
You know I can't love nobody else
Despite my negative experiences with love, I am still unable to move on and love someone else.
Yet you left me here all by myself
Love has abandoned and deserted me, leaving me alone and confused.
You turned me around
Love has caused me to change my direction or feelings.
I learned my lesson and now I see
I have gained valuable knowledge and insight from my negative experiences with love.
Love ain't the thing for me
I have come to the conclusion that romantic love is not suitable or desirable for me.
Ain't nobody who's gonna turn me around
No one has the power or authority to change my mind or actions.
Contributed by Abigail Y. Suggest a correction in the comments below.